Eastern Wayne got off to a hot start against C.B. Aycock and never cooled off. The Warriors, led by a stable of running backs, consistently marched down the field during a 47-20 victory against the Golden Falcons on Friday evening. The triumph moved Eastern Wayne to 2-0 on the season, while C.B. Aycock drops to…… read more »
North Duplin battled hard for four quarters, but the Rebels fell to Northside-Pinetown, 49-6, at H.E. Grubbs Field on Friday evening. The Rebels were down 7-6 after the first quarter, but the Panthers outscored the Rebels 42-0 during the final three quarters to win the game. Dujuan Armwood rushed for a team-high 30 yards on…… read more »
Wayne Country Day rolled past Northwood Temple Academy 4-1 on Friday afternoon. Braxton Rose scored two goals to lead the Chargers, while Anthony Valentine and Thomas Gurley each scored one goal. Gurley, Andrew Sherman, and Lucas Beliveau all logged one assist apiece. The Chargers (4-1) overall will put its three-game win streak on the line…… read more »
Wayne Country Day snapped a three-game skid with a 25-18, 22-25, 25-19, 25-23 triumph over Northwood Temple Academy on Friday. With the win, the Chargers improved to 3-4 overall. Wayne Country Day next travels to Rocky Mount for a game against Faith Christian on Thursday.… read more »
Scattered bus delays have greeted some WCPS students as the new school year gets underway. Wayne County Public Schools has confirmed the district is down 17 drivers to start the 2021-2022 school year. To help reduce or prevent delays from occurring, some schools are utilizing staff that are licensed to drive buses. District transportation route…… read more »
People lined up Friday afternoon in Mount Olive to get a delicious plate of fried fish from the Shriners. The officials at the scene said they had a good crowd come through for lunch, and they were expecting an even larger crowd for the dinnertime serving. The Shriners locations set up in Mount Olive and…… read more »
Have you been finding some colorful caterpillars eating the leaves on your azaleas lately? If so, you could be looking at the azalea caterpillars. Often referred to as Labor Day worms, these caterpillars usually show up on azaleas around late August and early September. As with other caterpillars, eventually these “worms” turn into a moth. …… read more »
On May 1st, the Goldsboro Police Department received a DSS referral letter regarding a possible case of child abuse that occurred to three juveniles by a known subject. On Thursday, a suspect was developed following further investigation by the GPD’s Criminal Investigations Division. Warrants were secured on the step-grandmother of the juveniles, 35-year-old Keisha D.…… read more »
The last weekend in August will bring some of the hottest air of the year to the region. The National Weather Service says temps are expected to top out in the mid-90s through Tuesday. Heat indices will likely approach 100-degrees in the Goldsboro area this weekend. Everyone is reminded to be safe in the heat:…… read more »
A new event will show off the best of Mount Olive this fall. The inaugural Pickles, Pigs & Swigs is scheduled for Saturday, November 20th in Downtown Mount Olive. Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce President Julie Beck is the chair for Pickles, Pigs & Swigs. She appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s…… read more »
