Southern Wayne’s Adam “Stone” Cain always wanted to play running back, but when he was younger playing pop warner, he could not live out his dreams of carrying the football. “I played in little league, and there was always a weight limit, and I was always over it,” Cain said. “No matter how much I…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Athlete Of The Week: Adam Cain
Rotary’s Field Of Honor Flag Display Opens At WCC
Hundreds of American Flags are flying on the campus of Wayne Community College. The Goldsboro Rotary Club officially unveiled its 2nd annual Field of Honor at WCC on Thursday. Sherry Archibald, President of the Goldsboro Rotary Club, says the flags in the display honor “active-duty military, veterans, first responders, teachers, neighbors, family and friends.” Archibald…… read more »
Wayne County Surpasses 58,000 With At Least One Vaccine Dose
Over 58,000 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wayne County. Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services show 58,102 people have received at least one vaccine dose, representing 47% of the county’s population. 50,247 people have been fully vaccinated, which is just 41% of Wayne…… read more »
Driver Charged With Felony Involuntary Manslaughter For May Crash
New charges are filed in a May fatal crash on a Wayne County highway. The State Highway Patrol reports Christopher K. Blair of La Grange has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter for the May 25th collision on U.S. 70 at Oak Forest Road. Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were reportedly attempting to pull over…… read more »
Partnership Taking Orders For Lobster & Shrimp Fest
The 17th annual Lobster and Shrimp Fest is quickly approaching. The Partnership for Children of Wayne County will hold their annual event on September 24th at the Partnership office. The event has taken place for the last 16 years. Even last year during the pandemic, the staff and the board decided to proceed with the…… read more »
Wayne County Pipe Improvements Require Road Closure
A section of Friendly Drive west of Goldsboro will close Monday morning for approximately two weeks to allow for three drainage pipes to be replaced. State transportation maintenance crews will replace the failing crossline pipes, which are between Rosewood and Braswell roads in the Rosewood community. Friendly Drive will be closed to through traffic in…… read more »
Jarran Reed Discusses New NFL Team And Goldsboro Roots
It’s been an offseason of change for former Goldsboro High School standout and current NFL player Jarran Reed. Reed spent the first five years of his pro football career with the Seattle Seahawks, but after the 2020 season, it was time for Reed to find a home. He eventually signed with the Kansas City Chiefs,…… read more »
Game Of The Week Preview: Goldsboro Looks To Bounce Back Against Rocky Mount
After last week’s tough loss to Southern Wayne, Goldsboro is ready to turn the page against Rocky Mount on Friday night. Kickoff is 7 p.m. COVID-19 has affected many football programs across the state this season, and Goldsboro (1-2 overall) is no different. And Goldsboro head coach Timothy Ray said his team has to be…… read more »
North Carolina News – September 9
MURDER SUSPECT- SEARCH Man wanted for murders in two North Carolina cities GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Police are looking for a man wanted for homicides in two North Carolina cities over three days, warning that he should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. A news release from the Greensboro Police Department says 29-year-old Malek Anthony…… read more »
Princeton’s Brooks And Perris Are The Perfect Combination
The football season only started four weeks ago, but one thing is for certain, Princeton has one of the most dynamic running back duos in the state. The potent tandem of senior Jaydon Brooks and junior Christian Perris gives opposing defenses absolutely no time to relax and catch their breaths. “We’re working, and we’re on…… read more »
