Still mourning the death of her mother, Wayne County School Board member Jennifer Strickland’s voice cracked when she commented ahead of a vote on a new proposal made by WCPS Superintendent Michael Dunsmore — a plan that would allow parents,…
Cougar comes home to give back
Coming off his best year as a pro, where he recorded 10.5 sacks, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed was back on the Goldsboro High School football field Saturday morning to host a free football camp for area youth. Reed…
Receipts released in city dispute
A records request for receipts from the city of Goldsboro validate statements made by Community Affairs director Shycole Simpson-Carter that she paid for lodging for displaced residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence — a claim disputed, at least partially,…
Investigators: Case against Williams could justify councilman’s removal
An investigation into District 1 City Councilman Antonio Williams opened in October 2018 — one Williams has characterized as a “conspiracy” — concludes that the city can be held liable for the board member’s actions toward Community Affairs director Shycole…
BREAKING NEWS: City releases Williams investigation report
Moments ago, the city of Goldsboro released a redacted version of an investigation report of District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams. The investigation has been characterized by Williams as a “conspiracy” and has resulted in numerous explosive exchanges between members of…
Budget hearing draws a crowd
Some asked council members to ensure there was money for street paving projects. Others urged the board to support programs that help children — from increasing funding for the Boys & Girls Club to making it financially viable to expand…
Councilman calls investigation “a conspiracy”; Report to be released to public
Moments after shouting prompted a city police officer to peer through the windows into the Goldsboro City Council’s closed session Monday evening, the board invited the crowd back into its pre-meeting work session. And while his voice was far quieter…
Classmates … forever
The biggest party of the summer took to downtown Goldsboro Saturday morning, as the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Homecoming Parade unfolded in front of the hundreds who lined Center Street. There were representatives from various graduating classes, princesses, sororities and…
Silver linings
It’s just before sundown when a cool breeze cuts through the blazing heat that had, for the better part of the afternoon, consumed the hundreds who converged on the Wayne County Fairgrounds Friday evening. And for a moment, the gust…
One community. Generations of heroes.
In today’s world, it’s easy to forget that we are a part of something bigger than a family, a workplace, and whatever social media universe we belong to. So more often than not, many of us click the “like” button…