Month: April 2021
Everybody Else’s History | Old screen door brings back wonderful memories
By Lisa Rice ALLIANCE – Welcome back to ‘Everybody’s Else’s History.” Last time, we took a look at a ‘Granny Bench,’ which is a unique relic from yesteryear! Many people ask me what my favorite item is in my man cave. I don’t even have…
Lightning strike destroys ancient oak
VANCEBORO – On the corner of his parking lot, Chad Braxton of Kite’s Grocery stands next to a fresh scar on the trunk of this massive tree – evidence of Mother Nature’s power after a strike rocked the town on a Wednesday evening several weeks…
First in a two-part report | Wireless radiation from cell phones causes health problems, say lawsuits
EVERYWHERE USA – A lawsuit has been filed in Louisiana by the family of Frank A. Walker, a man who died of brain cancer after using a cell phone for years and years. The list of defendants is lengthy as it includes not only the…
Two-Part Resolution requires explanation
EASTERN NC – Any attempt to regulate ‘navigable waters’ in this part of the state can be a sticky wicket. Four towns – New Bern, Bridgeton, Oriental, and Trent Woods – learned that the hard way this week! Monday night, the Pamlico County Board of…
Inmates receive stimulus checks
By Patti Mason | News Analysis NEW BERN – The latest stimulus package approved by Congress, and signed by President Biden, does not prohibit inmates and prisoners from receiving a $1,400 stimulus payment. Last year, in the first two stimulus packages, the IRS tried to…
Arapahoe says ‘no’ to vaccine passports
ARAPAHOE – Earlier this month, elected officials in this small town voted unanimously against any requirement for a so-called vaccine passport. In doing so, the five member board empowered Mayor Kenny Heath to draft a resolution to that effect, which is to be transmitted to…
Attacking our 2nd Amendment
By Dexter Liu | News Analysis WASHINGTON, DC – Joe Biden and the Democrat Party do not trust you to be good moral citizens. They don’t trust you with your Constitutional Liberties, including the one that grants you the right to keep and bear arms….
Border is a mess, says Congressman Greg Murphy
US/MEXICO BORDER – Friday, April 9, I saw this situation first hand. Because of the administration’s removal of the ‘Stay in Mexico’ Policy, there has been an essential green light for immigrants to come to the US since the inauguration. If you don’t believe me,…
Rally planned in Town of Beaufort to oppose government sale of water utility
Carteret County For Public Water | http://www.CC4PW.org TOWN OF BEAUFORT – The State of North Carolina has been pushing for consolidation and regionalization of Water & Sewer systems to help reduce costs, rates, and improve water quality. In December of 2019, Carteret County received a grant…
1st Choice announces Ultrasound
By Regina Kemble, Executive Director | 1st Choice Pregnancy Resources ALLIANCE – 1st Choice Pregnancy Resources of Pamlico has not only come into existence but has met what was originally slated as a long-term year goal: Acquisition of Ultrasound Technology. A generous donation is the…
Lt. Gov. implores GOP:
‘Do Not Be Afraid, God Is On Our Side!’
NEW BERN – More than 250 of the Party faithful were regaled last Friday evening by Mark Robinson – the state’s highest ranking black politician – who threw lightning bolts intended to impale some of the Democratic Party’s most sacred cows. Robinson succeeded! Doing so…
Eastern N.C. gets first U.S. Senate candidate in a long, long time
TOWN OF BEAUFORT – Rett Newton, who currently serves as mayor of this small waterfront community, officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate. The election is scheduled for November of 2022, although a primary for the race is likely. “As…
