SPORTS

Three sites in the lower Neuse watershed failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week. In the Neuse Slocum Creek (Havelock), Pierce Creek (Oriental), and River Bend Kayak Launch (River Bend) failed. “We advise caution for the few sites that failed to meet water-quality standards this week; however, the vast...

The 2023 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Summer Games concluded on June 4. -Matthew Henry Arvizu won bronze medals in the 50-yard freestyle and backstroke and 100-yard freestyle. -James “travis” Travis Bowman won a silver medal in the 50-yard backstroke and placed fourth in the 50-yard freestyle. -Andrew...

After last weekend’s rain, two sampled sites in the Neuse watershed failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week: River Bend kayak launch on the Trent River and Slocum Creek boating access in Havelock. “The amount of time between the heavy rain last weekend and Thursday, when we did...

All sites on the lower Neuse and Tar-Pamlico passed the first Swim Guide test of the season, but swimmers still need to take caution this Memorial Day weekend. All sites on the lower Neuse and Tar-Pamlico passed the first Swim Guide test of the season, but swimmers still need to take caution this Memorial Day weekend.

Some of the best golfers in the world will be playing in eastern North Carolina this weekend. There is a pro golf tournament going on in Craven County this week -- The Epson Tour is making a stop in New Bern. The Epson Tour is like the Triple-A of the LPGA Tour. The top 10 money winners each year get automatic promotions to the LPGA the following year.