It started with a parade through downtown Pikeville, but the party lasted all night. A queen was crowned. The lively student section belted out “I Want it That Way” and “Sweet Caroline.” And the Charles B. Aycock football team punished…
Party in Pikeville
The Charles B. Aycock Homecoming game doesn’t start until 7 p.m., but students, alumni and residents of the town that houses the Golden Falcons have been celebrating since this afternoon. A pre-game parade drew hundreds to downtown Pikeville where candy…
Behind the ribbon
Every October, we color our world pink — ribbons, well-wishes, “fight like a girl” — every way we can possibly think of to let those who are fighting breast cancer know that we support them, we are thinking of them…
Cheerleaders bring it at the fair
Hundreds converged on the Wayne County Fairgrounds Wednesday evening for the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Cheerleading Competition and the contestants didn’t disappoint.
Public response to redistricting options released by WCPS
Some voiced concerns about perceived transportation woes. Others said they were worried about a potential negative impact on military children. There were those who accused school officials of “misleading” the public — justifying the redrawing of district lines as a…
Cougars roll over Beddingfield
Less than 24 hours after its Homecoming game was postponed due to weather, the Goldsboro High School football team punished Beddingfield 31-6 to improve to 3-3 heading into the team’s bye week. The school’s Homecoming Court will be honored at…
Aycock brings the thunder
When a thunderstorm resulted in Goldsboro High School’s Homecoming game being postponed until Saturday at 6 p.m., we, for the second week in a row, traveled to Pikeville to ensure we had some football coverage for you to enjoy this…
Not just another Friday night. A chance to set a new goal.
It had all the makings of a memorable high school football game. The smell of concessions cut through the cool, fall air. Students and cheerleaders were dressed in a Hawaiian theme. A crowd, comparable in size to the one gathered…
Golden Falcons flying high
When the Wayne Christian game was cut short Friday evening — more on that story is coming this weekend — we decided to drive up the road to check on the Charles B. Aycock football team. Well, the Golden Falcons…
Blue and gold … forever
Those who gathered on the Goldsboro High School JROTC pad Friday weren’t just there for the hamburgers dusted with a secret seasoning blend, the nostalgic music or the chance to cheer on the blue and gold. They were there to…