Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of Detention Sergeant
The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to announce the death of Detention Sergeant Russell Earl Lavarl Jones. The 36-year-old officer lost his life in the line of duty after suffering a medical emergency in the Detention Center on…
Christmas Shopping at Fire Department
Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10am until 2pm. A ‘must-do’ experience. Officially known as the Grantsboro-Silverhill VFD Christmas & Holiday Craft (and Baked Goods) Bazaar, this event is a blast – for the entire family. We highly recommend it.
Contract awarded for dredging of the Back Sound to Lookout Bight Federal Navigation Channel
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Wilmington District took a significant step towards ensuring safe navigation and preserving the natural beauty of Cape Lookout National Seashore by awarding…
Covid 19 – Started WHEN?
Editor’s note: This is the first in a of a series of articles based on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s book, The Real Anthony Fauci – Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health. Since names…
Pamlico Community College President Dr. Jim Ross announces retirement because of wife’s health
Pamlico Community College President Dr. Jim Ross, who led the college to national recognition for student success and helped the institution deal with the challenges of both Hurricane Florence and the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced his retirement after more than…
Biz punches above weight in battle w/ NC Railroad
By Mo Howland | News Opinion NEW BERN – North Carolina residents own a railroad – well, sort of. In 1849 the North Carolina State legislature authorized a private/public partnership to build an east to west railroad connecting the state….
Indian Beach man arrested for promoting prostitution
On 11/18/2023 Carteret County Sheriff’s crime suppression unit (CSU) arrested Brandon Scott Hollamon, 42, of Salter Path Rd, Indian Beach on warrants obtained by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. Hollamon was charged with seventeen various counts of promoting prostitution…
System Pressure Advisory | Pamlico County
System Pressure Advisory The water consumers of Pamlico County Water System are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a waterline cut. Water department contractors are making repairs to the system. The following areas…
Beaufort Man faces drug trafficking charges
On 11/15/2023 Carteret County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lord Zafir Allah Justice, 49, of Laurel Road, Beaufort for trafficking opium and heroin. Detectives conducted several controlled purchases of heroin from Justice who was distributing narcotics across Carteret County. Sheriffs Office street…
Oriental Dragon Boat Races Championship Finals
The Fossil Floaters (Nutrien) Team
Gold Medallists
1st Place
Fossil Floaters (Nutrien) Time: 1:16.35
2nd Place
Babes in a Boat Time: 1:22.45
3rd Place
Oriental Dragon Masters Time: 1:23.80
4th Place
Jojo Workin’ Fights Addiction Time: 1:25.59
New Bern man charged with Death by Distribution following overdose death investigation.
On 11/13/2023 Carteret County Sheriff’s deputies charged Toby Christian Cox, 40, of Old Pollocksville Road, New Bern, with one-count of Death by Distribution pursuant to an overdose death investigation. Cox is currently in custody at the Craven County Detention Center,…