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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
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.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Illinois man killed Wednesday night in Cobb County near Busbee, Barrett parkways
The Brief Cobb County police responded to a fatal pedestrian collision Wednesday night near George Busbee Parkway and Ernest Barrett Parkway. The incident occurred around 8:51 p.m., prompting the department's STEP Unit to take over the investigation. Authorities say an Illinois man was attempting to run across the parkway when he fell in front of a vehicle, killing him in the crash. COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Wednesday night near the intersection of George Busbee Parkway and Ernest Barrett Parkway. What we know Officers were dispatched to the scene around 8:51 p.m. following reports of a person struck by a vehicle. When they arrived, they confirmed that the incident had resulted in a fatality. The department's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit responded to the scene to lead the investigation. According to officials, 67-year-old Illinois resident Reginald Williams was running across the parkway outside the crosswalk when he stumbled and fell in front of a Nissan Rouge that was traveling southbound. The driver was not able to stop the vehicle in time, leading to a crash. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene. What you can do The crash remains under investigation. If you have any information about the crash, call the Cobb County Police Department at (770) 499-3987.
