In a chippy rivalry game complete with trash-talking, late hits, personal foul penalties and turnovers, two huge offensive plays gave the Goldsboro High School football team its second consecutive win of the season. A 25-yard jump ball caught by standout…
Councilman outlines election “consequences”
Goldsboro City Councilman Gene Aycock is purportedly reaching out directly to voters, outlining what he says the consequences could be if they make the wrong choices in the next city election. In a letter bearing what appears to be his…
One mighty step
If you grew up in North Carolina, you understand — perhaps better than most — that sometimes, rivalries can bring out the very worst in people. If you’re old enough, you probably remember when blood was drawn in the Feb….
A kiss and a prayer
There’s less than 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and time is running out. Goldsboro High School has the ball and has made a valiant comeback against Eastern Wayne. But with its backup quarterback showing little sense of urgency…
On miracle TD with 11 seconds left, Cougars win at rival EW
The Goldsboro High School football team beat bitter rival Eastern Wayne Friday night on a Hail Mary touchdown with just 11 seconds remaining in the game. For complete coverage of the thrilling Wayne County Classic, check back here or follow…
Rosewood smacks North Johnston
Coming off a loss at Charles B. Aycock last week, Rosewood cruised to a 46-24 victory in its home opener Thursday evening. The Eagles (1-1) will take on Spring Creek Sept. 6.
Maps would diversify population at Goldsboro High, make Tommy’s Road a feeder school for Dillard, Greenwood
Two Wayne County Public Schools redistricting options for the 2020-21 school year were unveiled this evening during a public meeting held at Wayne Community College. Both would drastically change the demographics at Dillard Middle School, Greenwood Middle School and Goldsboro…
Our journey begins
Wow. What an incredible 72 hours. When we decided to marry a print publication to NewOldNorth.com, we had only one goal — to “go big or go home.” Quality is what we felt this community deserved. So, we set our sights…
Girl power
The Charles B. Aycock volleyball team didn’t lose a set Saturday during the Wayne County Volleyball Championship at W.A. Foster Center, but Goldsboro High School gave the Golden Falcons all they could handle in the final. The teams will meet…
We’re OK, but we’ve been there. So, let’s lend a hand.
If you’ve lived in Wayne County long enough, a hurricane has likely taken something from you — something irreplaceable. Some lost loved ones. Others saw their homes and businesses reduced to rubble. Family pets went missing. Precious photo albums vanished….