The City of Kinston has scheduled a significant baseball announcement for Tuesday, September 17th, at 11 a.m. at Grainger Stadium, in front of the Mother Earth Pavilion.
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RADD's June 1 Event: Baseball, motorcycle ride, and surprises
On Saturday, June 1, Grainger Stadium will host the Challenger Baseball game, starting at 11:00 a.m. The event, organized by RADD, is free and open to the public, encouraging community support for special athletes. Players from the DownEast Wood Ducks will participate alongside RADD players, making it a memorable day of inclusive fun and community spirit. Attendees can also look forward to a few surprises that will add to the excitement of the day.
Kinston Council to form commission for Grainger Stadium's future
In April, the City of Kinston announced the formation of an advisory board, The Historic Grainger Stadium Commission, aimed at preserving and promoting the city’s iconic baseball stadium. The Council at the most recent meeting considered the appointment of several notable local figures to the commission.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK: An Interactive Community Event for Families
The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties is hosting the TOUCH-A-TRUCK event, a hands-on experience for families, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 am to 12 pm at the Grainger Stadium Parking Lot located at 400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston.
Kinston's National Night to be held at Historic Grainger Stadium
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: Kinston's National Night out will be held at Historic Grainger Stadium on August 1, 2023, from 6p-8p. Approximately 25 children's bicycles will be given away. Additional details will be forthcoming.
Rumors or Truth? Down East Wood Ducks on Verge of Being Sold?
Rumors have been circulating that the Down East Wood Ducks, the minor league team of the Texas Rangers based in Kinston, North Carolina, might be sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a subsidiary of global sports and entertainment company Endeavor.
Online rumors put to rest over Texas Rangers recent press release
A flurry of social media posts in response to a Texas Rangers press release has local people questioning the security of Wood Ducks baseball in Kinston. Established in 2017, and currently in a 12 year contact with the City of Kinston to play at Grainger Stadium, the Wood Ducks are a focal point of tourism and entertainment.
Cornhole Tournament at Grainger Stadium
The Wood Ducks announced that they will be hosting the Cornhole Classic on Saturday, September 17th at Grainger Stadium, sponsored by Brooks Poole, Realtor. Gates open at 10 am with the event starting at 11 am. It is a “rounder format” with American Cornhole League Rules. After pool play teams will be broken up into three brackets with cash prizes for the top three teams in each bracket!
Battle of the Badges to be held at Grainger Stadium
The Wood Ducks announced that they will be hosting their first Battle of the Badges, a charity softball game on Saturday, May 21st at Grainger Stadium, sponsored by Lenoir Community College. Gates open at 4 pm with the game starting at 5 pm.
Olde Kinston Gazette: Kinston's Special Place in Professional Baseball History
Editor’s note: Neuse News is reprinting selected articles from the archives of the Olde Kinston Gazette. Some light edits have been made from the original reports.
The smell of fresh-cut grass, the sound of birds chirping, and the sight of a warm, breezy day in the middle of spring in Kinston, NC make everything else seem undesirable, except the invitation to play baseball. Baseball is not only America’s favorite past-time. It’s Kinston’s too.
Second annual Kinston Cornhole Classic at historic Grainger Stadium
The Down East Wood Ducks will host the second annual Kinston Cornhole Classic at historic Grainger Stadium on November 6, 2021. The event is presented by Poole Reality.
Wood Ducks To Host Second Annual Kinston Cornhole Classic Presented by Poole Realty
The Down East Wood Ducks announced Tuesday, their plans to host the second annual Kinston Cornhole Classic at Grainger Stadium, presented by Poole Realty on Saturday, November 6th. The event will use the American Cornhole League Rounders Format which is a Progressive Round Robin tournament where all teams will be placed into a pool and six or more rounds will be played by each team.
Lions Industries for the Blind to host food drive at Grainger Stadium
Lions Industries for the Blind of Kinston is hosting a food drive at historic Grainger Stadium on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, outside the main gate of the stadium between 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm. The event is to raise awareness on diabetes as well as to give to the local non-profits for food as hunger is a focus for the organization.
9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial Service at Grainger Stadium
The AmVets Post 111, Lenoir County Emergency Services, and Greene Lamp Community Action will host a 9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial Service on September 11, 2021, at 9:00 am at Historic Grainger Stadium.
Mike Parker: What lies ahead for the Freedom Classic?
For the first time in 10 years, the annual Freedom Classic baseball competition between teams from the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy had to be canceled in Kinston. Mother Nature played a mean trick by dumping the only snow we are likely to see this season on our area the evening of Thursday, Feb. 20. The coaches from Navy and Air Force moved this year’s competition to the home field of the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. But what about the preparations and sponsorships of this year’s Freedom Classic? Will sponsors get their money back?