For much of the first three quarters of play, the Charles B. Aycock varsity men’s basketball team dictated the tempo, forcing rival Goldsboro High School to turn the ball over and take contested shots. The Golden Falcons’ slow pace seemed…
Controversy spoils thriller. Saints sweep GHS.
Behind strong play from guard Jamari Leach and a stellar three-point shooting performance by his team, the Southern Wayne men’s basketball team was in control for much of its road game at Goldsboro High School Monday evening. But the Cougars…
Plenty to celebrate in Pikeville
Trever Reid is going to be OK and the Charles B. Aycock girls varsity team won Friday evening’s matchup with Goldsboro High School. Needless to say, there is plenty to celebrate in Pikeville. The men’s varsity game will be rescheduled…
Trever is OK. His mom is thankful.
Angela Reid was in the stands when her son elevated for a dunk. A second later, she watched him falling toward the hardwoods. Then she heard what she characterized as the “thud” that silenced the hundreds who converged on the…
What really matters
By rights, tonight should be a celebration of the Charles B. Aycock varsity girls’ basketball team’s victory over Goldsboro.It was a proud moment for the Lady Falcons.But we know that they, like we, are not thinking about the win.Their hearts…
Pitch perfect
Wayne County’s three-night Choral Showcase kicked off Tuesday at Goldsboro High School and the performers did not disappoint. Night One saw students from Tommy’s Road Elementary, Eastern Wayne High, Eastern Wayne Elementary, Goldsboro High, Carver Heights Elementary, Greenwood Middle, Dillard…
Wayne Country Day headmaster resigns amid allegations of misconduct
According to an email sent to Wayne Country Day parents obtained by the New Old North, Headmaster Todd Anderson has resigned amid “serious concerns” uncovered by “an outside law firm.” Among the allegations are inappropriate sexual conduct with students, “financial…
A season to remember, even without a trophy
It’s been nearly 20 years, but I can still remember tightening my toes and digging into the batter’s box. I can still see the dust I kicked up covering my new Air Jordans — how I looked back at the…
Dream ends for Aycock, Goldsboro
Both Charles B. Aycock and Goldsboro High School lost Thursday evening in the first round of the North Carolina football playoffs. The Golden Falcons fell 50-6 to Northside and the Cougars were defeated 34-14 by Northeastern. Rosewood, the only Wayne…
A last-second victory … for Trever
Alijuan Moore steps to the free throw line and takes a deep breath. The Charles B. Aycock senior had missed his first attempt and, with only 1.6 seconds remaining on the clock, knows that sinking the second would all but…