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Jamar Ellis of Wilson Post 13 slides into third base as the tag of Ahoskie Post 102’s John McCole arrives during a June 10 game in Fleming Stadium. Wilson picked up two nonconference victories over the weekend.
Post 13 sweeps Pitt County Post 39 Showcase
WINTERVILLE — Trailing 10-0 after four innings, the Wilson Post 13 American Legion baseball team soared to a 17-10 comeback victory to ignite it to a pair of conquests in as many outings in the … more
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Joseph Speight, left, and Aaron Bancroft of Backyard Wrestling Club each won weight-class championships at the USA Wrestling Southeast Regional tournament in late May in Wilmington. Bancroft, the NCHSAA 3-A champion for Fike High this past winter, won both Greco-Roman and Freestyle titles at 170 pounds while Speight was the 182-pound Greco-Roman champ and took third in Freestyle.
Speight, Bancroft claim titles at USA Wrestling SE Regional
His dream of winning a state championship eluded Joseph Speight at the North Carolina High School Athletic Association wrestling tournament in February, but the recent Fike High graduate found … more
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Area Calendar, June 15-16
Saturday, June 15American Legion BaseballArea I vs. Area II Challenge (Pitt Community College) — Wilson Post 13 vs. Pleasure Island (S.C.) Post 129, NoonSunday, June 16American Legion … more
Carter Adams of Creech’s Plumbing gets ready to deliver a pitch during Tuesday’s Wilson City Little League championship game against BB&T at Southern Bank Stadium. Adams had the big bat for Creech’s as he went 7 for 7 with 10 RBIs in a semifinal win against EB Sports and the 10-6 victory over BB&T in the final as Creech’s won its fourth overall city championship and first since 2015.
Creech’s regains Wilson City Little League throne
Creech’s Plumbing capped a hectic Tuesday with five runs in the top of the sixth inning to rally past BB&T for a 10-6 victory in the Wilson City Little League championship game at Southern … more
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31st annual NC Wiffle Ball tourney set for July 13-14 in Smithfield
The 31st edition of the North Carolina Wiffle Ball Tournament will return to Smithfield’s Community Park on July 13-14.  The entry fee for the slow-pitch event, which features four-man … more
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Area Calendar, June 12-13
Wednesday, June 12American Legion BaseballWilson Post 13 at Ahoskie Post 102 (Hertford County High), 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13No events scheduled. more
Trey Dail of Wilson Post 13 makes his way to third base during the fourth inning of Monday's game against Ahoskie Post 102 in Fleming Stadium. Dail later scored in the inning en route to a 10-3 Wilson victory, its first of the season.
The ‘W’ finally comes
It wasn’t without its anxious moments on the mound and defensively, but the Wilson Post 13 American Legion baseball team finally has its first victory of 2019. Post 13 starter Trevor Mills … more
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Anthony Atkinson oversees a recent practice for his 16U AAU basketball team, the Anthony Atkinson All-Stars, at Wilson Prep. Atkinson, the former Barton College All-American and current Harlem Globetrotters star, is still highly involved in activities in Wilson, from his annual summer basketball camp to coaching to his dream of building a training and mentoring facility in town.
Still believing in Wilson
The mantra of players, coaches and fans during Barton College’s amazing run to the NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship in 2007 was “We believe.” Twelve years later, … more
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The Padres were the winning team in the first flight of 17th annual North Carolina Baseball Museum Celebrity Golf Tournament on May 22 at Wedgewood Public Golf Course. From left are Ricky Joyner, Jerry Wilder, Jim Coates, Jerry Dellinger and Johnny Grubb. Coates, a pitcher for the New York Yankees in the 1960s, was an honorary member while Grubb actually played for the San Diego Padres for the first five seasons of his 16-year major league career.
Padres quartet wins NC Baseball Museum Celebrity Golf Tournament
With a team score of 53, the Padres quartet of Ricky Joyner, Jerry Wilder, Jerry Delliner and former major leaguer Johnny Grubb secured first-place honors in the first flight of the 17th annual North … more
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From left, Debbie Webb, first flight; Nan Bissette, second flight; and Charlene Lewis, third flight, posted low gross in their respective flights in this week's Wilson Ladies Golf League outing at Wedgewood Public Golf Course.
Webb, Bissette pace Ladies Golf League outing
Debbie Webb and Nan Bissette each carded rounds of 82 to prevail in their respective flights in the second 2019 Wilson Ladies Golf League outing at Wedgewood Public Golf Course earlier this … more
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Wilson City Little League Glance
RESULTS  Games from June 3-6    Minor League   Team R H E Adams Flooring 7 4 1 Jersey Mike’s 13 6 2 LEADING HITTERS— Adams Flooring- Lawson … more
Area Calendar, June 11-12
Tuesday, June 11American Legion BaseballWilson Post 13 at Kinston Post 43 (Kinston High), 7 p.m.Wednesday, June 12American Legion BaseballWilson Post 13 at Ahoskie Post 102 (Hertford County High), 7 … more
Area Calendar, June 10-11
Monday, June 10American Legion BaseballAhoskie Post 102 at Wilson Post 13, 7 p.m.Tuesday, June 11American Legion BaseballWilson Post 13 at Kinston Post 43 (Kinston High), 7 p.m. more
The Milky Way rises to the east behind Bodie Island Lighthouse around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Finding light in the dark
The night can be a wondrous thing. Especially when the nighttime sky is unfiltered with artificial light. I have written many times about dark skies and the glory that they can hold. From … more
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Golden Circle golf champions
The Caddy Team of, from left David Lee, Mike Caddy, Brady Pinner and Jody O’Neal (not pictured) fired a 17 under Par 55 in Superball competition at Wedgewood Public Golf Course to claim the … more
Area Calendar, June 5-6
Wednesday, June 5American Legion BaseballNorth Raleigh Post 297 at Wilson Post 13, 7 p.m.Thursday, June 6No events scheduled. more
Wilson Post 13 starting pitcher Josh Fuller throws a pitch in the contest against Wayne County Post 11 on Monday at Fleming Stadium. Fuller took the loss after pitching seven innings, allowing seven hits and three runs in the 3-0 loss.
Post 13 still oh-fer the season
A costly error and lack of timely hitting dropped sent Wilson American Legion Post 13 to its fourth loss without a win in a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Wayne County Post 11 on Monday night at Fleming … more
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The Wilson Recreation Department’s Champions in Motion Cheerleading program produced two championship squads at the Champions In Motion State Championships on June 1-2 in Fayetteville. The Division 3 Warriors won their third straight state title, claiming the Medium Division crown. Team members are, front from left, Alaisia Thomas, Aislinn Chambers, Shiriena Dickerson, Za'Miya Sharpe and Kalani Evans. Back row: Kaleigh Best, Mariah Redmon, Anna Taylor, Asharia Ashford, Aryana Gillman, Jericka Wallace and coach Kara Teele.
Rec Department cheerleading squads claim state championships
The Wilson Parks and Recreation Department’s Champions In Motion Cheerleading program sent four teams to the Champions In Motion State Championships in Fayetteville on June 1-2 and two squads … more
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Wilson Track and Field quintet earns points at Durham meet
DURHAM — Five members of the Wilson Recreation Department’s track and field team picked up points in their respective events at the club’s first meet of the summer, the Durham … more
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ENCAOA seeking volleyball officials for 2019 middle, high school seasons
The Eastern North Carolina Athletic Officials Association is seeking new volleyball officials for the 2019 middle and high school seasons. The association furnishes officials for 103 middle, … more
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