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…
More to the story
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….
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….
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…
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…