May 29, 2023 | By The County Compass
September 13, 2023 will mark five years since Hurricane Florence hit Pamlico County, causing flooding and wind-driven-rain damage to many homes through- out the county. The Pamlico County Disaster Recovery Coalition (Coalition) received 543 applications for repairs to damaged homes. Homes were assessed for storm damages ranging from minor damage to leaking roofs, flooding, wind-driven-rain damage along ridge vents on the roof causing water damage to most of the walls and floors in the homes, and shifting foundations.
In December 2018, the first post-hurricane grant was…
May 26, 2023 | By Special to the County Compass
By Gary Timco
THE GRID – There has been much press within the last year about whether or not man can cause climate change (Global Warming) that will ultimately affect humanity, causing ecological and natural disasters. Missing in mainstream media is any mention of scientific research that man has little chance of affecting our natural climate system, and which supports the theory that most climate change is triggered by a number of external forces such as Solar Activity, clouds, and other natural occurrences.
Dr. Jerome Corsi in his recently published book, The Truth about Energy, Global W…
May 23, 2023 | By Press Release
On 05/18/2023, Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office arrested Amy Raynor and Jarard Minor of Oriental for breaking into and stealing residential and commercial air condition units. During the investigation, deputies determined that Raynor and Minor had broken into over 12 different units in Pamlico County, including multiple Churches in the area over the past month.
Amy Marie Raynor, 37, of Oriental, is charged with 14 counts of Felony Injury to Property to Obtain Nonferrous Metals and 14 counts of Misdemeanor Larceny. Raynor is in the Pamlico County Detention Center under a $100,000.00 s…
May 22, 2023 | By The County Compass
BAYBORO – The crew from Hiatt Home Repairs & Property Maintenance has been busy over the past two months, with a complete and thorough upgrade of the 70-year old house on Main Street, which has been the County Compass office for the past six years. Most of the work involved the exterior and foundation, usually conducted during office hours of the newspaper.
“However, we experienced minimal disruptions,” said Jeff Aydelette, Compass publisher. “This humble abode has housed numerous businesses over the years, and Hiatt went above and beyond to give our place a much-needed face lift.”
B…
May 21, 2023 | By The County Compass
COPPER RIDGE – Tuesday night (left), Daimon King, Vice Chairman of the Coastal Carolina Taxpayers Association, introduces the banquet’s keynote speaker Chris Swecker, former Assistant Director of the FBI Criminal Investigative Division. The event honored a law enforcement professional from each of five jurisdictions: Carteret County, Craven County, Pamlico County, New Bern, and Havelock.…
May 19, 2023 | By Press Release
On Saturday December 2, 2022, Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies and Pamlico County EMS responded to a residence in Merritt, NC regarding an unresponsive male. Alex Luis Garcia, 25 of Merritt was pronounced deceased at the residence.
The resulting investigation and autopsy determined that Garcia died as a result of fentanyl toxicity/overdose. The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Office of District Attorney Scott Thomas conducted the investigation which led to the identification of the distributors of the fentanyl that resulted in the death of Garcia.
Evidence…
May 15, 2023 | By The County Compass
Sydney Carter Braxton, left, and Parker Augustus Braxton, children of Chad and Jo-Lynne Braxton of Vanceboro, recently received college degrees. Sydney graduated from ECU with a Masters of Science in Accounting. She will complete the CPA exam and begin work with PBMares, LLP in New Bern. Sydney graduated Summa Cum Laude from ECU in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and minor in Finance. She was President of ECU Club cheerleading, winning a College National Championship in 2021.
Parker is graduating from Craven Community College with an Associates of Arts degree. He will…
May 12, 2023 | By The County Compass
Pamlico County motorists complain of wide disparity in fuel prices
Editor’s note: Many thanks to Brandon Pipkin, Chris Grose, Bobby Cahoon, and others who contributed their first hand accounts to this story.
GASOLINE PUMP – There is no price in the USA more prominent than those shown on fuel pumps. In fact, the digits brazenly appear on large signs, easily seen from area roadways. Most industry insiders familiar with the pricing strategies of today’s mega chains cite competition between outlets as the biggest driver of low prices.
The prevailing mantra goes something like this: More pump…
May 5, 2023 | By Jeff Aydelette
Former addict’s ‘beyond powerful’ presentation for hundreds of Eighth Graders meant to save lives
NEW BERN – Titled ‘Truth About Opioids,’ the well-planned, massive undertaking earned a big A+ for all involved. During an emotional and often graphic 60 minutes, Hoffman recounted his experimentation, abuse, and addiction, including the premeditated and forced entry of a house where he robbed the occupant at gunpoint. That brazenly criminal act netted Hoffman a lengthy jail term, from whence he began his long, often tumultuous road to recovery. Now he tours the country, and expects to co…
May 2, 2023 | By Press Release
On Friday, April 21, 2023, deputies of the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office concluded a two-month investigation related to the sale of illegal narcotics in the Mesic community of Pamlico County. Deputies executed a search warrant at the residence of Montrell Cordess Curtis, 25 of Mesic. Deputies recovered and seized over 100 Fentanyl pills, a quantity of US currency, a short barreled AR-15 style rifle and ammunition, approximately 4.5 ounces of marijuana, and assorted drug paraphernalia. Curtis was arrested and charged with the following crimes and is being held in the Pamlico Co…
April 28, 2023 | By Press Release
April 28, 2023
For Immediate Release
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Republican Party applauds the rulings by the Supreme Court of North Carolina, which reinstate common-sense election integrity protections and restore the constitutional framework after years of partisan subversion by radical Democrats on the bench.
A strong majority of North Carolina voters voted to replace those judicial activists last fall, just like they voted to adopt Voter ID requirements. For the last decade, Democrats have obstructed the Will of the People, but now North Carolina will be among the three doz…
