Whitfield honored with NCHSAA Hall of Fame induction
Southern Wayne High School celebrated a monumental moment Friday night, honoring legendary coach Doyle Whitfield for his induction into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Hall of Fame. The event, held between the JV and varsity baseball games, drew a crowd of former players, family, and community members eager to pay tribute to a coach who dedicated decades to shaping young athletes.
North Johnston overwhelms Spring Creek in 14-1 victory
SEVEN SPRINGS — North Johnston asserted dominance early and never relented, securing a 14-1 victory over Spring Creek’s Lady Gators Thursday on. Despite a brief spark from the home team, the visiting Panthers controlled the game with aggressive baserunning and timely hitting.
Gators lose hard-fought battle to N. Johnston
Spring Creek hosted North Johnston on a cool evening in Spring Creek. The weather was mild, with a slight breeze drifting across the field, making for ideal playing conditions. The field, though slightly damp from rainfall earlier in the week, was firm enough for quick passes and sharp movements.
AgFest educates, entertains FFA students while planting the seed for potential new students
It is not unusual to see someone fry pickles — that is unless they are using a high-voltage transmission line.
New bridge signs in memory of fallen trooper unveiled
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced the unveiling of a new sign naming a bridge in memory of a fallen trooper.
Dance ministry to ‘plants seeds’ of the Gospel during annual show at the Paramount
GOLDSBORO — It’s a courtroom scene unlike any other you’ve probably seen in movies or on TV. In this enactment, three souls are on trial, with Satan as the prosecutor, Jesus as the defense attorney, and God as the judge.
Award-winning pickle soda provides taste of N.C. Pickle Festival
Anyone thirsty for a taste of the N.C. Pickle Festival, as well as owning a unique collectible, are in luck — a locally produced pickle soda will be available again for this year’s 39th annual festival.
Vietnam veterans to be honored at celebration; public invited
GOLDSBORO — Thank you! and Welcome home! Those are the messages that will be conveyed to veterans of the Vietnam War during a celebration to be held Saturday, March 29, beginning at 11 a.m., on the second floor of the Wayne County Museum. The public is invited to attend this free event.
Lenten lunches to be held at Presbyterian Church on Wednesdays until Easter
FAISON — “Lent is a season of challenge; we’ve left the celebrations of Christmas and we aren’t quite to Easter,” Pastor David Helbig told a crowd of 60 to 70 gathered for a Lenten lunch in the fellowship hall of Faison Presbyterian Church on Wednesday.
Pastor from Colorado finds a lot to like about the South
DUDLEY — Greeley, Colorado, is about 50 miles north of Denver. It’s a half-hour drive from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and its population is well over 100,000. In other words, it is a world away from Dudley, not just in terms of distance, but also in terms of culture, and one local pastor is navigating those cultural differences since relocating here from Greeley, with his young family, almost four months ago.