State Auditor Candidate Lambastes Mismanaged Durham School System
DURHAM – State examiners should immediately determine and disclose what kind of mismanagement led to Durham’s public-school financial disaster, Dave Boliek, the leading Republican candidate for State Auditor, said Wednesday. “The crisis in Durham’s public schools is a local outrage…
USA Fiddles Away Status as Reserve Currency
The debasement of our currency is now occurring at a rapid case. One factor is the reckless policy of using our dollar as a weapon against countries such as Russia. This weaponization results when we seize U.S. Dollar denominated reserves…
1899 – 2024
Oriental Celebrates 125 Years
Every 25 years the city of Oriental celebrates its heritage and 2024 marks 125 years. Appropriately, this celebration donates all proceeds to the Oriental History Museum. Our celebration runs the weekend 1-3 March with a Parade, 43 craft and food…
Finance Officer in Pamlico agrees to don second cap!
Candy Bohmert, Chair of Pamlico Commission, released the following statement: The appointment of Bill Fentress to Financial Director/Assistant County Manager was recognition of the role he already has and it gives the Manager the ability to add assignments to him. …
Fiscal Cliff Looms
WASHINGTON, DC – In a recent interview on ‘60 Minutes,’ Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that our debt is unsustainable and reiterated that our debt is growing faster than Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Having been a Registered Investment Advisor…
Airport Welcomes Breeze ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier’ Flights
NEW BERN – Breeze Airways, which bills itself as a ‘seriously nice’ airline, received a warm, well-attended Tuesday morning greeting from area VIPs, and future passengers! Turns out Emily Jones, age 11, may well be one of the first to…
Train carrying molten sulphur derails
At approximately 12:36 am Saturday morning (Feb. 3), a CSX train traveling on Norfolk Southern tracks derailed 14 cars near Aurora. Four of the derailed cars were empty and 10 were carrying molten sulphur. CSX worked collaboratively with Norfolk Southern…
Well-Known Author Switches Publishers
AURORA – Sherri Hollister is now published by Cushing Publishing. She describes her popular genre as ‘historical cozy mysteries.’ One recent novel has even been renamed – ‘How to Sabotage A Wild West Show’ – certainly an intriguing title! Meet…
Youth ➡You Gotta Vote! The future of our nation depends on us.
By Allison Potter Editor’s note: Allison is a journalism student at NC State University. She offers a unique perspective as she will be voting for the very first time in the March 5 primary. Precincts, primaries, and what-not: the world…
What Can Possibly Go Wrong? State Welcomes All Types of Sports Betting
RALEIGH –Monday, March 11, is the day that legal sports wagering can begin in North Carolina for those age 21 and up. Those who are so inclined must have established accounts with a licensed operator; and, if so, they can…
Joan Leary retires from Town of Bayboro
After decades of loyal service, Joan Leary has stepped down as Town Clerk. In a well-attended ceremony Tuesday evening, citizens and elected officials praised Leary as multi-talented, congenial, and detail-oriented. All agreed that her ever present smile, and cheerful nature…