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Tarboro state MVP Kamerin McDowell Moore signs to play football at Elon

Kamerin McDowell Moore fought back tears as he thanked everyone who helped him earn the chance to sign and play football at Elon, capping a standout career at T

Northside Jacksonville earns first playoff win in eight years

Northside Jacksonville celebrated its first home playoff game in eight years with a long-awaited postseason victory.The Monarchs defeated Western Alamance 68-49

Billy Woodward gifted surprise retirement honor for 45 years as "Voice of the Stallions"

When Billy Woodward began broadcasting for Southwest Onslow in 1981, did he ever think it would last a near half century?Absolutely not, I had no idea it would

Grady Lenahan ignites offensive outburst by ECU, Pirates hand #10 UNC first loss 10-3

DURHAM, N.C. -- A day after getting run-ruled at home in Greenville 10-0 to #10 UNC, ECU responded in a huge way with a 10-3 win in game two. The Pirates and Ta

ECU-UNC end game three in rare tie, weather forces game to stop in 6th, 1-1-1 series

East Carolina’s weekend series against North Carolina ended in an unusual 1-1-1 split after a rain delay forced Sunday’s rubber match to be called a tie.The Pir

East Carteret boys, Pamlico girls move to coastal plains conference tournament champion

Eastern North Carolina basketball teams continued postseason play this week, with East Carteret and Pamlico advancing in conference tournament action.East Carte

ECU hammers two home runs in strong offensive showing vs NIU, win 11-5

East Carolina’s baseball team earned a midweek win after a slow start to the season, while the softball team continued its early momentum. Meanwhile, a career p

Hurricanes extend goalie Brandon Bussi; busy week ahead in Carolina sports

Carolina Hurricanes fans will have to wait a little longer to see their team back on the ice, but the franchise made headlines during the NHL’s three-week Olymp

ENC baseball players report for spring training; North Lenoir names new football coach

Spring training is underway across Major League Baseball, and Eastern North Carolina is represented on fields from Florida to Arizona.Former J.H. Rose and ECU s

Tyler Reddick wins 1st Daytona 500, team owner Michael Jordan shares in celebration

The Daytona 500 delivered a packed grandstand, a massive purse and a chaotic finish as NASCAR’s biggest race helped kick off the season.The 86th running of the

Pirates drop back to back season openers, Xavier steals game one 4-3

Opening Day brought both excitement and early setbacks for college baseball teams across North Carolina.East Carolina dropped its season opener 4–3 to Xavier at

ECU's Board of Trustees approve a restructured contract for Harrell

East Carolina University’s Board of Trustees approved a restructured contract Friday for head football coach Blake Harrell, according to ECU Athletics.Harrell h

Southwest Onslow rallies past Clinton 53-49 for third straight win, honor Billy Woodward

With the high school basketball playoffs just two weeks away, teams across Eastern North Carolina are fighting to build momentum before conference tournaments b

Neely McMannen seven points shy of 1,000, Croatan still dominates Dixon

Look just making the basketball team in high school is an impressive accomplishment that not everyone has the chance to say they made it and played all 4 years

West Craven QB D.J. Davis signs with Johnson C. Smith, plans switch to safety

Several high school and professional athletes from eastern North Carolina made headlines this week as winter weather delayed signing ceremonies and postseason p

Pamlico County to forfeit final four boys varsity basketball games

Pamlico County Schools has confirmed that the Pamlico County boys varsity basketball team will forfeit its final four games of the season following an incident

Goldsboro’s Jarran Reed headlines Carolina connections in Super Bowl 60 victory

Goldsboro native Jarran Reed and former Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold are Super Bowl champions after Seattle’s 29-13 win in Super Bowl 60. Reed, who

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Grantsboro social media influencer Clayton Rice faces criminal charges in two counties

A Grantsboro man known to hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok for his custom woodworking is now facing multiple criminal charges in eastern North Carol

Lawsuit alleges Pitt County sheriff allowed mentally ill detainee to be filmed for TV show

A 26-year-old woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Pitt County Sheriff Paula Dance, alleging she was unconstitutionally filmed during psychiatric crises whil

ENC leaders respond as U.S., Israel launch major strikes on Iran

Leaders across Eastern North Carolina are beginning to respond after the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran early Saturday.P

Duplin County woman charged in Lenoir County firearm theft investigation

A Duplin County woman has been arrested in connection with the theft of multiple firearms from a Lenoir County home, according to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Of

Two charged with fentanyl trafficking after traffic stop with child in vehicle

Two people are facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop by the Neuse River Narcotics Task Force led to the discovery of fentanyl and cocaine in a veh

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March to the Military Bowl: ECU vs. Pitt

Javonte Williams plays big role in Cowboys comeback win, Brandon Ingram passes 10K points

ECU fans storm field after Pirates rally late to beat Memphis 31-27 on Senior Day

Javonte Williams scores two touchdowns in Cowboys debut despite loss to Eagles

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Seahawks avenge 2015 loss to Patriots, win 2nd Super Bowl in defensive dominance

The Seattle Seahawks claimed their second Lombardi Trophy with a commanding 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. The game, held at Levi

Seth Trimble stuns 4th-ranked Duke with game-winning buzzer beater three-pointer

In a game that exceeded expectations, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels triumphed over the Duke Blue Devils with a dramatic buzzer-beater, winnin

Bertie evens regular season rivalry, gets 55-50 redemption win

High school basketball still not back to full swing Friday night with tons of squads still recovering from the snow in their area but a few teams laced back up

Daniel Griffee shows East Carteret athletes there’s sNOw excuse for not practicing

With school out and high school sports postponed to different dates from the weather most athletes and coaches are taking this time to rest stay inside and p

Duke, UNC set for Saturday showdown as rivalry renews in Chapel Hill

One of college basketball’s most recognizable rivalries returns to the spotlight Saturday night as Duke and North Carolina meet in Chapel Hill.Duke enters the m

ACC season reaches midpoint as Triangle teams stay in conference race

The ACC men’s basketball regular season has reached its halfway point, with Duke continuing to lead the conference standings.The Blue Devils are 9-0 through the

South Central soars at the garden, beats rival Rose 73-61

Rivlary games are just better more passion more at stake and all the bragging rights on the table. JH Rose and South Central never fail at putting on a show

Farmville Central stays perfect, improve to 19-0

Farmville Central Basketball is a perfect 18–0, but this isnt unfamiliar territory for a Larry Williford Jaguar coached team. In both 2015 and 2018 Farmville w

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Road to Raleigh: ECU vs. NC State, an in-state rivalry with a lasting legacy

Southside football follows up hosting Coastal Plains Media Day with eight team scrimmage

ECU ready for Regionals, MJ Williams signs with Eastern Kentucky

ECU baseball drops second consecutive home series in game three loss to Tulane, 7-2