Within 10 minutes of the beginning of a censure hearing convened as a result of an investigation into District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams, Councilman Bevan Foster called for its dismissal. His motion, seconded by Williams himself, failed, but Williams’ attorney…
Not just for kicks
It’s Saturday evening and there’s a group of teenagers behind Faith Presbyterian Church. From a hundred yards away, you can hear their voices — and loud music blaring out of speakers. And when you round the corner of the building,…
Jam session
Hundreds of Wayne County residents converged on Center Street Thursday evening for the latest edition of Center Street Jam. There were children jumping, blowing bubbles, waving paper fans, and cooling off with cups of shaved ice. Jam regulars shagged, did…
Redistricting options provide glimpse of potential changes
Wayne County residents will have the opportunity to review the latest potential WCPS attendance zone maps for the 2020-2021 school year Tuesday, as work continues on a planned countywide redistricting effort that began in February when the Board of Education…
Records request yields Williams investigation exhibits
A records request fulfilled by the city resulted this afternoon in the release of more than a dozen exhibits that detail, in his own words, District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams’ attempt to have Community Relations Director Shycole Simpson-Carter fired three…
BREAKING NEWS: Nelson named new GHS principal
Greenwood Middle School principal Ryan Nelson was named the new Goldsboro High School principal Tuesday evening after a vote by the Wayne County School Board, WCPS communications and public relations director Ken Derksen confirmed this morning. Nelson, who replaces Christopher…
Strickland emotional as Edgewood decision looms
Still mourning the death of her mother, Wayne County School Board member Jennifer Strickland’s voice cracked when she commented ahead of a vote on a new proposal made by WCPS Superintendent Michael Dunsmore — a plan that would allow parents,…
Cougar comes home to give back
Coming off his best year as a pro, where he recorded 10.5 sacks, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed was back on the Goldsboro High School football field Saturday morning to host a free football camp for area youth. Reed…
Receipts released in city dispute
A records request for receipts from the city of Goldsboro validate statements made by Community Affairs director Shycole Simpson-Carter that she paid for lodging for displaced residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence — a claim disputed, at least partially,…
Investigators: Case against Williams could justify councilman’s removal
An investigation into District 1 City Councilman Antonio Williams opened in October 2018 — one Williams has characterized as a “conspiracy” — concludes that the city can be held liable for the board member’s actions toward Community Affairs director Shycole…