The Compass

Riskiest time of year upon us NORTH CAROLINA – The frequency of animal-vehicle crashes climbed considerably in the latest annual report from the N.C. Department of Transportation. Data show more than 2,300 crashes in 2019 when compared to the 2018 statewide total, with the overall figure reaching 20,331 accidents. The increase can be attributed to the state’s growing population with more drivers on the road, and decreasing animal habitat. Deer account for about 90 percent of all animal-related crashes – something motorists should keep in mind as we enter October, November, and December…

Contentious debates demonstrate a nation divided By Dexter Liu | Guest Commentary As I watched the recent presidential debate, I cringed like most folks at the incivility of the evening. Unlike some of my friends, however, I do understand why the debate was so confrontational. Gone are the days of the genteel Reagan v Mondale debates where Reagan’s clever quip earned a chuckle even from his opponent — resoundingly winning the night and ultimately the election. But sadly, today’s America is a profoundly different place. While Reagan and Mondale had disagreements, in th…

By Gordon Allison | Technical Writer CANADA – Here are a few brief stories that urge caution when assessing situations. In engineering speak, there is a saying, “There are no free lunches.” This concept means there are always positives and negatives to every situation, plan of action, and product design. In this article, we discuss medical care. The first story is about some friends in Canada. Their names are changed to protect their privacy. Thomas and Rachael have a daughter who also lives in Ontario, Canada. Susan is about 40 years old and has a 4 year old son. She was taken ill and rushed to the…

By Gordon Allison, Jr. | Book Review Editor’s note: Adam Baratta wrote his first financial book published in August 2018, titled, Gold Is A Better Way: And Other Wealth Building Secrets Wall Street Doesn’t Want You To Know. He just released his second book, The Great Devaluation, which builds on his first book. Both books have become national bestsellers. This review is written by Gordon Allison Jr., a Pamlico County resident and frequent contributor to The County Compass. The Great Devaluation is best described as “the movie Groundhog Day meets the Great Depression. It is presented in a ser…

The Speaker will host a press conference at 3:30 pm Monday in Raleigh Kings Mountain NC: Speaker Tim Moore said Monday that a pledge signed by dozens of House Democratic leaders and candidates to defund law enforcement in North Carolina was a wake-up call for families now rightfully concerned about their personal safety if radical liberal Democrats gain influence in the General Assembly.   “Police funding…has been shown to have no connection to crime rates,” the radical liberal pledge to defund law enforcement signed by dozens of North Carolina House Democrats declares.   Nearly 50 cu…