A months-long redistricting process that cost the county $75,000 seemingly fizzled Monday evening, as the committee charged with making a recommendation to the Wayne County School Board decided against putting its stamp of approval on any of the maps presented…
Sometimes you just can’t stay silent
There are some people who might avoid the discussion we are about to have with you. They would worry about being called racist, bigoted or being accused of a political correctness violation. They would rather sit back and shake their…
When there’s a wrong, we have to make it right
There are some people who will attempt to weaponize the video we are about to share with you. They will say it’s indicative of Wayne County being a racist place. They will make generalizations about all law enforcement officials. And…
Historic Homecoming: Aycock slays Southern Wayne
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…
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…
A swing … and a missed opportunity
There is a time to talk about the violence that has become all too common in our community — the fact that it feels as though you can’t take your children to a high school football or basketball game, even…