10-05-2025
Kinston's Bird Dawgs debut with strong community support
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Down East Bird Dawgs had their inaugural game Friday, May 9, 2025, and fans were more than excited.
'I think we are going to have a good year and good season and bring it where it's supposed to be, at home Kinston North Carolina,' local Reginald Williams said.
As fans filed in Grainger Stadium, they all were ready to watch the Bird Dawgs season get underway, as there was a lot of excitement behind the team. Some even came to celebrate their birthday and have a good time, like Jennie Lynch!
'Just to have fun. To be away from everyday things and just have fun,' Lynch said.
Some people came with family!
'We are excited to be here tonight,' Nola Jones said. 'It's their first game with us, this is my Dad, and he wanted to come surprise the boys with the first game of the season.'
Other locals have history with Grainger Stadium and are now back to their roots on the Bird Dawgs.
'I always pull for the home team. I went to high school at Grainger and graduated from this stadium,' Local fan Bill Hood said. 'When I was a child, my father ran concession here when they were the Kinston Eagles, so I have spent many a night at this stadium— Anything that brings in people from out and around the area is always good for the city.'
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