Author: The County Compass
Suspect arrested in theft of motor vehicle in Maribel
On the morning of Tuesday, February 22, 2022, The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a 2013 Ford truck had been stolen sometime during the night from a residence in the Maribel community of Pamlico County. Later in the day Pamlico County deputies…
CALLING ALL REPUBLICANS | Beaufort County Convention set for March 5
BEAUFORT COUNTY, NC—“‘We the People’ are called to save our Republic and take America back!” challenges GOP County Chair Carolyn Garris. All registered Republicans in Beaufort County are invited to meet on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Southern Acres in Bath, according to the Call…
‘Mark Twain’ performer grants fascinating interview
Editor’s note: We thank local actor Bill Hand for this interview. Mr. Hand appears as Mark Twain on March 3, 4, 5 & 6 at Cullman Performance Hall in the North Carolina History Center, 529 S. Front Street in New Bern. For ticket information, call…
Developer backs away from Union Point Park in New Bern
The Kessler Group and the City of New Bern issued joint statements Tuesday morning on the proposed development of a portion of Union Point Park. Concerns, questions, and complaints began pouring in on social media and through texts, emails and phone calls after last week’s…
Two arrested after investigation finds drugs and guns in home
On Thursday, January 27, 2022, Investigators from the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with North Carolina Probation and Parole conducted a search of Roland Johnny Ward III, 53 and Camilla Janae Coleman, 34 both of Oriental, NC. During the search approximately 3 grams of…
Newport man arrested on Child Porn charges
On 01/26/2022 Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce arrested Bradley Dale Morgan, 45, of Newport on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Morgan was charged as a result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation….
Red Wolf release planned for eastern North Carolina
Editor’s note: Many large land owners in eastern North Carolina believe this program is doomed due to the inevitable cross-breeding that will occur with an increasing coyote population. The following is an official press release, which faintly alludes to the controversy. The U.S. Fish and…
Beaufort man faces drug charges
Following a lengthy investigation Falanta Terrell Simmons, 34, of 672 Merrimon Road, Beaufort, was arrested and charged with six counts of level three trafficking in heroin. Detectives charged Simmons following a controlled purchase of nearly 31 grams of suspected heroin and fentanyl. Simmons was taken…
Arrest made in connection with multiple breaking, entering, of local businesses
On Friday, January 21, 2022, Investigators from the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Ernest Alford CONWAY, 45 of Oriental in connection with multiple breaking, entering, and larcenies that have occurred at local businesses. Over the past several months, beginning in November several businesses…
High School standout lives & breathes challenging sport!
Softball ‘phenom’ signs with Pfeiffer Editor’s note: Charly Cooper is the granddaughter of County Compass publishers, Jeff Aydelette and Flora Moorman. Charly Cooper, a native of Bullock, NC near the Virginia border, is receiving the chance to continue her softball dream at the next level….
Message from City of New Bern
This is a message from the City of New Bern. Driving conditions remain hazardous today due to ice on roadways. Please stay home if you can. Most main routes are clear, but others, including side streets and sidewalks are very icy. With temperatures still below…
