The C.B. Aycock girls’ basketball team appears to be finding its stride. The Golden Falcons built up a 13-point halftime lead and held on for a 62-56 victory over Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference opponent New Bern on Thursday night in Pikeville. Kaitlyn Smith scored 15 of her game-high 24 points in the first half to…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Girls Basketball: Golden Falcons Withstand Late New Bern Rally (PHOTO GALLERY)
Spring Creek’s Cunningham Headed To Lenoir CC
Lenior Community College came knocking, and Campbell Cunningham gladly opened the door. On Wednesday afternoon, Cunningham realized his dream to play college baseball was no longer a fantasy as he signed a national letter of intent with the Lancers. “It feels good, and I’ve been waiting to finally make the decision. It was really hard,…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Clinton Defeats Spring Creek
Josue Sanchez Inestroza scored two goals, but Spring Creek fell to Clinton 5-2 on Thursday evening. Spring Creek is now 1-2 overall and will travel to James Kenan (2-0) on Wednesday.… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Leonna Nelson
A three-sport athlete at Princeton High School, Leonna Nelson, is the epitome of a teammate. The senior, who plays softball, basketball and volleyball, brings a laser-like focus to every sport she plays, and it is a perfect example of why she is such an integral part of the Bulldogs’ success. Softball is her primary sport,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Roderick Benjamin
During his time at Rosewood High School, Roderick Benjamin has had a steady stream of impressive performances on the basketball court. Still, perhaps the best impressive thing about the senior is his leadership. When the Eagles are playing, Benjamin leads the Eagles with his impeccable technique and impressive composure. Several players contribute to a good…… read more »
Feds: La Grange Resident Kept Pot, Cocaine At La Grange “Stash House”
A La Grange man will serve over 12 years in prison for federal drug charges. 49-year-old Osvaldo Fuentez-Buentello was sentenced to 148 months in prison for conspiracy to possess and possess with the intent to distribute five (5) kilograms or more of cocaine, fifty (50) grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a…… read more »
City Council Expects Audit Update At Feb. 15 Meeting
The City of Goldsboro continues to wait for its latest financial review. City Manager Tim Salmon informed the Goldsboro City Council that the 2018-2019 audit was not yet complete and has not been submitted to the state yet. According to Salmon, the auditors are currently working with the city’s Finance Department to work through some…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Lays Out Emergency Budget Measures
Gov. Roy Cooper says there are encouraging signs in North Carolina’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper says to help, the state must make strong investments now to help people and businesses recover. On Thursday, the governor recommended emergency recovery and resilience investments for a stronger North Carolina. The recommendations include: $695 million from the…… read more »
North Carolina News – February 4
AP-US-OPIOID-CRISIS-MCKINSEY McKinsey agrees to pay nearly $600M over opioid crisis The global business consultant McKinsey & Co. has agreed to pay nearly $600 million for its role in the opioid crisis. In a deal announced Thursday with attorneys general for most states, the company agrees to make public documents showing communications with OxyContin maker Purdue…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Spring Creek Dominates Midway (PHOTO GALLERY)
Over the past few seasons, Spring Creek has earned a reputation as one of the best soccer teams in Wayne County by outplaying opponents and handing out lopsided losses to all comers. That trend continued Wednesday night as Oscar Escudero, Josue Pineda and Josue Sanchez Inestroza all scored two goals apiece to lead the Gators…… read more »
