Author: Kenneth Fine

Kenneth Fine is an award-winning journalist who resides in Eastern North Carolina. His early work covering the military saw him travel to New York on the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and Afghanistan in 2009 to cover the Global War on Terror. More recently, he co-authored an investigative series that earned national acclaim and was republished in The Guardian and Saveur Magazine. Fine has received dozens of honors from the North Carolina Press Association since 2005, but his most prestigious awards include the 2018 Phil D. Reed Environmental Writing Award, a 2018 Society of Environmental Journalists award, a 2018 Society for Professional Journalists Green Eyeshade Award, and a 2018 Society for Features Journalism award. You can reach him at kfine@newoldnorth.com

October 6, 2019 No Responses

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...

October 4, 2019 No Responses

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....

October 4, 2019 one Response

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....

October 3, 2019 No Responses

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...

October 2, 2019 No Responses

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.

October 1, 2019 No Responses

Public response to redistricting options released by WCPS

Some voiced concerns about perceived transportation woes. Others said they were worried about a potential negative impact on military children. There were those who accused school officials of “misleading” the public — justifying the redrawing of...

September 30, 2019 No Responses

Blue and gold … forever

Those who gathered on the Goldsboro High School JROTC pad Friday weren’t just there for the hamburgers dusted with a secret seasoning blend, the nostalgic music or the chance to cheer on the blue and gold. They were there to...

September 28, 2019 No Responses

Cougars roll over Beddingfield

Less than 24 hours after its Homecoming game was postponed due to weather, the Goldsboro High School football team punished Beddingfield 31-6 to improve to 3-3 heading into the team’s bye week. The school’s Homecoming Court will be honored at...

September 27, 2019 No Responses

Aycock brings the thunder

When a thunderstorm resulted in Goldsboro High School’s Homecoming game being postponed until Saturday at 6 p.m., we, for the second week in a row, traveled to Pikeville to ensure we had some football coverage for you to enjoy this...

September 21, 2019 5 Responses

Not just another Friday night. A chance to set a new goal.

It had all the makings of a memorable high school football game. The smell of concessions cut through the cool, fall air. Students and cheerleaders were dressed in a Hawaiian theme. A crowd, comparable in size to the one gathered...

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