Wayne County United Soccer Club sent five teams to the Explosion Cup in Wilson this past weekend with all five teams came back as finalists. The Academy girls and U12 boys lifted the trophy, while the U10 academy boys, U13 boys, and U16 girls took home the runners-up medals. “This was a great opening weekend…… read more »
Eastern Wayne won its first game of the season during a tri-match against Greene Central and Kinston on Saturday. Greene Central defeated the Warriors in straight sets, but against Kinston, Eastern Wayne mounted a comeback in the first set and turned back Kinston 28-26, 22-25, 25-16, 25-11. Trailing 8-1 in the first set struggling against…… read more »
The schedule is subject to change Monday, Aug 23 Football Eastern Wayne at Southern Wayne 7 p.m. Lakewood at Spring Creek 7 p.m. Rosewood at CBA 7 p.m. North Duplin at Southside 7 p.m. Boys’ soccer Southern Wayne at Eastern Wayne 5 p.m. (played at Bryan Complex) North Lenoir at Rosewood 6 p.m. New Bern…… read more »
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Four months after the last game of their shortened season in the spring, Princeton football returned to the field in style. The Bulldogs trounced Johnston County foe Smithfield-Selma, 42-20 on Friday night at Harvey Brooks field. The Bulldogs have now won 27 of their last 31 games, dating back…… read more »
The Goldsboro Police Department and City of Goldsboro are undertaking a new long-term effort to help the homeless in the community. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West says they’re seeing an influx of homeless persons in the city, particularly in the area of Spence Ave, Royall Ave and Sunburst Drive. Chief West says GPD officers are…… read more »
Class is back in session at Wayne County Public Schools. All of the district’s traditional calendar schools will welcome students back into the classroom today. Masks are required for all students, staff and visitors at WCPS to start the 2021-2022 school year. Drivers should be aware that school buses will be back out on the…… read more »
Carver Heights Principal Winter Goodson knows a thing or two about life, education, faith, and hard work. It is a combination of lessons gained throughout her 40 years that have made her who she is today and have placed her on the path of a career she loves. “I would say that my success can…… read more »
The Beekeepers of the Neuse had a day of fun at Old Waynesborough Park on Saturday. They showed off their beekeeping skills and brought along some delicious honey for attendees. … read more »
After a few postponements, the annual Tube the Neuse kicked off on a warm Saturday morning with clear skies and low river levels. Approximately 70 registered tubers show up at the Wildlife Boat Ramp in Mar-Mac for the journey down the Neuse River. The tubers were loaded on several buses and taken to the entry…… read more »
Hundreds of local students are given the tools to get the school year off to a great start! Kay-Tee from 92.7 JAMZ was broadcasting live during Friday’s event where 700 backpacks loaded with school supplies were handed out to kids. There was also snacks, ice cream and information available from local non-profits during the Back-To-School…… read more »
