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

June 26, 2019 No Responses

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...

June 25, 2019 one Response

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,...

June 22, 2019 No Responses

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...

June 11, 2019 one Response

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 part...

June 8, 2019 No Responses

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 ...

June 6, 2019 No Responses

BREAKING NEWS: City releases Williams investigation report

Moments ago, the city of Goldsboro released a redacted version of an investigation report of District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams. The investigation has been characterized by Williams as a “conspiracy” and has resulted in numerous explosive excha...

June 3, 2019 No Responses

Budget hearing draws a crowd

Some asked council members to ensure there was money for street paving projects. Others urged the board to support programs that help children — from increasing funding for the Boys & Girls Club to making it financially viable to expand...

June 3, 2019 No Responses

Councilman calls investigation “a conspiracy”; Report to be released to public

Moments after shouting prompted a city police officer to peer through the windows into the Goldsboro City Council’s closed session Monday evening, the board invited the crowd back into its pre-meeting work session. And while his voice was far quieter...

May 27, 2019 No Responses

One community. Generations of heroes.

In today’s world, it’s easy to forget that we are a part of something bigger than a family, a workplace, and whatever social media universe we belong to. So more often than not, many of us click the “like” button...

May 25, 2019 No Responses

Classmates … forever

The biggest party of the summer took to downtown Goldsboro Saturday morning, as the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Homecoming Parade unfolded in front of the hundreds who lined Center Street. There were representatives from various graduating classes, pr...

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