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Holberg wins big in Florida
Matt Hollberg, of Apex Equestrian Center, rode Full A’s to a nail-biting victory in the recently held $50,000 Charles Owen Grand Prix at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit in Ocala, Florida. ...
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Sales of “black guns” increases as popularity grows
Walk into almost any gun shop these days and you’ll likely find that a large percentage of the customers are looking for a type of rifle that was developed by the military and has been widely used...
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Fly-Fishing Weekend for Women held April 9-11
The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer a special introduction to fly-fishing in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains this spring. “The Fly-Fishing...
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Photo by Andrea Horner 
The Kindergarten Class at Nieman Elementary School in Shawnee, Kansas with some of the 100 balloons they released on day one hundred of their first school year. The balloon and message surprised everyone when it returned to earth in Campbell Creek, N.C. 24 hours later. Kansas Kindergarten sends Eastern N.C. fast air mail
Anyone who spends much time walking around in the woods and fields knows that you’ll eventually find the remnants of a deflated helium filled balloon hung up on a bush or in a ditch. Millions esca...
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Where does all the water go when the wind blows
When newcomers to the coastal area of North Carolina ask about the tides we have in the Pamlico-Albemarle estuarine area they’re often amazed to hear that the normal (moon) tides fluctuate only ab...
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“Old Johnny” the Eagle’s Nest community’s pet dog enjoys a fresh fish dinner compliments of a strong NNW wind that blew a lot of the water from the upper Pamlico River. The fish was trapped in a shallow depression by the retreating water. The fish was taken by illegal methods since recreational anglers are only allowed to take speckled trout by hook and line in waters under the jurisdiction of the NCDMF but, in this case, an exception will probably be made. Where does all the water go when the wind blows?
When newcomers to the coastal area of North Carolina ask about the tides we have in the Pamlico-Albemarle estuarine area they’re often amazed to hear that the normal (moon) tides fluctuate only ab...
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“Free to a good home” pets aren’t always a bad thing
Luke watches intently for incoming bluebills from a floating blind in the Pamlico River. A special seat for the dog enables him to poke his head just over the walls and keep a sharp eye out for bi...
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Trojan wrestlers have big win at Conference
▪ 2009-2010 CONFERENCE CHAMPION – Tyler Maher 285 lb. ▪ Vince Mollo – 215 lb. – third Place ▪ Anthony Chiles – 130 lb – third Place ▪ Damian Harrell – 112...
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Guide Ken Soul explains to Guy Tripp how a global positioning system (GPS) is an invaluable aid to a modern day quail hunter. When a dog is outfitted with a GPS transmitter it’s hard to loose a dog in thick brush. Bladen County’s Oakland Plantation and classic quail hunting
When you begin to talk about hunting the bobwhite quail these days most hunters get that nostalgic look in their eyes and begin to long for the “Good Old Days” when fields had hedgerows and nearly...
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Armas named head soccer coach
BUIES CREEK , N.C. – Steve Armas, who has helped build the Campbell University men’s soccer program into a regional and national contender, was named head coach of the Fighting Camels on Friday...
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Proposed marine fisheries regulations to even-up penalties between commercial and recreational anglers
If there’s one consistent complaint that I hear from both commercial and recreational fishermen these days it is they’re being regulated off the water. Between laws and regulations that pertain to...
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Locals bring home the gold, silver and black
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- Instructors and students from JKO Karate in Garner participated in the 37th Annual JKO Masters Seminars and Championships held on Jan. 16-17 in San Diego. Held at the San Diego Convention Center...
The Dock Dogs are coming
by Fred Bonner
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This year’s annual East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival and the North Carolina Decoy Carving Championships will have a new venue that’s sure to be a big hit with dog-lovers whether they’re hunters ...
Klemann heads to UNCP
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Contributed photo Apex High School senior Natalie Klemann recently signed her letter of intent to play softball at UNC Pembroke. Her parents are Geneva, seated at right, and Rick Klemann (not pic...
Barrett heads to Elon University
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Contributed photo Apex High School tennis player Wesley Barrett recently signed a letter of intent to attend Elon University. Seated with Barrett is Apex coach Ryan Phelps. Standing are Wesley’...
Hess resigns as Campbell's coach
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BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Doug Hess has resigned as head men’s soccer coach at Campbell University to accept the same position at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa. “I am so thankful for the opportu...
Cold water could impact fish
by Fred Bonner
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North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Fishery Biologist Beth Burns was headed for a Speckled Trout Advisory Committee meeting in New Bern last week and her topic for the presentation was abou...
Controversy swirls among various outdoor recreation groups
by Fred Bonner
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Sometimes, it pays for outdoorsmen to keep their mouths shut when it comes to their secret places in the outdoors. This is nothing new for most hunters and fishermen but sometime it’s hard to keep ...
Rare treat for southerners, deer hunting In the snow
by Fred Bonner
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There aren’t too many times that deer hunters in eastern North Carolina have the opportunity to hunt whitetail deer when there’s snow on the ground. When these conditions do happen, some memorable...
ASA wrestling piles up pins in tournament
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The Apex Sports Authority youth wrestling team enjoyed a very successful performance recently at the annual Cougars Classic tournament in Asheboro. With over 60 teams from all over North Carolina...
Recent fog illustrates need for GPS on boats
by Fred Bonner
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With the recent weather patterns that we’ve been having you need to really be prepared for about anything you can imagine when you’re going fishing on some of the larger bodies of water in our stat...
Apex shows improvement in Cougar Classic
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The Apex High School wrestling team recently held it's 4th annual Cougar Classic. Many local teams participated including Apex, Holly Springs, Panther Creek, Cardinal Gibbons and Broughton. Ho...
Cheerleaders head to Disney World
by Special to The Apex Herald
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In 2008, Apex Cougars Mitey Mite Coach Melinda Allen and her daughter, Samantha, took a road trip on the day after Thanksgiving. They drove to Charlotte to watch the Mid-South Regional Cheer Compet...
Cougars take home championship
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The Apex Mitey Mite Green Cougars traveled to play the Winston Salem Indians in the Winston Salem's 6th annual Bowl game on Sat Nov 7. The results was a dominating 21-0 win, the hoisting of the ...
Athens Drive destroys Apex
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Athens Drive amassed 586 yards of offense en route to a convincing 49-28 victory over Apex on Friday night. The Jaguars improved to 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the Tri-Nine Conference while the Cougars...
Mustangs Outlast Fuquay
by Fred Dry
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Middle Creek claims Tri-9 crown with a 15-13 win over Fuquay-Varina.
Holly Springs Chamber Fall Golf Classic Oct. 26
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The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Golf Classic tees-off Monday, October 26. Registration begins at 12 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. at Bentwinds Country Club, 6536 Dornoch Place Fuq...
Cougars continue losing streak
by Fred Dry
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uquay-Varina needed every one of its 451 rushing yards on Friday night to outlast a persistent Apex team and remain unbeaten in a 21-13 victory. Clinging to a one-point lead with just over eight...
Apex falls apart in final quarter
by Shawn Daley
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CARY – Apex gave Panther Creek quite a scare for three quarters. The fourth quarter was a totally different story. The Catamounts scored three straight touchdowns in the final stanza Friday night...
Apex loses in a sloppy contest
by Shawn Daley
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In a contest filled with miscues it seemed only appropriate that a turnover ultimately decided the outcome. A late Apex fumble led to a Cary touchdown with just 1:25 remaining in the game Friday ni...
Apex finally captures a win
by Shawn Daley
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It took a little longer than hoped but Apex finally broke into the win column. Apex scored two early touchdowns and then held off a late Lee County comeback for a 17-13 Tri-Nine Conference victor...
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