Charles B. Aycock, with less than a minute on the clock — and after a Fike penalty shot equalizer with four minutes remaining in regulation — scored the game-winning goal to continue the team’s historic run and take command of…
Report: Schools that serve SJAFB among worst in Air Force
Back in October 2020, a story published about a study commissioned by the Department of the Air Force — a report that revealed that of the 157 school districts that serve children of airmen across the nation, the districts that…
Thrilling comeback keeps Falcons golden
Down at halftime and the majority of the second half, Charles B. Aycock capped off Homecoming Week with a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback over West Johnston. The Golden Falcons (8-0) took the 29-21 victory thanks to gutsy defensive stops, an even…
CBA soccer wins again
Charles B. Aycock dominated another opponent Wednesday, handling South Johnston in Pikeville. The Golden Falcons remain first in the conference and moved to 13-1-2 on the season. The following photographs were taken by Ken Fine.
Bulldogs take a bite out of Cougars
Princeton rolled into Goldsboro Friday evening and ran all over the Cougars, winning the conference matchup decisively. The Bulldogs hung 55 points on Goldsboro High School and shut their opponent out. Princeton will ride their six-game winning streak into Seven…
Once lost. Now, leading the way.
Editor’s Note: The following piece published in our Best of the Boot 2022 magazine as one of our Who Wayne’s Watching features. We felt, as Dr. Patty Pfeiffer was officially inaugurated as Wayne Community College’s president Thursday, that her story…
C-H-E-E-R … at the F-A-I-R!
The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Cheerleading Competition welcomed hundreds of spectators — and participants — as teams battled for blue ribbons and bragging rights. The following photographs were taken by Ken Fine.
Golden Falcons soccer team moves to 10-1-2
The Charles B. Aycock men’s soccer team continue its incredible run Monday evening with a hard-fought victory over rival Southern Wayne. The Golden Falcons (10-1-2) travel to Hunt Wednesday — hoping to keep their unbeaten conference record intact. The following…
CBA wins again, remains undefeated
Charles B. Aycock keeps winning — on the back of stingy defensive play and a running game anchored by future Division I player Daniel Frederick. Friday night, the Golden Falcons bested East Wake 21-12, and welcomed the Little Falcons to…


The watch continues — with an even brighter spotlight
Being a voice in the wilderness is not easy. People don’t always want to hear what you have to say. And sometimes those who need to hear the truth — or who know it and don’t want you to say…