Not even two weeks after he won reelection in the fall of 2019, Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen received a daunting diagnosis. Doctors told him he had cancer — specifically, glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer there is. So,…
Phillips signs with UMO
With the stroke of a pen, she made it official. Goldsboro High School volleyball standout Haley Phillips is taking her talents to the University of Mount Olive. Flanked by family members, coaches and teammates, the Wayne School of Engineering senior…
Bell eyes new Rosewood Middle School, talks WCPS COVID funds
Two Wayne County legislators are announcing more than $24.8 million in COVID funds coming to Wayne County — and a plan to ask for a $20 million allocation to fund a new middle school in Rosewood. House Majority Leader Rep….
A ‘mighty’ gesture
Members of the Triangle Chapter of Dillard-Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. donated $500 to the Goldsboro High School Mighty Marching Cougar Band Monday afternoon. The money will be used to restore – and, in some cases, replace – aging instruments….
GHS D forces six turnovers in 21-7 win over Anson
It was Senior Night at Goldsboro High School, but the evening belonged to a junior. Justin Taylor had three interceptions to help the Cougars remain undefeated with a 21-7 victory over Anson. Senior running back Marcus Williams, who said Goldsboro…
Wayne commissioners unanimously approve 10-percent sewer rate hike
Wayne County sewer customers will pay about 10 percent more beginning this month, in part in response to an anticipated increase in sewer treatment fees by the city of Goldsboro, county officials decided at their meeting Tuesday. Members of the…
Report: WCPS literacy, math, English scores have plummeted this year
The numbers are in, and they are not good. Acting Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Dr. Carol Artis brought more statistics to Monday’s meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education on how the district’s students are performing in…
WCPS finds $1.3 million to use toward reducing $5 million deficit
The Wayne County school district remains more than $5 million in debt, but officials say they will pay off $1.3 million of that negative balance this month. Once that payment is made, the district will cut siginificantly into the $2…
Mulberry Street drive-by victim in “serious” condition
The victim of a Sunday drive-by shooting on East Mulberry Street has been identified by Goldsboro police. Shameek Johnson, 25, is listed in serious condition and is being treated for a gunshot wound at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Residents…
For Goldsboro’s champion, a thank you … and a call to action
Mayor Chuck Allen has always been a lightning rod. He has been part of big plans, important meetings and great ideas. And he has had his challenges as well. There have been a lot of people who have lobbed grenades…