Month: January 2024

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RALEIGH – Our appreciation to Minnesott Beach town councilman Sarge O’Donnell (left) and Arapahoe mayor Kenny Heath who joined forces early Monday morning to attend a ‘public comment forum’ in Raleigh on proposed homeowners’ insurance rate increases. The duo were among the first to speak…

By Carolyn Garris | Register of Deeds | Beaufort County, NC I am happy to report many positive updates have been implemented in the Beaufort County Register of Deeds office. As the Register of Deeds in Beaufort County, it is my responsibility to safeguard the…

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Keith Andrew Hawk, 58, of Bayboro, NC, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Hawk was arrested following an investigation that revealed Hawk failed to comply with the Sex Offender Registration laws of North…

By Dexter Liu Editor’s note: A frequent contributor to this newspaper, Mr. Liu is an expert on relations between Taiwan and Communist China. On Jan. 13, William Lai of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), won the Taiwan presidency. This win was celebrated by much of…

Email comments opposing insurance rate increases All homeowners in eastern North Carolina are urged to submit public comment about staggering proposed insurance rate increases. The North Carolina Rate Bureau recently filed a request with the North Carolina Department of Insurance for an average statewide increase…

By Allison Potter Editor’s note: Allison Potter is from Aurora and studies journalism at NC State University. From bombs dropped overseas, controversial Supreme Court cases hundreds of miles away, and in state legislation being passed, there are so many things going on in the world…

By Mary Frances Taylor “There is a role for everyone to play at The Old Theater.” This is Carla Fisher’s favorite quote and her personal belief that all people have gifts, talents, and time that can be shared with their community. The Board of Directors…

GRANTSBORO – All nonprofits serving Pamlico County are invited to attend a free, in-person seminar, “Getting Ready for Grant Writing,” on Wednesday, January 17th from 11am-1pm at the Delamar Center at Pamlico Community College. Instructor Natasha Davis from WPS Strategies will review the most common…

Antiques on display in a classic old building seem to be a match made in heaven. Seen here are John Barns, Cathy Alix, Lisa Setliff, and Heather Greenlaw of the New Bern Preservation Foundation who urge you to mark the early February event on your…

UPDATE: As a follow-up to the attached news release issued yesterday, Robert Eiskant is scheduled to arrive at the Carteret County Jail late Monday afternoon.   Mr. Eiskant has been scheduled for his first court appearance on Tuesday, January 9th between 10am and 11am.  Sheriff Asa Buck and…