Aviel Smolka

Goldsboro

Sports Reporter at Goldsboro News-Argus

Watching heady docs by day, sports reporter at Goldsboro Daily News by night

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Articles

Rosewood's Bell to continue football career at N.C. A&T

2 months ago | newspressnow.com | Aviel Smolka

Micah Bell is a football player capable of carrying a heavy load on his shoulders and does whatever is asked of him to help Rosewood get the victory. And now, one of the Eagles’ leaders is leaving the nest, as Bell signed a national letter of intent with North Carolina A&T State University Monday afternoon. “It’s a blessing. It’s a dream come true. Honestly, my whole life, I’ve dreamed of this, and to be able to accomplish it is something special, and it’s something great in the making,” Bell said.
Rosewood's Bell to continue football career at N.C. A&T

2 months ago | thebesttimes.com | Aviel Smolka

Micah Bell is a football player capable of carrying a heavy load on his shoulders and does whatever is asked of him to help Rosewood get the victory. And now, one of the Eagles’ leaders is leaving the nest, as Bell signed a national letter of intent with North Carolina A&T State University Monday afternoon. “It’s a blessing. It’s a dream come true. Honestly, my whole life, I’ve dreamed of this, and to be able to accomplish it is something special, and it’s something great in the making,” Bell said.
Fairwinds Aviation holds Christmas toy drive

Nov 24, 2024 | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Families in western North Carolina will have toys to put under their Christmas trees, thanks to Fairwinds Aviation. Fairwinds Aviation gathered toy donations throughout November to give to families impacted by Hurricane Helene. On Saturday, the Fairwinds Aviation team and volunteers spent the day wrapping and organizing the donated toys. “I am so proud to be a part of Wayne County.
Cain reflects on travels through world of wrestling

Jul 17, 2024 | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Dennis Sonny “Man Eagle” Cain eats, sleeps, and breathes wrestling. Born in South Carolina, Cain was raised in between Raleigh and Mount Olive. He grew up watching boxing and wrestling, and from a young age, he always dreamed of finding his way into the squared circle. “My grandfather boxed a little bit, and my dad had 12 fights, 12 boxing matches during his youth, and we all went to Raleigh to watch wrestling,” Cain said.
Wayne County rolls past Pitt

Jul 9, 2024 | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Everett Johnson collected three hits, and Casey Culbreth pitched six innings on the mound during Wayne County Post 11’s 11-5 victory against Pitt County Post 39 in game one of the Area I East finals. “I’m happy that we got game one,” Wayne County Post 11 head coach Adam Pate said.
Wayne County completes regular-season sweep of Kinston

Jul 4, 2024 | kinston.com | Aviel Smolka

After a 9-6 start, Wayne County Post 11 has more than found its stride on the baseball diamond. John Nelson McLamb hit a home run to help power Wayne County to its 12th straight win as Post 11 swept the regular-season series against Kinston Post 43, 6-3, in an Area I East play on June 26. Davis Hathaway started on the mound for Wayne County and pitched six innings, while Ayden West pr ovided one inning of relief. Wayne County grabbed a 3-0 advantage after one inning.
Wayne County holds off Roanoke

Jul 3, 2024 | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Wayne County Post 11 opened the Area I East playoffs with a 7-6 victory against Roanoke Post 37. Davis Albert finished the game with three hits, and Colin Woolard earned the save with two-plus innings of relief. “We definitely had some chances. We left too many guys on base. Left on base is a tough stat, sometimes it doesn’t tell the whole truth, but (Tuesday) we definitely could’ve pushed across a few more runs,” Wayne County head coach Adam Pate said. “Roanoke is a very good team.
Never Forgotten: Memorial Day observed in Goldsboro

May 27, 2024 | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Memorial Day is not only a holiday where Americans get together and have cookouts or go on trips. It is about honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving their country, making the ultimate sacrifice to defend Americans' freedom and liberty. “I think we owe a debt to so many people that we’d never be able to repay.
Gold Star mother remembers service, sacrifice of her son

May 24, 2024 | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

There isn’t a day that goes by that Isabell Carrasquillo does not think about her son, Spc. Jocelyn L. Carrasquillo. She remembers him as a person who always had a smile on his face, found the positive in a any situation, and wanted to help others as best he could. “He was very happy and giggling all the time,” Carrasquillo said. “Everybody loved my son.
Eastern Wayne duo sign letters of intent

May 24, 2024 | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Two Eastern Wayne High School volleyball players recently signed national letters of intent to take their talents to the next level. Ashia Teachey will continue her education and playing career at Louisburg College in Louisburg, while Taylor Ward signed her letter of intent with Livingstone College in Salisbury. They signed their letters of intent in the Eastern Wayne High School gymnasium on Tuesday with their families, friends, and teammates present.