Record #:

34289

Author(s):

Cash, Wiley

Abstract:

In this article, the author reflects on baseball games at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina. Built in 1950 and renovated in 1977, Sims stadium has been home to many major-league baseball players and minor-league baseball teams. For the past seventeen years, Sims has hosted the Gastonia Grizzlies, a collegiate Coastal Plain League team.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 12 Issue 3, June/July 2018, p147-148, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Baseball--Anecdotes; Baseball--North Carolina; Baseball players--Gastonia; Baseball teams

Record #:

42885

Author(s):

Cash, Wiley

Abstract:

One of North Carolina's 200 licensed wineries is Locklear Vineyard and Winery in Maxton. Started by Charlie Locklear and his two sons about 15 years ago, the business is family run.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 41 Issue 3, March 2021, p20-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wine industry; Wineries--Robeson County

Record #:

44445

Author(s):

Cash, Wiley

Abstract:

"Inspired by the roar of car engines, and the speedway crowds, a writer documented the tales and triumphs of one of North Carolina's favorite pastimes." Daniel S. Pierce's book, "NASCAR: White Lightning, Red Clay, and Big Bill France", traces the evolution of speedway racing from its early days in the Piedmont.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 92 Issue 12, May 2025, p42-43, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

NASCAR racing; Pierce, Daniel S. (author)