Author: Jeff Aydelette
One person, two animals dead in Horse Farm fire
MERRITT – In the early am hours of Monday, June 12, the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a structure fire located at Fulcher’s Red Fox Stables (20454 NC Hwy. 55 East in Merritt NC.) Local fire departments were initially dispatched. First…
County taps savings by $2.4 million to balance 2023-24 budget
Officials hold tax rate steady, but hint at major hike next year Water bills up by $4.60 per month, for typical household PAMLICO COUNTY – With total estimated expenses of $24.6 million for the coming fiscal year (beginning July 1) while ad valorem tax revenue…
Former addict’s ‘beyond powerful’ presentation for hundreds of Eighth Graders meant to save lives NEW BERN – Titled ‘Truth About Opioids,’ the well-planned, massive undertaking earned a big A+ for all involved. During an emotional and often graphic 60 minutes, Hoffman recounted his experimentation, abuse, and…
Pamlico Tops State In Overdose Deaths*
* Denotes per capita basis Is ‘syringe exchange’ for addicts best use of opioid settlement monies? BAYBORO – The county’s share from Big Pharma’s multi-billion dollar settlement of opioid litigation will arrive via installments over the next 18 years. Please see timetable below. Monday night,…
Not Your Dad’s Hardware Store, 48 locks for Jail? $241,000
BAYBORO – The Pamlico County Commissioners were a bit shell-shocked Monday night after Sheriff Chris Davis and County Manager Tim Buck brought the bad news – not just from left field. This quote might well have come from another Galaxy! As you would expect, the…
Queen of Steamy Suspense | Author cranks out 12 novels in five years!
AURORA – Sherri Lupton Hollister’s queen credentials are perfectly in tact, based upon the success of her prior tomes, which she describes as “Steamy Small Town Romantic Suspense.” I recently emailed this congenial author some questions about her career. And, I believe County Compass readers…
Suspect Arrested in Hunting Dog Shootings
NC General Statute 14-360(b) – If any person shall maliciously torture, mutilate, maim, cruelly beat, disfigure, poison, or kill, or cause or procure to be tortured, mutilated, maimed, cruelly beaten, disfigured, poisoned, or killed, any animal, every such offender shall for every such offense be…
Hunting Dogs Shot while ‘Running Deer’
Incident leads to tense confrontation between suspect & hunters Editor’s note: The policy of this newspaper is not to identify suspects in a potential criminal case until formal charges have been filed. UPPER NECK ROAD NEAR MESIC – Four ‘Walker Hounds’ were apparently shot Saturday…
Mike’s Fine Jewelers | Customers embrace new location
NEW BERN – Despite the fact that they deal every day in exquisite, top-of-the-line jewelry, Bruce and Cindy Price are just regular, hard-working, down-to-earth people. The couple agree that the store’s new, high-traffic location at 1801 S. Glenburnie Road is perfect for loyal customers, and…
Extensive bridge re-build on Hwy. 55 includes on-site detour
MERRITT – The bridge to be replaced spans Trent Creek, which is a tributary of Bay River. Originally constructed in 1960, the bridge is nearing the end of its service life, and according to state highway officials, a new one is required. To get the…
Feds Stockpile Drug for ‘Radiation Sickness’
Editor’s note: This report comes from a recent press release issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. WASHINGTON, DC – As part of long-standing, ongoing efforts to be better prepared to save lives following radiological and nuclear emergencies, the U.S. Department of…
$50 MILLION!
Massive ‘Needs-Based’ State Grant will build new Pamlico 6 – 12 School
Unheard of sum is more than TWICE the annual budget for all of Pamlico County Government BAYBORO – The money is staggering. The official notice arrived Wednesday in a letter from Catherine Truitt, Superintendent for Public Instruction, addressed to Lisa Jackson, the superintendent of…
