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…
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…
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…