Those who attended the Wayne Christian football game Friday evening will likely understand why we are taking our time with our story. Our expectation is to publish our thoughts on what transpired during the game this weekend, so for complete…
Some committee members: Negative reaction to realignment plan is about racism
Reaction to the two redistricting options outlined in August as part of Wayne County Public Schools Fall 2020 Student Realignment Study has been overwhelmingly negative, the company charged with helping to create — and gauging public opinion on — the…
Emotional. Breakthrough.
Some are jumping up and down — hoisting their white helmets skyward, shouting toward the bleachers. Others are embracing — coaches, cheerleaders, one another. Most members of the Charles B. Aycock football team are so lost in the celebration they…
Falcons soar over Goldsboro
The Charles B. Aycock football team improved to 3-1 on the season this evening after winning on the road against rival Goldsboro High School. For complete coverage of the game, follow the New Old North here, on our Facebook page,…
Discrimination claim filed against city, councilman
In a complaint filed August 8 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a city employee who has been on medical leave since mid-July alleges that both the city of Goldsboro and District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams discriminated against her….
Cougars stuff Saints 20-8
In a chippy rivalry game complete with trash-talking, late hits, personal foul penalties and turnovers, two huge offensive plays gave the Goldsboro High School football team its second consecutive win of the season. A 25-yard jump ball caught by standout…
Councilman outlines election “consequences”
Goldsboro City Councilman Gene Aycock is purportedly reaching out directly to voters, outlining what he says the consequences could be if they make the wrong choices in the next city election. In a letter bearing what appears to be his…
One mighty step
If you grew up in North Carolina, you understand — perhaps better than most — that sometimes, rivalries can bring out the very worst in people. If you’re old enough, you probably remember when blood was drawn in the Feb….
A kiss and a prayer
There’s less than 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and time is running out. Goldsboro High School has the ball and has made a valiant comeback against Eastern Wayne. But with its backup quarterback showing little sense of urgency…
We’re OK, but we’ve been there. So, let’s lend a hand.
If you’ve lived in Wayne County long enough, a hurricane has likely taken something from you — something irreplaceable. Some lost loved ones. Others saw their homes and businesses reduced to rubble. Family pets went missing. Precious photo albums vanished….