She only glances down at them for a moment — the used white syringes scattered outside the front of a Goldsboro landmark that has been standing for more than 100 years. But when Julie Metz approaches a sinkhole in between…
Salute
The annual Wayne County Veterans Day Parade saw hundreds converge on downtown Goldsboro Saturday to honor those who have served — and those currently wearing their nation’s uniforms. The following photographs were taken by Ken Fine.
Golden Falcons have already won
It was a particularly cold fall evening in 2019, but I was riding back to Wayne County with the windows down. Truth be told, I needed the fresh air. Two local football teams had just been eliminated from the state…
Vote with the GPD in mind
Sometimes, to really understand the scope of a problem, you have to stop talking about it and experience it firsthand. It is not enough to listen to statistics and analysis from your city leaders or the experts. You can’t even…
Teachers, others question WCPS spending priorities
One wants to purchase a storage tray for her classroom. Another needs money to fill her color printer with ink. A kindergarten teacher is trying to buy carpets to keep her students “off the hard floors.” Others asked for items…
Building families’ futures
Sherry Heitmeyer wipes sweat off her sun-kissed forehead. It is just before noon on a late October day, but clear skies have brought the temperatures into the mid-70s. The weather, she says, is perfect for the task at hand. And…
Sounding the alarm
It is all about the kids. You have said it. We have said it. And Wayne County Public Schools has said it. Heck, it is even in their mission statement. But saying it is one thing. Living it is another….
Running on fumes
Editor’s Note: On Monday, Oct. 23, Editor Ken Fine and Photography Director Casey Mozingo rode along with two members of the Goldsboro Police Department. Portions of this story reflect what they heard and witnessed during the ride-along. It’s 3:02 p.m….
Not voting is no longer an option
Those of you who have been with us since the beginning of our journey — since the day, back 2019, when we published our first story on newoldnorth.com — know that together, we have accomplished a lot. But the truth is, getting…
Dance of the facade
You have two choices when you are faced with a crisis. You can meet it head on, have the tough conversations that are necessary, address the issues your agency, government entity or public body faces and the mistakes that have…