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Around the Track: Race dreams in Eastern North Carolina
SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — In Eastern North Carolina, a race dream is being kept alive. Carteret County Speedway was founded by Bobby Watson back in 2015. Every day, Watson found himself working at his track from dawn until dusk, looking to give the community a clean, fun space to celebrate racing in the area. This […]
Sophomores share conflicting opinions on Duke’s major declaration process
Duke sophomores expressed conflicting opinions on the major declaration process, pointing to students' ability to access their advisers and the amount of time they have to declare. Trinity College of Arts & Sciences undergraduates can declare their major anytime during their sophomore year, but no later than the Friday before...
West girls earn runner-up finish at 3A regional for second straight year
OCEAN — The West Carteret girls finished second last weekend at the 3A east regional track and field championship. The Patriots posted 68.5 points to pull away from Jacksonville with 62 and Northside-Jacksonville with 58. They have been the runner-up for the last two seasons after winning the regional in 2022.
Hurricanes lose lead, series in third period; South Central, Havelock softball advance
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — The Carolina Hurricanes were trying to make history Thursday, May 16, 2024 as they trailed the New York Rangers 3-2 in their playoff series. It looked like a Game 7 was going to happen but then the third period changed the game. Leading 3-1 going...
Cougars fall just short of return trip to girls lacrosse state final with 14-13 loss to Union PInes
CAMERON — The Croatan girls lacrosse team ran out of time Wednesday night in the 1A/2A/3A east regional final. The defending state champion dropped a 14-13 barnburner to Union Pines, failing to reach the state final for the second year in a row.
Advisory against swimming posted at a sound-side site beach in Morehead City
An advisory against swimming has been posted at a sound-side site beach in Carteret County. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality says the water at the public access to Bogue Sound at Sunset Drive in Morehead City showed levels of bacteria higher than the state and national standard. Enterococci,...
Clinton earns season sweep of East in girls soccer in second round of state playofffs
BEAUFORT — The East Carteret girls soccer team failed to avenge its regular season blowout loss against Clinton on Thursday, as the Mariners lost 4-1 in the second round of the 2A state playoffs to the Dark Horses. Not only did Clinton hand the Mariners their biggest loss of...
Pamlico Community College joins the STEM East Network
BAYBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Pamlico County College has announced it is joining the STEM East Network. They will be the 11th community college to join the STEM East Network, which includes 29 different school districts within Eastern North Carolina. This is all due to an initiative of NC East Alliance, which works to connect economic […]
West girls advance to third round in soccer for first time in seven years with 2-0 win over Franklinton
MOREHEAD CITY — The West Carteret girls soccer team keeps bringing back memories of 2017. The Patriots captured their first league title in seven years last week and on Thursday matched that year’s squad by advancing to the third round of the 3A state playoffs for the first time in seven years.
East's Thammavongsa ties for 11th at regional golf match to qualify for state tourney
MONROE — Kai Thammavongsa qualified for the 2A state championship golf tournament with a strong outing at the regional. The East Carteret senior shot an 84 to tie for 11th at Ironwood Golf and Country Club.
Croatan ends boys tennis season with 19-1 mark, falls to Fike in third round of state playoffs
WILSON — The Croatan boys tennis team saw its dual season end versus Fike for the second straight season. The No. 6-seed Cougars fell 5-1 in the third round after dropping a 6-0 contest to the Demons in the first round last year.
Softball Game Recap: South Brunswick Gets the Win
South Brunswick extended their postseason success on Friday against Havelock. They had just enough and edged the Havelock Rams out 2-1. The win was nothing new for South Brunswick as they're now sitting on eight straight. For Havelock's part, Salease George was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with...
Lots of options for nearby collegiate baseball this summer
Summer college baseball is right around the corner, and the county has plenty of options within 100 miles to get that “boys of summer” fix. The closest place to find summer ball action is Big Rock Stadium in Morehead City, home of the Marlins.
County softball squads lose in first round of state playoffs
CARTERET COUNTY — The softball season came to an end for all three county teams in the first round of the state playoffs. Croatan nearly advanced to the second round but fell 2-1 in 11 innings to Eastern Alamance, East Carteret dropped a 6-1 contest to Jordan-Matthews, and West Carteret suffered a 5-0 loss to South Johnston.
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