Author: Special to the County Compass
Pamlico Community College does it again! Trophy cabinet busting at seams
GRANTSBORO – Pamlico Community College (PCC) during the past three years has become a leader among all community colleges in the nation in rankings for excellence. PCC recently received another distinctive honor – an addition to its growing list of awards. BestValueSchools.org, a Utah-based education…
BUILD JOHN’S BOAT BACK | Trawler sinks. Man rescued by Coast Guard.
By Kenny Heath JONES BAY – John Cullember has had a tuff life. After years of struggling, he finally put enough money together to buy a small commercial fishing boat so he could try and make a living. With all his money tied up into…
Massive closures loom | Shrimp Fleet in jeopardy
By Easton Edwards & Jeff Aydelette EMERALD ISLE – The culprit is Amendment 2 to North Carolina’s Shrimp Fishery Management Plan, which contains proposed closures to areas now worked by the state’s shrimp fleet. The nine-member Marine Fisheries Commission meets Nov. 17, 18, & 19…
Ferry system terminates employee who refuses test
Richard “Boston” Roy deserves praise for his efforts to preserve our Freedom! Hatteras – Ocracoke route segregates crews into vaxxed / unvaxxed status By Richard Roy HATTERAS ISLAND – Hello. My name is Richard Roy (also known as “Boston”). I am 58 years old. I…
My personal experience with Mark Robinson | Young voter meets ‘rock star’ of state’s Republican Party
By Drew Baker GRANTSBORO – What do you think of when the term “role model” pops into your mind? Could it be a family member, a president, or a celebrity? When I think of the term “role model,” a man with the title of North…
Eastern Carolina Council, Part 7:,/h4> New ECC director charged with picking up the pieces
Editor’s note: The regional agency has been in disarray over the past two months, following the abrupt resignation of its law firm, Grady Quattlebaum; and, two days later the equally sudden dismissal of its executive director, Katie Bordeaux. NEW BERN – The Executive Committee of…
Baseball for youngsters in jeopardy | Legendary Babe Ruth would be sad
By Kim Jones BAYBORO – Pamlico Babe Ruth League is struggling and needs YOUR help! We are in need of volunteers to take on roles as board members, and volunteers to assist during the season to support the kids during the games. No effort is…
Actual Girders from 9-11 Focal Point of Commemoration
By Sandy Schulties | 9-11 Event Coordinator FAIRFIELD HARBOUR – We welcome everyone to join us at 8am on Saturday, September 11th at the Fairfield Harbour Fire Station/Community Center (585 Broad Creek Road, New Bern) where we will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the day…
D.A. switches Party
By Scott Thomas | District Attorney NEW BERN – On Sept. 3, I registered my political party affiliation with the Republican Party. This was a personal decision I made to align my party affiliation with my long-held conservative values and beliefs. My beliefs remain the…
Why is FDA attacking Safe, Effective Drug?
By David R. Henderson and Charles L. Hooper Editor’s note: This article appeared in the July 28, 2021, edition of the Wall Street Journal. The Food and Drug Administration claims to follow the science. So why is it attacking ivermectin, a medication it certified in…
Fisheries Management: Process vs. Wants
By Easton Edwards EASTERN NC – The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission – the nine-member governing board for the state’s Division of Marine Fisheries – held its quarterly meeting Thursday, Aug 26 – still ‘virtual’ due to Covid. Small mesh gill nets were discussed, which…
Man shot, killed as officers attempt to serve warrant
District Attorney Scott Thomas and Pamlico County Sheriff Chris Davis announced that an officer-involved shooting occurred in Pamlico County on Tuesday. Aug. 10, at approximately 9:40pm. The initial investigation revealed that the shooting occurred at a residence located at 1773 Kennels Beach Road. A Pamlico…
