American Legion Post 43 is hosting a BBQ half-chicken plate sale on Tuesday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 300 N McLewean Street in Kinston.
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Congressman Greg Murphy pays tribute to local veterans
Representative Greg Murphy of the third Congressional District visited the G. I. Joe Museum on Hwy 11 last Friday. He came to Kinston to pay his respects to local veterans and speak about current issues facing them.
Reece Gardner: George Whitfield - Rags to riches
One of my guests this week on my television show is George Whitfield, and it is a pleasure to be in his presence. The main reason I wanted to write today about George is that he epitomizes the "rags to riches" theme of being the best that we can be. He is a "local boy,' so to speak, who excelled, but it was not without a lot of effort. A. J. Carr wrote, "Coach Whitfield produced a glittering record for more than 40 years, helped thousands of kids, and still promotes the sport of baseball with unbridled fervor."
Post 43's Malik Dixon named American Legion All-Academic Team Captain
Kinston Post 43’s Malik Dixon was named Captain of the American Legion’s All-Academic Team, helping him earn $5,500 in scholarships.
Junious Smith III: An open letter to Kinston Post 43
Junious Smith III reflects about the American Legion baseball and softball seasons for Kinston Post 43, as both teams thoroughly outperformed expectations.
Kinston Post 43's season ends in state tournament
Kinston Post 43 fell in the American Legion State Baseball Tournament, ending the team’s best season since 1970.
Kinston Post 43 defeats Randolph County Post 45 in state tourney
Kinston Post 43 defeated Randolph County Post 45 5-4 Saturday in the American Legion State Baseball Championship.
Post 43 prepares for first state tournament appearance in nearly a half-century
Kinston Post 43 will start its state tournament run Friday in Cherryville, the team’s first trip to states since 1970.
Kinston Post 43 welcomes 'Rally Cat' to team
Kinston Post 43 has a rally kitten, named Posty, who was rescued by players before a game on July 9.
Kinston Post 43 ties series with Pitt County Post 39
Kinston Post 43 won Game 2 of the Area 1 East Finals 7-5 over Pitt County Post 39 Tuesday to tie the series. A double-header is scheduled for Thursday at home.
Game 2 of Area 1 East Finals postponed
Game 2 of the Area 1 East Finals between Kinston Post 43 and Pitt County Post 39 was postponed after rain Tuesday and will be made up in a doubleheader Wednesday at Pitt Community College. Post 43 trails the best-of-five series 1-0.
Kinston Post 43 drops series opener to Pitt County Post 39
Kinston Post 43 falls to Pitt County Post 39 in a low-scoring affair in Game 1 of the Area 1 East Finals.
Kinston Post 43 advances to Area 1 East championship
Due to injuries, Wilson Post 13 forfeited its Area 1 East semifinals match with Kinston Post 43, allowing Post 43 to advance to the championship round.
Kinston Post 43 closes regular-season with shutout win over Farmville Post 151
Kinston Post 43 closes out the regular season with a 3-0 win over Farmville Post 151. Post 43’s received a first-round bye in the playoffs and won’t take the field again until July 9 at the Ronnie Battle Baseball Complex at Kinston High School.
Kinston Post 43 clinches top spot in Area 1 Eastern bracket
Kinston Post 43 clinched first place in the Area 1 Eastern conference after winning both games of a doubleheader Saturday with Edenton Post 40.