Building Vandemere’s Future Together: The Heritage Connection Trail
By Sandra Snipes, Mayor Vandemere has always been defined by its people—by the families who have worked its waters, farmed its land, and cared deeply about this place we call home. As generations evolve and change becomes inevitable, preserving and sharing our history becomes even…
AI Fun on April 16 at Pamlico Community College
Join us Thursday, April 16, from noon to 6:45 p.m. for Pamlico Community College’s inaugural AI Fest at the Hwy 306 Grantsboro campus! Community members, families, local business owners, educators, and anyone curious about Artificial Intelligence are welcome! The afternoon features AI training workshops designed…
An Inside Look at How Medicare Tackles Fraudsters
(It happens in NC, not just Minnesota) By Gordon Allison | Reporter ARAPAHOE – This past week, I received a mailing from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). That letter had a headline printed in bold type that said my current Medicare card was…
Looks Real . . . . . WRONG!!!
RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians of a new text scam targeting drivers with a fake parking and toll violation notice. The message claims the recipient has an outstanding parking or toll violation that has led to an enforcement action against…
Officials Rely on Property Tax to Close Gap
By Paul Slobodian Editor’s note: Mr. Slobodian is a Pamlico County resident who closely monitors the fiscal condition of local government. Over the past five budget cycles, Pamlico County has quietly undergone one of the most significant fiscal expansions in its recent history. What began…
Missile Warfare Depends on GPS
Editor’s Note: As Iran blocks the Straits of Hormuz, (with the exception of oil for the People’s Republic of China), this is a good time to look at the GPS satellite galaxies and the ‘one-way’ drones that Iran sends out to cause mayhem and death….
Lightweight cellular concrete ideal for ‘geo-technical void filling’ say DOT experts
JAMES CITY – The upgrade of a 5-mile section of U.S. 70 in Craven County has come with some unique challenges due to the site’s proximity to the Neuse River, existing railroad bed, and sprawling airport. Poor soil conditions in the area made traditional fill…
ALERT! Rural Coastal Pamlico County Area — NC Senate Renews Push for Ferry Tolls
By Ken Heath, Chairman | Pamlico County Commission EASTERN NC – With the primary over, the NC Senate is pushing forward on its plan to impose new ferry tolls on routes that have ALWAYS been free – Hatteras-Ocracoke, Cherry Branch-Minnesott (key for Pamlico County), Currituck-Knotts…
Work of Mental Health Visionary to Continue
Mary Houston-Harvey dies, age 80 Herewith a proposal to create a prototype for an entirely new type of mental health facility/community using current healing modalities that balance body, mind and spirit providing a safe, healthy, healing environment for children and teenagers from 10-18 who have…
Communist China attempted to thwart Olympic success of American Figure Skater
Editor’s note: Mr. Liu resides in Oriental. He is not related to Alysa Liu or her family. After America’s 24-year hiatus from winning the gold for women’s figure skating, Alysa Liu’s medal in Milan was a miraculous and magical moment – but it was only…
Partnership, Planning & Progress Determine Aurora’s Future
By Curt Hendrix, Mayor | Town of Aurora, NC Aurora is a town with deep roots, resilient people, and a strong future. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reminded that communities like ours are the heart of the American story — places…
Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant; Drug and Animal Cruelty Charges Filed
On February 27, 2026, the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1445 Silverbrook Road, Oriental, North Carolina, in connection with an investigation into the sale of controlled substance from the residence. During the execution of the search warrant, investigators located multiple dogs…
