They’re old enough to know what some people in the community are saying about them. But members of the Goldsboro High School choral and band programs didn’t run from their critics Friday evening. Instead, they repeated — right there on…
Breaking: Committee won’t endorse any maps
A months-long redistricting process that cost the county $75,000 seemingly fizzled Monday evening, as the committee charged with making a recommendation to the Wayne County School Board decided against putting its stamp of approval on any of the maps presented…
A swing … and a missed opportunity
There is a time to talk about the violence that has become all too common in our community — the fact that it feels as though you can’t take your children to a high school football or basketball game, even…
Sometimes you just can’t stay silent
There are some people who might avoid the discussion we are about to have with you. They would worry about being called racist, bigoted or being accused of a political correctness violation. They would rather sit back and shake their…
When there’s a wrong, we have to make it right
There are some people who will attempt to weaponize the video we are about to share with you. They will say it’s indicative of Wayne County being a racist place. They will make generalizations about all law enforcement officials. And…
Historic Homecoming: Aycock slays Southern Wayne
It started with a parade through downtown Pikeville, but the party lasted all night. A queen was crowned. The lively student section belted out “I Want it That Way” and “Sweet Caroline.” And the Charles B. Aycock football team punished…
Party in Pikeville
The Charles B. Aycock Homecoming game doesn’t start until 7 p.m., but students, alumni and residents of the town that houses the Golden Falcons have been celebrating since this afternoon. A pre-game parade drew hundreds to downtown Pikeville where candy…
Behind the ribbon
Every October, we color our world pink — ribbons, well-wishes, “fight like a girl” — every way we can possibly think of to let those who are fighting breast cancer know that we support them, we are thinking of them…
Cheerleaders bring it at the fair
Hundreds converged on the Wayne County Fairgrounds Wednesday evening for the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Cheerleading Competition and the contestants didn’t disappoint.
Realigning our perspective
We have gotten into a nasty habit in Wayne County and if we don’t break it, things are only going to get worse. We refuse to have the real discussions — to talk about the various elephants in the room…