Author: The County Compass

WILMINGTON – Quavion Maurice Pickett, a/k/a “Q,” a 30-year-old resident of Rock Hill, South Carolina has been sentenced to 324 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release, and a forfeiture of over $72,000, for trafficking fentanyl pills in the Fayetteville area which…

COMMUNITY DIVISION CHAMPS:
Oriental Dragon Masters 1.31.94

SURVIVOR DIVISION CHAMPS:
JoJo Workin’ 1.32.31

MARINE DIVISION CHAMPS:
Chesty Pullers 1.22.49

MOREHEAD CITY – As North Carolina’s official ‘State Saltwater Fish,’ the Red Drum is not only a popular target for anglers but also a species of significant economic importance. While annual data supports these claims, several key questions remain unanswered: Where do Red Drum spawn? How…

Area’s Premier Summer Event set for Aug. 24 at River Dunes Hundreds of Paddlers Expected. Spectators Free! Massive Vessels Arrive at River Dunes   Spectators FREE (Just bring non-perishable items for Fishes & Loaves Food Bank) 465 East Harbourside River Dunes • Oriental River Dunes…

On Tuesday, August 20, Pamlico County Emergency Communications received a 911 call regarding an individual reportedly armed and making threats against a local church. The caller said the individual was heavily armed. Pamlico County deputies responded to the suspect’s reported location and encountered the suspect…

THE SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED More info   ORIENTAL – Show Date: Sunday, September 22 at 3 pm. No entrance fee and open to all ages, groups and individuals, on a first come, first served basis. Registration forms available at Nautical Wheelers and online at…

MOREHEAD CITY – On August 1, the state’s Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program added the Thomas Dann to Artificial Reef 305 . The 106-foot tugboat was constructed in 1981 but suffered a catastrophic fire in 2016. This vessel was donated to the Reef Program by…

JoJo, age 14, weathered the coming storms in North Carolina with Capt. Jennings Rose of North State Guide Service LLC. Although Hurricane Debby threatened to ruin the show for this family, JoJo was able to “Catch his Dream” by sinking a hook into this big…

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and colleagues recently sent a letter to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker demanding he update the organization’s student-athlete policy to ensure only biologically female students can participate in women’s sports. “Amid the Biden – Harris…

BAYBORO – Luke Fox, an offensive lineman for the Pamlico High School Hurricanes, and Assistant Football Coach Bruce Fowler take quick breaks from practice this time of year to approach area businesses and individuals with a variety of very affordable sponsorship packages. Please welcome them…

BAYBORO – Miyuki Keller with SFL+A Architects, and Mike Konieczka with Metcon, presented details on the ambitious project Tuesday afternoon during a joint meeting of the Pamlico Board of Education and Pamlico County Commission. Raleigh-based Metcon will serve as Construction-Manager-At-Risk for the $67 million undertaking,…

Violin, Guitar, Brazilian Mandolin – August 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM Tickets: $25 ($20 for OT members, military, and students with ID) available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern or online at https://showclix.com/event/magill-fogo-no-trio North Carolina violinist/fiddler Andrew Finn Magill is a Fulbright Fellow,…