Author: The County Compass

BAYBORO – The team is traveling on April 20 to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, Florida. To prepare, these students give their own time to study at home, meeting during their lunches and after school. What some may not know is that the schools…

Editor’s Note: Michael Causey, the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, recently denied the NC Rate Bureau request for large premium increases for homeowner’s insurance that were proposed to take effect in August 2024. There will be a hearing on October 7, 2024 unless there is a…

BAYBORO – Sunday, March 3, a trio of accomplished Scouts (from left): Donnie Campbell, Jaxon Hughes-Layden, and Jason Lee Bond II were recognized during a special Court of Honor ceremony at Triangle Volunteer Fire Department. Scout Masters David Spruill (far left) and Roger Stewart (far…

Every 25 years the city of Oriental celebrates its heritage and 2024 marks 125 years. Appropriately, this celebration donates all proceeds to the Oriental History Museum. Our celebration runs the weekend 1-3 March with a Parade, 43 craft and food vendors, a ‘Breakfast at Brantley’s’…

Candy Bohmert, Chair of Pamlico Commission, released the following statement: The appointment of Bill Fentress to Financial Director/Assistant County Manager was recognition of the role he already has and it gives the Manager the ability to add assignments to him.  There are new projects coming,…

At approximately 12:36 am Saturday morning (Feb. 3), a CSX train traveling on Norfolk Southern tracks derailed 14 cars near Aurora. Four of the derailed cars were empty and 10 were carrying molten sulphur. CSX worked collaboratively with Norfolk Southern as they handled recovery efforts…

After decades of loyal service, Joan Leary has stepped down as Town Clerk. In a well-attended ceremony Tuesday evening, citizens and elected officials praised Leary as multi-talented, congenial, and detail-oriented. All agreed that her ever present smile, and cheerful nature have been a perfect match…

Watch a four-minute video that explains the ‘Darien Gap’ between Panama & Colombia. A new bridge and possible road may eliminate this lingering geographic hurdle that now impedes illegal immigration.

$10 Ticket Admits All Three Days – Feb. 2, 3 & 4 Gold – Freshwater Beer Co. Silver – The Chelsea Bronze – Winfred McCoy, Union Home Mortgage Bronze – Jamie Schmidt Beitel, Bravo Tango Property Management Bronze – Linda Holland Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage…

RALEIGH – Our appreciation to Minnesott Beach town councilman Sarge O’Donnell (left) and Arapahoe mayor Kenny Heath who joined forces early Monday morning to attend a ‘public comment forum’ in Raleigh on proposed homeowners’ insurance rate increases. The duo were among the first to speak…

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Keith Andrew Hawk, 58, of Bayboro, NC, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Hawk was arrested following an investigation that revealed Hawk failed to comply with the Sex Offender Registration laws of North…

GRANTSBORO – All nonprofits serving Pamlico County are invited to attend a free, in-person seminar, “Getting Ready for Grant Writing,” on Wednesday, January 17th from 11am-1pm at the Delamar Center at Pamlico Community College. Instructor Natasha Davis from WPS Strategies will review the most common…