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Friday, September 25, 2009

Saints notch first victory

Southern Wayne didn't let this one slip away. The Saints shook off a third-set loss and rebounded for a 25-20, 27-25, 20-25, 25-12 victory over Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference volleyball rival Eastern Wayne on Thursday evening. Southern Wayne trailed 18-14...

Reynell hire is good for Cougars

Watching a pair of boys' basketball coaches walk away after just one season left Goldsboro High School needing someone not only committed to winning basketball games, but a person its players could trust. Four months later, Patrick Reynell is that...

Quail Unlimited banquet tonight at Lane Tree GC

The Quail Point Chapter of Quail Unlimited will host its annual fundraising banquet tonight at Lane Tree Golf Club. The banquet is the conservation group's largest fundraiser and has steadily grown since the program's inception. Quail Unlimited's local chapters...

New decoys add fun to duck hunting

Whenever I've gone weeks without sleep, arising well before dawn to pursue web-footed fowl, I remind myself that hunting is a passion for myself and others like me, as well as my job. The best way to keep alert during...

More visitors hitting state parks

SEVEN SPRINGS -- With a struggling economy gripping North Carolina, it seems like everyone is looking for an inexpensive way to entertain themselves. Camping has become a popular activity and state parks are noticing an increase in visitors, including Cliffs...

League rivals square off to help research

CALYPSO -- Locked in a defensive mode during first-half play on the Carolina 1-A Conference volleyball scene, Rosewood switched its tactics Tuesday afternoon. Senior middle hitter Taylor Johnson pounded out 24 kills as the Eagles fended off North Duplin 25-21,...

Local Preps Digest

PRINCETON -- Erin Schultze handed out 17 assists and Princeton defeated Carolina 1-A Conference opponent Ayden-Grifton 26-24, 25-21, 25-8 on Thursday afternoon. Rebecca Harlan tallied seven kills and six service aces for the Bulldogs. Hannah Wood supplied six kills,...