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
Former, current WCSO deputies indicted by federal grand jury
August 30, 2023 No Responses

Former, current WCSO deputies indicted by federal grand jury

A former and current Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy have been indicted by a federal grand jury. According to the indictment, Michael Kenneth Cox, 48, and Christopher Worth, 52, were each indicted on 12 separate fraud charges stemming from an alleged...
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Hidden in plain sight
August 26, 2023 one Response

Hidden in plain sight

His hands clinching the straps of the black backpack secured to his shoulders, Chris Watson looks at the ground. He doesn’t seem to notice that mosquitos have landed on his left shoulder and right forearm. He doesn’t seem outwardly bothered...
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Reforged
August 20, 2023 No Responses

Reforged

It’s late afternoon, but the conditions are unforgiving. The heat index is north of 100 degrees. Stepping into the humidity steals the breath from Scott Littleton’s chest. He is undeterred. He keeps a steady pace as his feet meet the...
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Aycock wins Little River Rivalry game
August 18, 2023 No Responses

Aycock wins Little River Rivalry game

The Charles B. Aycock Golden Falcons beat rival Rosewood 43-19 Friday evening in Pikeville to begin its 2023 football season with a victory. The following photographs were taken by New Old North Editor Ken Fine:
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CBA wins opener
August 14, 2023 No Responses

CBA wins opener

The Charles B. Aycock varsity boys soccer team started its 2023 campaign with a 3-0 home victory over North Lenoir Monday in Pikeville. After a disappointing second-round playoff loss last season, the veteran Golden Falcons squad is eyeing a state...
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Under the gun
June 30, 2023 No Responses

Under the gun

Taj Polack can see the fear in their eyes — the bikini- and swim trunk-clad teenagers barreling toward his backyard on a humid April evening. Most are barefoot. Some are screaming. They jump over his fence — fleeing the barrage...
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Chosen
June 21, 2023 No Responses

Chosen

Editor’s Note: The following story was published in the debut edition of our most ambitious publication to date — our newspaper, “Wayne Week.” The debut edition of the paper, which we be published on a full-time schedule beginning in August...
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Ray of hope
June 12, 2023 No Responses

Ray of hope

Ray Thomas’ eyes swell and tears begin to form. Sitting at the head of a long dining room table, he looks down — taking in, albeit briefly, the fact that he is flanked by people he didn’t know a year...
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Falcons leave the nest
June 9, 2023 No Responses

Falcons leave the nest

The Charles B. Aycock Class of 2023 turned its tassels Friday morning in Pikeville — marking the beginning of next chapters for the hundreds who ended their high school careers in front of family members, friends, teachers, and mentors. For...
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Track stars converge at County Championships
March 31, 2023 No Responses

Track stars converge at County Championships

Wayne County’s public and private school track and field teams converged on Eastern Wayne High School Friday to compete in the annual Wayne County Track & Field Championships. For complete results, check back here or on our Facebook and Instagram...
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