Monthly Archives: September 2022
Democrats continue ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ deception
By Dexter Liu
USA ECONOMY – In advance of the mid-term elections the NC Democrats issued a press release touting Biden’s “accomplishments” – highlighting positive results from the passage of the “Inflation Reduction Act.” Titled “New Toyota EV Investment Highlights President Biden’s Work to Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs,” stated that Toyota plans to double its investment in a Triad-based plant to boost electric vehicle (EV) production.
Governor Cooper had announced that Toyota will build its first North American battery plant in Randolph County and the new Democrat legislation is…
Two more charged following Harris Street Death Investigation
On 09/22/2022 Carteret County Sheriff’s Deputies charged Jason Allen Porter, 42, of Newport with one open count of murder. Porter is currently serving an active prison sentence for probation violations in the New Hanover Department of Corrections and was transported to Carteret County for his first appearance where he was placed on no bond.
On 09/23/2022, Deputies charged Amanda Alice Blanton, 33, of Newport with one open count of murder. Blanton is currently in the Craven County jail pending numerous drug charges and was transported to Carteret County for her first appearance where she…
$50 MILLION!
Massive ‘Needs-Based’ State Grant will build new Pamlico 6 – 12 School
Unheard of sum is more than TWICE the annual budget for all of Pamlico County Government
BAYBORO – The money is staggering. The official notice arrived Wednesday in a letter from Catherine Truitt, Superintendent for Public Instruction, addressed to Lisa Jackson, the superintendent of Pamlico County Schools:
Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that your application for funding through the 2022-23 Needs-Based School Capital Fund has been approved in the amount of $50,000,000 for the following project: New Pamlico 6-12 School.
We are thrilled to be able to share this good news with…
Pamlico County man arrested on drug/gun charges
On Thursday, September 1, 2022, Investigators of the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Timothy Smith in the Grantsboro community of Pamlico County. Smith was the subject of an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics.
During the search of the residence investigators seized approximately 13 grams of cocaine, digital scales, US Currency, and a handgun. Smith, 39, is currently on probation for previous drug crimes and was arrested and charged with the following crimes:
PWIMSD Sch II C/S (Cocaine)
Possession Drug Para…
Southern Flounder season likely to reveal intentional blind eye on limits
By Easton Edwards
Editor’s note: We thank Mr. Edwards for his insightful look at this controversial topic. His report has been gently edited.
EASTERN NC – The 2022 Southern Flounder season has begun. I predict most anglers will turn a blind eye to the limits set forth by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries – specifically the daily limits of flounder catch. This has been building since passage of Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder Management Plan, intended to curtail over-fishing and rebuild the stock.
It has been well-documented that the recreational sector in 2020 greatly ove…
FBI seizes cell phone of high-profile Trump supporter
As reported on www.theblaze.com, a website operated by Blaze TV:
Pillow entrepreneur Mike Lindell claimed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation confiscated his cell phone Tuesday, Sept. 12 while he was at a Hardee’s restaurant in Minnesota.
Lindell made the revelation in a video posted to social media. Click here to view.
“Today the FBI, you’re gonna hear this, you’re probably already hearing it in the news. The FBI came after me, and took my phone. They surrounded me at a Hardee’s, and took my phone that I run all my business, everything with,” sa…
She Can Shoot!
Gun Ownership Among Women Growing Fast
By Stephen Gutowski | DiscourseMagazine.com
Editor’s note: Discourse Magazine is an online publication produced by the Mercatus Center of George Mason University in Arlington, Va.
Robyn Sandoval is seeing a sea change at the gun range: The executive director of A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League is noticing that women are showing up to shoot more than ever before.
“Every week, basically, we’re approached by a new instructor or range that wants to have a women-focused training program in their area,” said Sandoval.
Her experience is part of a great ongoing transformation in the gun…
Two arrested in Vandemere with outstanding warrants
On Friday, September 2, 2022, Pamlico County deputies arrested Brandon Anthony Peltier, 34, of Vandemere on an outstanding warrant for Assault on a female. At the time of his arrest Peltier was found in possession of a handgun and a quantity of cocaine.
Peltier was arrested on August 16 after deputies served a search warrant related to a narcotics investigation. Peltier was arrested and placed into the Pamlico County Detention Center under a $50,000.00 secured bond for that case.
Additional charges related to the August 16 search warrant were also filed at the time of his arrest. Additional…
TeamGreen Bible Bookstore inspired by Pastor Elizabeth Green
By Pastor Denise Preddie | Spiritual Daughter & Volunteer
NEW BERN – TeamGreen Bible Bookstore was birthed through our Overseer, Apostle Gwendolyn Gibbs. Our Grand Opening took place on May 1, 2021. However, the vision for the Bible Bookstore came many years ago and waited for such a time as this.
Located at 1118 S. Glenburnie Road in New Bern, TeamGreen Bible Bookstore operates from a prime location to serve local churches and the community. Upon shopping with us, you will discover our Children’s Corner, Lizzy’s Corner, The Giving Room, and The Green Room.
TeamGreen Bible Bookstore ope…
Not Mother’s Fitness Salon!
VANCEBORO – Elite Aerials hopes to carve a new niche in the world of exercise. The format is certainly not that of a gym. Nor that of a dance studio. But what exactly will people see when they show up for a 10am, Saturday, Sept. 10 Grand Opening?
In an email exchange with this newspaper, Beverly Goehring, described the background of her co-owners in this way: “We have 10-plus years of experience on pole, lyra, silks, and bungee.”
Forget treadmills! It’s the Year 2022. Anything goes! Some early photos exude elegance, fun, and well – sore muscles (at least at first).
Goerhring and her energetic crew…
