Monthly Archives: January 2022
U.S. Supreme Court to review UNC-Chapel Hill use of ‘affirmative action’ for admissions
By David Bass | Carolina Journal News Service
CHAPEL HILL – The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to make what could be a landmark ruling on the constitutionality of affirmative action after justices decided Monday, Jan. 24, to take up cases arising from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Harvard University.
The cases originated in 2014 when the nonprofit ‘Students for Fair Admissions’ sued UNC-Chapel Hill and Harvard for unfairly discriminating against white and Asian students in their admissions process, giving preference to black and Latino students instead. The cases pro…
Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office Robbery Media Release
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Investigators from the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported armed robbery at 11944 NC Highway 55, The Highway 55 Tobacco and Vape Shop in Grantsboro. It was reported that an unknown male busted the drive-thru window with a crowbar and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect fled the scene on foot with an undetermined amount of cash.
As a result of the investigation Bobby Barber, 42 of New Bern and Katrina Mahmud, 41, also of New Bern were arrested and charged with the crime. Mahmud was an employee of the business and is the spouse of Barber.
The…
Newport man arrested on Child Porn charges
On 01/26/2022 Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce arrested Bradley Dale Morgan, 45, of Newport on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Morgan was charged as a result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. Detectives from the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office ICAC Taskforce, which includes Pine Knoll Shores Police conducted the investigation.
In the early morning hours of 01/25/2022 detectives executed a search warrant on the home of Morgan located in the Rollingwoods Sub…
Red Wolf release planned for eastern North Carolina
Editor’s note: Many large land owners in eastern North Carolina believe this program is doomed due to the inevitable cross-breeding that will occur with an increasing coyote population. The following is an official press release, which faintly alludes to the controversy.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working under a federal court-order to implement its Red Wolf Release Plan this winter. We know that the success of our red wolf program in North Carolina will depend largely on how well we can partner and communicate with landowners, the State of North Carolina, and the community. We…
Beaufort man faces drug charges
Following a lengthy investigation Falanta Terrell Simmons, 34, of 672 Merrimon Road, Beaufort, was arrested and charged with six counts of level three trafficking in heroin.
Detectives charged Simmons following a controlled purchase of nearly 31 grams of suspected heroin and fentanyl.
Simmons was taken into custody on outstanding warrants during a traffic stop on 01/24/2022 and transported to the Carteret County Jail where he is being held on a 2.5-million-dollar bond.
Simmons is a repeat offender and has previously served an active sentence in prison for drug sales. His next court dat…
Arrest made in connection with multiple breaking, entering, of local businesses
On Friday, January 21, 2022, Investigators from the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Ernest Alford CONWAY, 45 of Oriental in connection with multiple breaking, entering, and larcenies that have occurred at local businesses. Over the past several months, beginning in November several businesses in the Bayboro, Arapahoe, and Oriental communities of Pamlico County reported breaking and entering’s resulting in the theft of cash and merchandise valued at approximately $1,500.00. Conway was placed into the Pamlico County Detention Center under a $150,000.00 sec…
High School standout lives & breathes challenging sport!
Softball ‘phenom’ signs with Pfeiffer
Editor’s note: Charly Cooper is the granddaughter of County Compass publishers, Jeff Aydelette and Flora Moorman.
Charly Cooper, a native of Bullock, NC near the Virginia border, is receiving the chance to continue her softball dream at the next level. She will play next season at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC. The game of fast pitch softball has been her life since the ripe old age of 6. She cut her teeth locally playing in the Dixie youth organization, administrated by the Northern Granville Athletic Association. Then at 8 years old she start…
Message from City of New Bern
This is a message from the City of New Bern. Driving conditions remain hazardous today due to ice on roadways. Please stay home if you can. Most main routes are clear, but others, including side streets and sidewalks are very icy. With temperatures still below freezing, and a deep freeze into the teens expected tonight, you and your family are safest if you stay home. If you experience a power outage or frozen pipe issue overnight, please call 252-636-4070 and report it. Thank you and be safe.…
Freedom, Truth & The American Way!
WASHINGTON, DC – That, my friends, is the gist of Sunday’s gathering, officially known as Defeat The Mandates March.
Big-time celebrity types, including headliner Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are joining rank-and-file patriots for the Jan. 23 event. Thousands plan to step peacefully into history, gathering to preserve personal sovereignty and to STOP medical coercion, discrimination and mandates.
We encourage everyone to be virtuous and peaceful and to de-escalate conflict. Below are a few procedures to follow during the peaceful march to keep you safe.
If anybody seems to be agitating for…
City of New Bern is under a State of Emergency
The City of New Bern is under a State of Emergency in preparation for winter storm Jasper, which will bring rain, sleet, snow and ice to our area. This may cause power outages and damages. Driving conditions could be hazardous. Prepare your home and family now in the event of severe weather and stay tuned to local forecasts. City offices will be closed on Friday, January 21. Follow us on social media and on the web at www.newbernnc.gov for further updates. And please stay safe.…
