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September 2, 2023 No Responses

Through his lens of hope

Deontay Hooker pulls back a Velcro strap and looks down at his wrist. He knows there are only 30 seconds on the clock — that his team might need a divine intervention to overcome the three-point deficit its facing, that...

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...

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:

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...

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...

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...

February 10, 2023 No Responses

Lady Warriors win a thriller; Cougars finish perfect in conference play

The Eastern Wayne High School girls hit a near-buzzer-beater and then secured a steal to knock off rival Goldsboro High School on the road. Goldsboro’s boys avenged the loss by beating the Warriors to finish the regular season undefeated in...

February 7, 2023 No Responses

GHS locks up conference

Goldsboro High School won its conference Tuesday evening by dominated Spring Creek 89-16. TaKorrie Faison led all scorers with 30. Six of his points came on poster dunks that were so explosive they brought the away crowd to its feet....

February 3, 2023 No Responses

Cougars secure share of conference title

TaKorrie Faison, Amari Latham and Andre Williams put on a show for Goldsboro High School Friday evening to secure at least a share of the conference title with an 80-57 victory over North Johnston. Faison had a staggering 38 points...

January 31, 2023 No Responses

Cougars escape in Princeton

PRINCETON — Two varsity games. Two razor-thin wins for Goldsboro High School at Princeton. After blowing out most of their opponents this season, the Cougars barely squeaked by the Bulldogs Tuesday evening. The Lady Cougars, who seemed rattled at times...

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