Younger Hilliard lands with Methodist

By Jessie H. Nunery | May 22, 2012 - 7:04pm

Basketball success was inescapable to Tabias Hilliard during his prep career.

Warren's big month ends with scholarship

By Justin Hite | May 22, 2012 - 7:04pm

For 30 days this spring, SouthWest Edgecombe senior Rob Warren was suspended in his golfing dream world.

Redskins belive Griffin III is ready to lead squad

By Howard Fendrich | May 21, 2012 - 8:34pm

ASHBURN, Va. – The question asked to Washington Redskins receiver Santana Moss by a reporter after Monday’s first full-squad workout made no reference to Robert Griffin III by name: “What were your impressions of the kid?”

British police bolster security for London Games

By ROB HARRIS | May 21, 2012 - 8:33pm

LONDON – British police will deploy around 12,500 officers to protect the Olympic Games after facing strong criticism for their lack of manpower and slow response to last year’s U.K. riots.

Pa. judge refuses to delay Sandusky trial

By Mark Scolforo | May 21, 2012 - 8:13pm

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The June child sex-abuse trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will not be delayed, a judge ruled Monday.

BACK ON TRACK: Heat evens series with victory

By Tom Withers | May 20, 2012 - 9:05pm

INDIANAPOLIS – Miami’s season, the one that’s supposed to end in an NBA championship and vindication, was slipping away.

Patriots run out of arms in semifinals defeat

By Nick Piotrowicz | May 18, 2012 - 8:08pm

WILSON – Faith Christian knew it would have to drain its pitching reservoir to have a chance to beat Merry Hill Lawrence Academy in Friday’s NCISSA 1-A state semifinal at Fleming Stadium.

Faith Christian copes with another loss to Lawrence Academy

By Justin Hite | May 18, 2012 - 8:07pm

WILSON – Everything else might have seemed different at Faith Christian this season, but the end result was the same as it has been for half a decade.

Southern Nash wins 4x200 boys relay title

By Justin Hite | May 18, 2012 - 8:07pm

Southern Nash senior Terron Huffman knows exactly how it feels to drop the baton in a relay.

Harrell has many options after Virginia Tech release

By Jessie H. Nunery | May 18, 2012 - 8:06pm

Some big name schools are in pursuit of Tarboro native Montrezl Harrell after he officially was granted a release this week from his letter of intent from Virginia Tech.

Patriots in familiar position even in rebuilding year

Nick Piotrowicz | May 17, 2012 - 7:43pm

Greg Clifton knew he had a project in more ways than one when he took the coaching job at Faith Christian.

Team aside, individuals focus on state meet

By Justin Hite | May 17, 2012 - 7:42pm

All season long, Rocky Mount High girls’ track coach Keith Barnes has preached the correct team-oriented messages to his team.

Knights fall in state semifinals

May 16, 2012 - 6:12pm

The goal Zach Marks set out for the Northern Nash boys’ tennis team was to make the NCHSAA 3-A Regional Championship match.

No discussion of Florida State at ACC meetings

By Joedy Mccreary | May 16, 2012 - 6:12pm

Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford said Wednesday that the possibility of Florida State leaving the league was not brought up “in any formal way” during this week’s meetings.

THREE-FOR-THREE: Knights beat Demons for third time, head to Final Four

By By Nick Piotrowicz | May 15, 2012 - 11:03pm

The move has been around for ages in tennis. When a player wins a match, he or she collapses in a fit of joy.

Bulldogs no-hit in second-round exit

By Justin Hite | May 15, 2012 - 11:02pm

Nash Central coach Gary Smith never imagined that his team would be shut out this season.

Firebirds, Cougars complete second day at state golf tournament

May 15, 2012 - 11:01pm

Afer being able to point to a specific cause for Monday’s first-round issues, SouthWest Edgecombe coach Raymond Cobb had no idea why his team shot even worse on Day Two of the NCHSAA 2-A boys’ golf state championship.“It’s hard to put a finger on why we played like we did the last couple days,” Cobb said.

Crown Bound? Hamilton on pace for Triple Crown

By Stephen Hawkins | May 14, 2012 - 11:18pm

ARLINGTON, Texas – The numbers for Josh Hamilton are just mind-boggling.

Southern Nash, SouthWest Edgecombe golf bogged by rain on Day 1

By Nick Piotrowicz | May 14, 2012 - 11:16pm

SouthWest Edgecombe felt understandably good about its chances at the state championship tournament after shooting 300 as a team and winning the 2-A East Region by 18 strokes last week.

Cavaliers Irving to win Rookie of the Year

By Tom Withers | May 14, 2012 - 6:12pm

CLEVELAND – Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is hours away from being named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.

DA wants probe of UNC dept.

May 14, 2012 - 6:12pm

CHAPEL HILL – Prosecutors want the State Bureau of Investigation to look into a program at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where a school review already has found academic fraud.

Kuchar sheds reputation with victory at Players' Championship

By Doug Ferguson | May 13, 2012 - 9:06pm

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The only complaint about Matt Kuchar was not winning enough.

Rookies seek to impress Panthers

By STEVE REED | May 13, 2012 - 9:06pm

CHARLOTTE – Quarterback Jarrett Brown spent the past three days doing what he loves, dropping back and firing passes to wide receivers at the Carolina Panthers’ rookie minicamp.

Cougars, Firebirds set for state tournament

By Justin Hite | May 12, 2012 - 7:10pm

SouthWest Edgecombe’s boys’ golf team returned from its NCHSAA 2-A State Championship practice rounds with one message for coach Raymond Cobb.“It’s easier this year, coach,” Cobb recalled.

Crusaders win state crown in extra time

By Jessie H. Nunery | May 12, 2012 - 7:09pm

The revenge factor was laid in front of Falls Road Baptist’s girls soccer team Saturday afternoon with a state championship on the line.