Author: The County Compass

By Malachi Johnson Editor’s note: Malachi Johnson is a 15-year-old, Jacksonville, NC native. His dad is the pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Jacksonville. For the past few years, Malachi has been interested in free-market economics and libertarian political philosophy. He is home-schooled, and is…

WASHINGTON, DC – NC’s Third District Congressman Greg Murphy, who is a practicing physician, recently sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officer of NYU Langone Health, Dr. Robert Grossman, questioning a costly Super Bowl ad purchased by the nonprofit hospital. The 30-second advertisement –…

With the threat of wintry weather in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday this week, the City of New Bern is taking steps to prepare. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Craven County from 7am Wednesday through 10am Thursday, and…

Of all the shenanigans during the Biden administration, perhaps none was more nonsensical than the renaming of our nation’s legendary military installations. That idiocy was partially corrected Tuesday by new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when the world famous base in Fayetteville, NC was justifiably rechristened…

BAYBORO – Monday night during his last meeting before the Pamlico County Commission – Buck received a proclamation for his years of exceptional service as County Manager. Commission Chairman Ed Riggs, Jr. looks on. Wednesday, his last day before retirement, Buck officially turned over county…

MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN President Trump will take bold action to secure our border and protect American communities. This includes ending Biden’s catch-and-release policies, reinstating Remain in Mexico, building the wall, ending asylum for illegal border crossers, cracking down on criminal sanctuaries, and enhancing vetting…

NEW BERN – Look for January 24, 25, & 26 to be three days of classy and elegant fun. One very affordable ticket gets you thru the door every day of this hugely popular annual event. Seen above are a quartet of hard-working folks from…

Hope Clinic plans to relocate from Pamlico County Health Department Serves uninsured, underinsured in three counties Offers ‘naming rights’ for generous donors   BAYBORO –  Hope Clinic, which provides free health care to low-income uninsured and underinsured residents of Pamlico, Craven and Beaufort counties, is…

A 1958 Lyman ‘Barrel Stern Runabout!’ Stop by the County Compass parking lot anytime between 9am and noon this Saturday. After three-plus decades of ownership, Dick Mushet intends to sell his beloved vessel – and he is ready to negotiate a quick sale. Visit us…

NEW BERN – Coastal Photo Club’s Fall Major Competition set for Saturday, November 9, is rapidly approaching. The event is held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 309 New Street in New Bern. Doors open at 9:00am, with a start of judging at 9:30am. This competition…

Hi there, Ready or not, Election Day is just around the corner, and we have you covered for all your North Carolina election night needs. Carolina Journal will be covering the election on our YouTube channel, from 7 pm to 11 pm EST. You won’t…

 Olegario Pineda-Palacios, age 35, of Franklin County was sentenced this week to 300 months in prison for importing multi-kilograms of methamphetamine into North Carolina. On March 12, 2024, Pineda-Palacios pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a…