September 20, 2021 | By The County Compass
George Henry Midgette, III, 61 of Bayboro was arrested by the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, September 9, 2021. After investigating Midgette for several weeks, Midgette was arrested for Trafficking Heroin, Conspiring to Traffic Heroin, Trafficking Cocaine and Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine.
Midgette was placed in the Pamlico County Detention Center under a 1.5 million dollar secured bond.
In an unrelated investigation, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, North Carolina Probation asked for assistance from the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a warrantle…
September 13, 2021 | By Jeff Aydelette
There will not be a September 16th issue of The County Compass.
We plan to resume regular publication schedule with the paper that comes out on Thursday, September 23.…
September 10, 2021 | By Special to the County Compass
By Dallas Woodhouse | The Woodshed for Carolina Journal | Guest Commentary
RALEIGH – It would be outrageous.
It would be unprecedented.
It would damage the credibility and validity of North Carolina’s highest court for decades.
It would be nothing short of a bloodless coup d’état by the Democrat majority on the state Supreme Court that would devastate North Carolina’s judiciary for years to come.
It would be a lawless decision, driven solely by politics.
It would render 9.6 million legally cast votes by North Carolina citizens meaningless.
It is likely to happen.
In an astonishing and unpre…
September 9, 2021 | By Special to the County Compass
By Scott Thomas | District Attorney
NEW BERN – On Sept. 3, I registered my political party affiliation with the Republican Party. This was a personal decision I made to align my party affiliation with my long-held conservative values and beliefs. My beliefs remain the same, but I have changed my party affiliation to be more consistent with those beliefs. I continue to be a strong supporter of the Constitution, the Second Amendment, the rule of law, our armed services, first responders, and law enforcement. One of the highlights of my 15 years as District Attorney has been working closely with o…
September 8, 2021 | By Jeff Aydelette
NEW BERN – Grady Quattlebaum, PLCC, a new law firm formed in early August of last year by former Sumrell Sugg attorneys Arey Grady and Jill Quattlebaum, abruptly resigned as the legal firm for the Eastern Carolina Council on July 20, 2021.
Two days later, Katie Bordeau, ECC’s executive director, was fired by Eastern Carolina Council’s governing board.
Public records from the agency – obtained by this newspaper – make it clear that the departures of the Grady Quattlebaum law firm and Bordeaux, the ECC executive director, are related. Those same records explain why a ‘General Membership’ me…
September 4, 2021 | By Special to the County Compass
By Easton Edwards
EASTERN NC – The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission – the nine-member governing board for the state’s Division of Marine Fisheries – held its quarterly meeting Thursday, Aug 26 – still ‘virtual’ due to Covid.
Small mesh gill nets were discussed, which could lead to further restrictions on gill net use in North Carolina waters. The Division was tasked to bring suggested changes, that could be used as needed, to change various rules pertaining to gill nets.
The pressure being applied for this was obvious! Special interest groups simply WANT (and I highlight WANT) to r…
September 2, 2021 | By Special to the County Compass
By David R. Henderson and Charles L. Hooper
Editor’s note: This article appeared in the July 28, 2021, edition of the Wall Street Journal.
The Food and Drug Administration claims to follow the science. So why is it attacking ivermectin, a medication it certified in 1996.
Earlier this year the agency put out a special warning that “you should not use ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19.” The FDA’s statement included words and phrases such as “serious harm,” “hospitalized,” “dangerous,” “very dangerous,” “seizures,” “coma and even death” and “highly toxic.” Any reader would think the FD…
August 31, 2021 | By The County Compass
The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens about a recent impersonation scam.
On 08/31/2021, Carteret County Sheriff’s deputies received five complaints from citizens concerning suspected scam phone calls. The suspect is accused of not only spoofing the Sheriff’s Office main line of (252) 728-8400, but also using the name of an actual deputy.
Detectives say this is not the first time the
scammer has identified himself as Lt. Ryan Pittman. In years past the scammer left similar messages requesting phone calls be returned urgently for legal matters. The scammer has also gon…
August 27, 2021 | By Jeff Aydelette
NEW BERN – Grady Quattlebaum, PLCC – a two-person law firm comprised of veteran attorneys Arey Grady and Jill Quattlebaum – abruptly resigned as attorneys for the Eastern Carolina Council on July 20, 2021.
Two days later, ECC’s highest ranking employee was also out the door, when the agency’s governing board voted unanimously to fire Katie Bordeaux, who served as the ECC Executive Director.
What’s going on?
An extensive public records request made by this newspaper has produced a ream of documents that resembles a 5,000 piece jigsaw puzzle. This early timeline of happenings offers ins…
August 27, 2021 | By The County Compass
Sunday, Aug. 22 the MS National Senior America Pageant was the center of excitement for 25 beautiful and talented senior ladies from all over the United States. The pageant was a virtual pageant and our North Carolina 2020/2021 Queen, Laura C. Morgan from Pinewild, was honored to be among the group looking for the National Senior America title.
A watch party at the home of Jeff and Laura Morgan anxiously gathered as the ladies among the Top Ten were announced. Next came the four runner ups and then, Laura Morgan, the NC representative was awarded the title of MS Senior America 2021! She was presen…
August 26, 2021 | By The County Compass
RIVER DUNES – Paddlers and spectators alike embraced a series of races throughout the day on Saturday, which featured more ‘photo finishes’ than ever before. Festival organizer Flora Moorman praised all who participated, and promised the event would return again in 2022!
Community-Championship Final
1st Place – Oriental Dragon Masters
Community-Survivor Consolation Final
1st Place – JoJo Workin’
Military Challenge Championship Race
1st Place – Neuse Winds Freedom Riders
Printable Version…
August 19, 2021 | By The County Compass
My name is Daquiana Jarvis, daughter of Ansel Jarvis and Regina Moore-White who are natives of Pamlico County. Age 20, I am an independent young lady, working hard to live on my own and support myself financially. I had no idea on July 4, 2021 how much this would change. This is the day that I was involved in a terrible car accident, which resulted in me losing two fingers on my left hand. This horrible ordeal has taken a mental toll on me. Many times I cry and cannot stop myself from constantly reliving the accident in my mind.
Thankfully I have a great support system that is helping and assures me that ev…
August 16, 2021 | By Jeff Aydelette
Eastern Carolina Council got its share!
The original sales pitch to Uncle Sam (summarized here in an ECC slide dated June 30, 2021) used a title full of ‘buzzwords’
The ECC’s actual use of the $400,000 (from same slide presentation) is more mundane with no mention of COVID-19 relief.
News Commentary
NEW BERN – The Eastern Carolina Council is a quasi-governmental agency, charged by North Carolina to look out for smallish, rural counties and municipalities that may lack the staff and resources to adequately perform all of the unfunded mandates thrown at them by the General Assembly.
So b…
