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,…
Newport man arrested for child sex offenses
On 11/13/2023 Carteret County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Anthony Forbes, 40, of Dusty Trail, Newport. Forbes was arrested as a result of an undercover investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children detectives. This investigation began after numerous child sex…
Not Your Dad’s Liquor Store
Area’s Newest ABC to Rock!
BRIDGETON – “Here, try a sip of this. I think you’ll enjoy it.” You may hear those words, or similar phrases, from congenial marketers like Tony Ursone of Outer Banks Distilling who is eager to reserve time behind the unique…
New Liquor Store to Pull From Bridgeton & Fairfield Harbour
Shelves in place for 22,000 Bottles of Distilled Spirits CRAVEN COUNTY – Perhaps the nickname came from being a chip off the old block – you see, Chagnon’s father owned and operated three liquor stores in Massachusetts. Fast forward six…
North Carolina Voter Photo ID Requirement in effect
Beginning with the 2023 municipal elections, North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID when they check in to vote. Voters who vote my mail will be asked to include a photocopy of an acceptable ID when returning…
Trojan Horse threatens USA
By Bill Garrison | News Analysis Editor’s note: Mr. Garrison is a retired insurance executive from Connecticut, who now lives near Aurora. In Greek mythology, a powerful opponent of ancient Greece kidnapped a queen, Helen, and imprisoned her in an…
School Choice, Part 2 — www.ncschoolsaroundme.com
Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson | Executive Director, Peletah Ministries Parents in North Carolina have been empowered with opportunities for selecting their child’s education. However, many parents are not aware of these educational options that are available or even how to…
Vote to fill vacant seat could be close
BAYBORO – The Executive Committee of the Pamlico County Republican Party has nominated Sarah Davis for the open Township Five county commission seat. Davis is the wife of Pamlico County Sheriff Chris Davis. A decision to accept the Party’s recommendation…
Two charged in Riverwoods Burglaries
On 10/26/2023 Carteret County deputies arrested Jayden Chance Comer, 22, of 112 Bryan Blvd, Havelock and Joseph Brandon Giffin, 27, of 119 Hatcher Dr, Newport after breaking into two homes on Hatcher Drive in Riverwoods. On Thursday at approximately 4:45pm…
Newport man faces drug trafficking charges
On 10/10/2023, Carteret County Detectives arrested Tex Allen Coward, 47, of Croatan Dr, Newport for Trafficking Methamphetamine. Detectives with the Carteret and Craven County Sheriff’s Offices conducted joint multiple undercover drug purchases of methamphetamine and heroin from Coward who was…