We knew after the winter edition of “Eastbound & Downtown” went to press that for our spring edition, our baseball preview would, like the “Space Jam” section we put together for basketball, play on a movie that resonates with sports…
School district announces food distribution plan
Wayne County Public Schools officials are attempting to ensure no local child goes hungry, as the district remains closed amid increasing COVID-19 concerns throughout the nation. WCPS has been granted “federal authority to provide additional feeding supports to help those…
Governor shuts down all N.C. schools for two weeks
Earlier this afternoon, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order that will result in the shutdown of all schools in the state for two weeks. “I am guided by a clear goal: doing all we can to keep…
State superintendent puts power in local hands. WCPS says reported COVID-19 cases ‘do not warrant actions such as school closures.’
Wayne County Public Schools are not contemplating closing at this time, local officials announced Saturday. “Based on the current guidance from local, state and federal health officials, reported cases of COVID-19 in the community do not warrant actions such as…
Hospital officials: Rumors of confirmed COVID-19 case untrue, being fueled by misleading headline
Wayne UNC Health Care officials believe that a news report circulating on social media is fueling false rumors of a confirmed COVID-19 case in Goldsboro. The report, published on wnbf.com, carries the headline “Presumed Coronavirus Report in Wayne County.” It…
High school sports suspended amid COVID-19 fears
The N.C. High School Athletic Association announced this afternoon that it would suspend all sports through April 6, amid fears associated with the potential spread of COVID-19. “As much as we would like the opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches, and…
Award-winning editor comes ‘home’ to help lead New Old North
Sometimes a place just stays with you. It might be the happy memories you had there or the friends you made along the way. And because of both of those, a piece of my heart has remained in North Carolina…
Bullock, Cougars avenge 2018 playoff loss to First Flight, advance to third round
It had been two years since a talented Goldsboro High School team was handed a shocking home defeat to a team that hit a staggering 18 three-point baskets in the 2018 NCHSAA basketball playoffs. So, when senior guard Christian Bullock…
School board votes to begin accepting applications for Pridgen’s seat
Members of the Wayne County School Board paved the way for filling the void left by the recent death of their longest-tenured colleague Monday evening. Make no mistake. They know there is no replacing Rick Pridgen. But his seat on…
COVID-19 is likely here, but panicking isn’t the way to beat it.
OK, so now we have a presumptive case of COVID-19 in Wayne County. County officials reported late Friday that the patient is under quarantine at home and is showing minor symptoms. They are waiting, they say, for official confirmation from…