Month: May 2024

‘All-Aboard’ for Pinehurst !!! Train to U.S. Open result of behind scenes scramble RALEIGH – N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced this week that NC By Train (www.ncbytrain.org) will run a special route from Raleigh to this year’s U.S. Open in Pinehurst. “We’re thrilled…

BAYBORO – Sisters Lila and Shelby Mehring, wearing the crisp cadet uniforms of the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Corps unit from Pamlico County High School, imparted a wistful, emotional, and evocative experience with their tandem-violin rendition of the Star Spangled Banner during observance of the…

By Adam Andrzejewski | OpenTheBooks.com Editor’s note: Mr. Andrzejewski and his staff are tenacious researchers. The County Compass is indebted to them for this report. CHAPEL HILL – The University of North Carolina’s 16 campuses spend no less than $90 million per year in pay…

Monday, May 27th at 10 AM. Location is the County Courthouse in Bayboro. Duration of about 30 minutes. We welcome guests at the event. Some chairs will be provided but If you would be more comfortable, please bring your own. For more information, contact Larry…

By Cindy Sallis, GOP Delegate | Duplin County GREENSBORO – Over a thousand Republicans from across our state will pour into Greensboro for their annual Republican State Convention this weekend, May 23-26, where rights and life are to be defended! Expect to see a VERY…

LAST OF 4-PART SERIES By Jeff & Colyn Fleming | 12V Marine In recent weeks, many of you have seen articles about our experiences onboard ‘Icon of the Seas’ – the world’s largest (and newest) cruise ship. We are a father/son team, having worked on…

Mr. Martin Spratt, the developer who submitted a rezoning request for an executive RV Park in Oriental, sent the following letter dated (April 12) to the Oriental Town Mayor and Commissioners. Normally these types of letters discussing town matters would be read by the Mayor…

By Allison Potter Last summer, I graduated from The Epiphany School of Global Studies in New Bern as I anticipated going to NC State in the Fall. Soon after graduating I attended orientation at NC State where they told me everything that I needed to…

Vast Tract of Timberland Sprayed with Herbicide STRAIGHT ROAD – Monday night, the Pamlico County Commissioners heard from a trio of concerned citizens who fear that recent spraying on land now owned by International Paper (formerly Weyerhaeuser) jeopardizes wildlife, nearby streams, and possibly humanity. “If…

On May 10, 2024, at 12:25 p.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of M L King Jr Blvd for an armed robbery complaint. The caller reported that a white male named Christopher M Lysogorski, age 33, held him at gunpoint and robbed him. The…

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) announced this week a significant enhancement in service. American Airlines is increasing the number of daily flights at EWN connecting travelers through Charlotte to destinations of their choice all around the world. This expansion demonstrates American’s commitment to providing convenient…

Saturday, May 4th, the MS North Carolina Senior America Pageant was the center of excitement for ten beautiful and talented senior ladies from the state of North Carolina. Martha Redfearn Mirman from Pinehurst, NC was honored with the title and crown of “MS North Carolina…