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

January 12, 2023 No Responses

Cougars — both the boys and the girls — handle Princeton

The Princeton High School varsity boys squad was undefeated. Then, the Bulldogs ran into a buzzsaw at Goldsboro High School. TaKorrie Faison, who only played three quarters, dropped 30 on the Cougars’ conference foe. A few hours earlier, behind incredible...

January 11, 2023 No Responses

Aycock sweeps bitter rival Rosewood

After a handful of early season losses, the Charles B. Aycock boys basketball team seems to be finding its groove. The Golden Falcons completed the season sweep of rival Rosewood Wednesday behind a massive game from junior guard Kamran Prince....

January 7, 2023 No Responses

Farmville holds off Goldsboro

In a matchup of the two best teams in 2A East, Farmville Central beat Goldsboro High School 77-69 Saturday evening at Washington High School. Goldsboro senior TaKorrie Faison led all scorers with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. The...

January 4, 2023 No Responses

Cougars demolish South Granville

Goldsboro High School (11-0) ran South Granville out of the gym Wednesday evening to remain undefeated on the season. TaKorrie Faison had 27 for the Cougars, who will play 2A powerhouse Farmville Central Saturday evening in the 919/252 Classic’s marquee....

January 3, 2023 No Responses

Golden Falcons sweep South Johnston

Charles B. Aycock’s boys and girls varsity squads picked up much-needed conference victories Tuesday against South Johnston in Pikeville. The girls relied on a barrage of made 3-point baskets and lockdown defense en route to a 28-point win, while the...

December 22, 2022 No Responses

Chargers win FCA Winter Classic

MOUNT OLIVE — It was a close game until it wasn’t. Wayne Country Day ran away from rival Wayne Prep in the second half to hand the Generals a lopsided loss in the FCA Winter Classic championship game at the...

December 21, 2022 No Responses

Generals outlast Southern Wayne

MOUNT OLIVE — Wayne Prep hung on to defeat Southern Wayne Wednesday and advance to the FCA Winter Classic championship game tomorrow evening at the University of Mount Olive. The Generals will face Wayne Country Day for the title and...

December 16, 2022 No Responses

East Wake girls, boys beat Aycock

Both the Charles B. Aycock varsity girls and boys were upended by conference foe East Wake Friday evening in Pikeville. The losses dropped the boys to 5-3 on the season and the girls to 6-2. Girls game: East Wake 38,...

December 7, 2022 No Responses

Prince shines as Aycock defeats Rosewood

Kamran Prince dominated on both ends of the floor and his Charles B. Aycock Golden Falcons ran away from rival Rosewood on the road Wednesday. CBA will now have a few days off to prepare for a Friday rematch with...

December 6, 2022 No Responses

Cougars blow out St. Pauls

The Goldsboro High School varsity boys remain undefeated after blowing out Top-10 opponent St. Pauls Tuesday evening at the Cougar Den. Senior standout TaKorrie Faison racked up 26 points for the Cougars. Final: St. Pauls 50, GHS 77 The following...

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