Less than a month after a local resident submitted a sprawling complaint against Register of Deeds Constance Coram to District Attorney Matthew Delbridge, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, the Secretary of State’s Office and various other state and local…
Deal reached on up to $23 million Fremont school
Wayne County’s commissioners and school district have a formal agreement for funding the construction of a new elementary school (pending attorney approval) just about a year after discussions began about the project. But at least two commissioners raised concerns about…
Bus driver shortage leaves some WCPS students waiting for buses that never come
Valerie Lechner is tired of asking someone to fix the problem with her 13-year-old’s bus ride to school — or lack of one. She and many Wayne County Public Schools parents are complaining on social media and in messages to…
Rivalry restored
The Charles B. Aycock Golden Falcons lost their season opener to rival Rosewood in dramatic fashion Friday evening in Pikeville. For more photos, follow the New Old North on Facebook and Instagram @newoldnorth
Rosewood edges CBA 27-26 after failed two-point conversion
PIKEVILLE — With less than 30 seconds remaining in the Little River Rivalry, the Charles B. Aycock offense was up against a wall. Down 27-20 to rival Rosewood — and facing a fourth and long some 30 yards away from…
D.A. has received — is reviewing — ROD complaint
Wayne County District Attorney Matthew Delbridge says he has received a copy of the complaint filed against Register of Deeds Constance Coram. Delbridge said that he is “looking into” the information provided by county resident Linda Jordan, who sent copies…
Complaint cites alleged failure of Register of Deeds
A formal complaint filed with various state and local agencies alleges that Wayne County Register of Deeds Constance Coram is violating North Carolina General Statutes — offenses the complainant believes should result in Coram’s removal from office. In the complaint,…
Masks required in Wayne County government facilities
Beginning Monday, anyone entering a county facility will be required to wear a mask, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday at its regular meeting. The board voted 6-1 to pass the measure, with Commissioner Joe Daugherty voting no. The…
School Board reverses decision, mandates masks inside Wayne County schools
In a reversal from its Aug. 2 decision, the Wayne County Board of Education voted to require masks inside district schools during a special-called meeting held Tuesday. The move comes days after Gov. Roy Cooper sent a letter to the…
Ham is new Goldsboro mayor
Two months after Chuck Allen resigned from his post to focus on his battle with brain cancer, Goldsboro has a new mayor. David Ham who, until Monday, served as mayor pro tem and District 5’s representative, was chosen by a…