Monthly Archives: September 2021
Eastern Carolina Council, Part 7:,/h4> New ECC director charged with picking up the pieces
Editor’s note: The regional agency has been in disarray over the past two months, following the abrupt resignation of its law firm, Grady Quattlebaum; and, two days later the equally sudden dismissal of its executive director, Katie Bordeaux.
NEW BERN – The Executive Committee of the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments recently announced that it has retained Timothy J (Tim) Ware as its Interim Executive Director, effective September 13, 2021.
A graduate of NC State University, Ware served as Fiscal Director and Assistant Director of the Mid-East Commission, headquartered in Wash…
Exciting Club Championship next step in course’s evolution !
MINNESOTT BEACH – Two picture-perfect weather days arrived on schedule at Minnesott Yacht, Golf & Country Club this past weekend, which accommodated a good turnout from the membership and some amazing golf over the 36-hole tournament.
Ken Howard – who at age 70 might have opted for the Seniors Division – instead chose to compete among the club’s best in the coveted Men’s Championship Division.
As a southpaw in a bright red hat, Howard – who resembles the build and stature of golfing great Gary Player – was easy to spot as a member of Sunday’s last foursome. A 79 on Saturday, and a superb 76 on…
Baseball for youngsters in jeopardy | Legendary Babe Ruth would be sad
By Kim Jones
BAYBORO – Pamlico Babe Ruth League is struggling and needs YOUR help! We are in need of volunteers to take on roles as board members, and volunteers to assist during the season to support the kids during the games. No effort is too small and costs very little (to zero). The ages of our kids are 4 to 18. They are our future, and deserve this opportunity!
I believe – as do other parents and grandparents – that organized sports help to develop character, as well as teaching a healthy amount of competition.
This league, which I’m sure many of you played in, means so much to our growi…
Eastern Carolina Council, Part 6:
Right Place at Right Time
Coincidence? Luck? Or, possibly a Plan?
Handsomely paid tasks immediately fall into lap of new law firm
Editor’s Note: In an email exchange with the Grady Quattlebaum law firm, this newspaper has made it clear that we are eager to print any formal statement from the law firm – either now or in the future – that refutes, corroborates, or clarifies our reporting on this subject.
NEW BERN – Grady Quattlebaum PLCC, a new law firm formed in early August of 2020 by former Sumrell Sugg attorneys Arey Grady and Jill Quattlebaum, abruptly resigned as the legal firm for the Eastern Carolina Council on Ju…
RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE!
Course improvements / new attitude triples membership
Club Championship set for Minnesott this weekend
Will these reigning champs retain their titles . . . and parking spots??
MINNESOTT BEACH – Adjacent to the Neuse River, the 18-hole, par 72 course features tree-lined fairways, raised greens, water challenges and strategically-placed sand traps. Five sets of tees accommodate players of every age and skill level.
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Case could destroy state’s highest court
By Dallas Woodhouse | The Woodshed for Carolina Journal | Guest Commentary | carolinajournal.com
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 a…
Actual Girders from 9-11 Focal Point of Commemoration
By Sandy Schulties | 9-11 Event Coordinator
FAIRFIELD HARBOUR – We welcome everyone to join us at 8am on Saturday, September 11th at the Fairfield Harbour Fire Station/Community Center (585 Broad Creek Road, New Bern) where we will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the day that changed our nation forever.
Our keynote speaker will be the Fairfield Harbour resident engineer/architect of our 9-11 memorial. Touch the steel girders from the World Trade Center that are the focal point of our memorial. Look at the surrounding pieces of scattered concrete that represent the feel of the day-aft…
D.A. switches Party
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…
Young man loves old Bibles
BAYBORO – Trey Stewart, 27, describes himself as a caretaker of old Bibles – but only after he makes every attempt to locate the family of the original owners. Here, he shows off his oldest – a large type edition from Pennsylvania printed in 1812. If readers would like to donate an old Bible, Stewart can be reached at (910) 358-1445. …
Why is FDA attacking Safe, Effective Drug?
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…
