Officials from Pikeville estimated there were around 4,000 people attending the first ever Haunts and Harvests event on Saturday night. Everyone started gathering at Dee’s Memorial Park earlier in the day for the fall festival activities. The evening event kicked off at 6 PM with a trunk or treat, movies in the park, and haunted…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Pikeville Celebrates With Haunts and Harvests (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Technical Sgt. Kerry White from the 4th Communications Squadron White has been in the Air Force for 14 years. He was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee (by way of Atlanta). White says his duties with the…… read more »
REMINDER: Redistricting Public Hearing Set For Tuesday
Wayne County holds its public hearing on the newly proposed voter districts this week. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed voter district maps this Tuesday, November 2 at 9:30 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the Wayne County Courthouse Annex, 224 E. Walnut Street in Goldsboro. …… read more »
UMO Students Take Part In Yam Jam Event
Several University of Mount Olive students participated in the annual Yam Jam event hosted by the Society of St. Andrew. Members of UMOs Collegiate FFA and Collegiate Young Farmer & Rancher clubs, along with some UMO Honors Program students, harvested and donated sweet potatoes to local and regional food banks. “We picked just over 15,000…… read more »
Cross Country: Goldsboro’s Bass Wins 2A East Regional
Goldsboro’s Jay Bass continues to put up impressive times. At the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A East Regional meet held at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds, Bass finished in first place with a time of 16 minutes, 45 seconds. Spring Creek’s Dustin Wise came in ninth with a time of 18 minutes, 13 seconds. The…… read more »
Football: Eastern Wayne Wins Wayne County Classic Vs. Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)
After not facing off against each other last season, Eastern Wayne and Goldsboro renewed their 53-year old rivalry on Friday evening. The Warriors scored 28 points in the first half and held off the Cougars to win the Wayne County Classic 28-14. Eastern Wayne clinched the Neuse Six 2A Conference’s second automatic bid and finished…… read more »
Football: C.B. Aycock Ends Season With A Win Against Southern Wayne
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe In a county clash with pride on the line, C.B Aycock prevailed in a big way. The Golden Falcons celebrated senior night with a 44-0 rout of conference rival Southern Wayne on Friday eveing in Pikeville. In the Golden Falcon’s last game of the season, C.B. Aycock head coach…… read more »
Football: North Duplin Falls To Hobbton (PHOTO GALLERY)
North Duplin ended the regular season with a 50-22 loss against Hobbton on Friday evening. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime, but Hobbton outscored the Rebels 36-12 in the second half to get the win. During halftime, Jenna Grady, who was escorted by her brother Evan Brock, was named homecoming queen. The Rebels end…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Rosewood Seniors Discuss Winning First Conference Title Since 2002
The last time the Rosewood boys’ soccer team won a conference title was in 2002. Since 2002, the Eagles have accomplished many things on the soccer pitch, but they could not win a conference title. However, this year’s team was determined to break the Eagles’ long conference title drought. And led by three seniors –…… read more »
Trunk Or Treat Brings Families To The Make A Difference Food Pantry (PHOTO GALLERY)
People started lining up early Friday afternoon for the annual trunk or treat at the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive. The event got underway shortly after 5 p.m. Kids and parents were given treats and goodies from staff and volunteers who were dressed in some very impressive costumes that caught the eyes of…… read more »
