Charles B. Aycock’s boys and girls varsity squads picked up much-needed conference victories Tuesday against South Johnston in Pikeville. The girls relied on a barrage of made 3-point baskets and lockdown defense en route to a 28-point win, while the…
Chargers win FCA Winter Classic
MOUNT OLIVE — It was a close game until it wasn’t. Wayne Country Day ran away from rival Wayne Prep in the second half to hand the Generals a lopsided loss in the FCA Winter Classic championship game at the…
Generals outlast Southern Wayne
MOUNT OLIVE — Wayne Prep hung on to defeat Southern Wayne Wednesday and advance to the FCA Winter Classic championship game tomorrow evening at the University of Mount Olive. The Generals will face Wayne Country Day for the title and…
Teen brings loaded handgun to Eastern Wayne High
A teenager brought a loaded handgun to Eastern Wayne High School today, according to several teachers with knowledge of the incident and an automated message that was sent to parents moments ago. The school was not locked down at any…
Two dead, Berkeley Mall locked down after shooting at Spence Avenue law office
Shoppers inside Berkeley Mall were told to shelter in place briefly this afternoon due to an “active shooter” in the area. One local resident, who was shopping with his young daughter in Belk, told the New Old North the lockdown…
East Wake girls, boys beat Aycock
Both the Charles B. Aycock varsity girls and boys were upended by conference foe East Wake Friday evening in Pikeville. The losses dropped the boys to 5-3 on the season and the girls to 6-2. Girls game: East Wake 38,…
Prince shines as Aycock defeats Rosewood
Kamran Prince dominated on both ends of the floor and his Charles B. Aycock Golden Falcons ran away from rival Rosewood on the road Wednesday. CBA will now have a few days off to prepare for a Friday rematch with…
Cougars blow out St. Pauls
The Goldsboro High School varsity boys remain undefeated after blowing out Top-10 opponent St. Pauls Tuesday evening at the Cougar Den. Senior standout TaKorrie Faison racked up 26 points for the Cougars. Final: St. Pauls 50, GHS 77 The following…
WCPS superintendent announces retirement
Wayne County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. David Lewis announced his retirement Monday evening in a letter to members of the district’s leadership team. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the students, families, staff, and communities as superintendent…
Saints sweep Warriors
The Southern Wayne High School varsity boys and girls teams notched back-to-back victories over rival Eastern Wayne Monday evening in Dudley. With the loss, the Warriors’ boys team remains winless on the season and is off to the program’s worst…