Author: Renee Carey

Renee Carey has been an award-winning writer, editor and commentator in community newspaper markets for nearly 25 years. An Ohio native, she began her journalism career in high school, deciding then that storytelling was her calling. She honed her craft at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, earning a degree in journalism from the Honors Tutorial College. Since then, she has spent her career telling people's stories, commenting on politics and life and teaching others how to do the same — an avocation that has introduced her to thousands of people who have inspired her and taught her many lessons about integrity, courage, faith and happiness. Mrs. Carey resides in North Carolina with her husband and two dogs, Rush and Beau. You can reach her at rcarey@newoldnorth.com

March 21, 2020 No Responses

When the going gets tough, Wayne rises

We are all uneasy and a little scared. The constant barrage of news about COVID-19 and the extreme effect it is having on our daily lives just keeps coming — and that has made us all pause a bit and...

March 17, 2020 one Response

A critical choice at a critical moment: Allison Pridgen should be frontrunner for her late husband’s school board seat

The Wayne County Board of Education has called a special meeting for Thursday to discuss a vacant spot on the board. It will not be an easy one to fill — it is the seat the late Rick Pridgen held...

March 14, 2020 one Response

Governor shuts down all N.C. schools for two weeks

Earlier this afternoon, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order that will result in the shutdown of all schools in the state for two weeks. “I am guided by a clear goal: doing all we can to keep...

March 14, 2020 No Responses

State superintendent puts power in local hands. WCPS says reported COVID-19 cases ‘do not warrant actions such as school closures.’

Wayne County Public Schools are not contemplating closing at this time, local officials announced Saturday. “Based on the current guidance from local, state and federal health officials, reported cases of COVID-19 in the community do not warrant actions such...

March 13, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19 is likely here, but panicking isn’t the way to beat it.

OK, so now we have a presumptive case of COVID-19 in Wayne County. County officials reported late Friday that the patient is under quarantine at home and is showing minor symptoms. They are waiting, they say, for official confirmation from...

March 12, 2020 2 Responses

High school sports suspended amid COVID-19 fears

The N.C. High School Athletic Association announced this afternoon that it would suspend all sports through April 6, amid fears associated with the potential spread of COVID-19. “As much as we would like the opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches, and...

March 12, 2020 2 Responses

Award-winning editor comes ‘home’ to help lead New Old North

Sometimes a place just stays with you. It might be the happy memories you had there or the friends you made along the way. And because of both of those, a piece of my heart has remained in North Carolina...

January 3, 2019 No Responses

Horse whispers

CARY — Their eyes meet — and for a second, they connect. As Lorene Tanner runs her hand along the soft nose and silky cheek, she smiles. She says she has a soft spot for her gentleman caller — speaking...

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