Monthly Archives: December 2022
GREETINGS FROM # 99
Once voted Pamlico County’s Top Athlete over the past 50 years, Doug Smith is a 1978 graduate of Pamlico High School, played college football for Auburn, and went on star in the NFL as a defensive tackle for the Houston Oilers. In 1997, the Oilers franchise moved to Tennessee and became the Titans. During a recent reunion in Tennessee, Smith (center) hobnobbed with Heisman Trophy winners, from left: Johnny Rodgers, 1972 Nebraska; George Rogers, 1980 South Carolina; (Smith); and Archie Griffin 1974 & 1975, Ohio State. At far right is Robert, representing event sponsor John Deere. …
Craven County Board of Education – Part 2:
MEET THE BOARD!
After rocky start, Manning & Murphy leave local GOP scratching head
By Lori Ann Grady (Worley)
NEW BERN – The four new board members – all Republicans – have confirmed that during the campaign they were in communication about future board opportunities and priorities, if they could successfully “flip” the board, thus gaining a conservative majority.
This included informal conversations to align on important issues – safety and security, teacher recruitment and retention, academic improvements, curriculum oversight, meeting acumen, and partnering with County Commissioners to…
LOOK OUT FOR THESE TRAVEL SCAMS
Amid reports that January is the busiest month for booking holidays in Europe, experts at Scams.info have provided expert tips on how to avoid the most widespread scams targeting tourists abroad.
Transport – When taking trips abroad, it’s vital to consider how you will travel throughout the country beforehand. Unregulated airport taxis could take advantage of the fact that you aren’t local and may be uneducated on typical fares. As a result, you could be charged extremely high rates or taken to the incorrect destination which pay the taxi a finder’s fee, rather t…
After GOP sweep, Craven School Board expected to tilt right … but will it?
By Lori Ann Grady (Worley)
NEW BERN – For the first time in Craven County history – and in the first election after making the school board partisan – Craven County installed FOUR new members of the Craven County Board of Education last week. ALL of the new members are registered Republicans, which should have created a conservative majority on the board, “flipping” the non-conservative majority that has captured the board for more than 20 years.
A little bit of History
Historically, members of the school board were non-partisan, until a local bill passed in 2021 by the General Assembly change…
‘Kelly Twinz’ Car Raffle!
ALLIANCE – Chevette Kelly (left) and Chevonne Kelly of LEVELUP AUTO SALES are on a mission: Affordable Housing in Pamlico County.…
Mike’s Fine Jewelers | Customers embrace new location
NEW BERN – Despite the fact that they deal every day in exquisite, top-of-the-line jewelry, Bruce and Cindy Price are just regular, hard-working, down-to-earth people. The couple agree that the store’s new, high-traffic location at 1801 S. Glenburnie Road is perfect for loyal customers, and will for sure attract many, many newcomers.
However, the decision was not an easy one. After all, 64 years at the same Middle Street location in downtown New Bern qualifies as ‘legendary.’ Leaving was indeed bittersweet, and took more than a year of detailed, intricate planning.
“Yes, we’re larger now…
Atlantic man charged with child porn following an ICAC investigation
***UPDATE***
Defendant David Ray Willis had his first court appearance today, 12/15/2022. At his first appearance Judge Paul Delamar increased his bond to one-millions dollars.
On 12/14/2022 Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested David Ray Willis, 56, of Bert Rd, Atlantic, NC.
Willis was charged with ten-counts of Third-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (possession of child porn materials). Equipment used to facilitate these crimes was seized. This was a joint investigation involving Onslow County Sheriff…
Fentanyl overdose death leads to three arrests in Pamlico County
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies and Pamlico County EMS responded to a residence in Grantsboro, NC regarding an unresponsive female. Megan Hypes Gaylord 33, of Grantsboro was transported to Carolina East Health Systems where she was later pronounced deceased.
The resulting investigation and autopsy determined that Gaylord died as a result of fentanyl toxicity/overdose.
The investigation led to the arrest of 3 individuals related to the death of Gaylord. Matthew Paul Dunham 39, of Grantsboro, Mitchell Quinn Sadler 58, and Christina Shuck Sadler 4…
Hardest Exercise? Opening the Gym Door!
After that, it’s all gravy. (No biscuits)
By Steven Eric, Personal Trainer
BAYBORO – Hello, Folks! My name is Steven Eric – ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, originally from Brooklyn, New York, but now so happy to be living in Oriental, and blessed to be part of the ‘fitness family’ at Champion Sports & Fitness on Hwy. 55 in Bayboro.
I began my fitness journey in Marine Corps boot camp, and never looked back. It was a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. Needless to say, I kept it going. When I decided this was my passion, I began my education as a Personal Trainer. My profession has many aspects…
