Author: The County Compass
New director at Small Business Center
Counseling, other services always free! BAYBORO – Off to a fast start, Katie Shorter joins a statewide network of over 58 small business center directors, each of which is stationed at the local community college. One of Shorter’s many roles is to provide free, confidential,…
Car chase ends in crash, drug seizure
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Two men were arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 22 on several charges after being involved in a car chase in the Newport area. Around 9:50 a.m., a North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper tried to stop a red Jeep Grand Cherokee for…
Pamlico County man arrested/charged with breaking into and stealing from vehicles
On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, numerous reports of motor vehicle breaking and entering’s in the Olympia community of Pamlico County were received by Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center. It was determined that multiple vehicles had been broken into during the night of December…
County hires Davenport as Shore Protection Office manager
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County is excited to introduce Ryan Davenport as the new Shore Protection Office manager. Davenport was chosen from a pool of more than 20 qualified applicants from across the country to replace longtime Shore Protection Office manager Gregory “Rudi” Rudolph…
Aurora Parade Rocks!
A hair stylist since 1966, Lib Litchfield owns the longest continuous business on Main Street, having operated her salon there since 1985. Her popular display window always features creative seasonal scenes. Behind her is Mrs. Claus under a ‘Hair Treatment Vaporizer.’ The 1930s contraption is on loan from the Aurora Museum of History.
Aurora comes together for ambitious ‘Water Tower as Christmas Tree’ project!
1) Chuck Bonner, Director of Public Works, has spearheaded the monumental undertaking, but he is the first to credit volunteers, private donors, town officials, and local businesses like CMF for invaluable contributions. 2) Andre Moore of CMF looks a wee bit apprehensive Tuesday morning as…
‘Black Tie’ event hit of Holiday Season!
PAMLICO COUNTY – Just a few tickets remain for this incredible affair on Saturday, Dec. 4, officially known as ‘Another Time, Another Chance.’ Your hosts will be the executive director and the governing board of Bayboro Development Center Re-Entry Program – a hard-working nonprofit focused…
Young cancer patient inspired by deceased entrepreneur’s giving
GRANTSBORO – Isaac Rodriguez wants to carry on the legacy of giving that he experienced several years ago. The generosity of Todd Willis, 34, who died in late October, can best be explained in Isaac’s own words: Mr. Todd is a special person and he…
Mesic Opens Waterfront Park | Mayor Booker Jones praises all involved
Ten years of hard work culminated Saturday as town leaders and other officials cut the ribbon during a grand opening celebration. The site, on the banks of Vandemere Creek, was once a baptismal location for many area churches. “I was personally baptized right here more…
Shrimp Trawling At Risk
Huge turnout urged for Nov. 17 meeting No data exists to support closure of $300 million industry EMERALD ISLE – The quarterly meeting of the Marine Fisheries Commission will be held here on Nov. 17, 18 & 19. This meeting will decide the future of…
General rallies new recruits!
The turnout Thursday, Oct. 21, was exceptional as retired general Kurt Ryan (a new resident) gave 125 would-be members of the Aurora Leadership Council their marching orders. The goal? Develop an ambitious ‘20-point Key Task’ strategic plan by the summer of 2022. “We hope to…
RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE!
Course improvements / new attitude triples membership Club Championship set for Minnesott this weekend Will these reigning champs retain their titles . . . and parking spots?? MINNESOTT BEACH – Adjacent to the Neuse River, the 18-hole, par 72 course features tree-lined fairways, raised greens,…
