Author: Special to the County Compass
Everybody Else’s History . . .
The mysterious case of whose hand got caught in the wringer!
By Lisa Rice ALLIANCE – Welcome back to what we are calling Everybody Else’s History – referring, of course, to our huge Man Cave here at the farm where we have been entrusted with literally THOUSANDS of strange and unusual things from the past. These…
A new motel chain? | No! This is a chicken coop!
Editor’s note: We thank our friend Harry Mills, Economic Development Director of Granville County, for this report, which will be of interest to all the chicken-tending County Compass readers. BUTNER – Carolina Coops, a custom chicken coop manufacturer, will create 147 new jobs over three…
Activist / Propagandist wrong for UNC post
By Raheem Williams | News Commentary Editor’s note: Raheem Williams is an economist, writer and policy analyst based in Carrboro – not far from the Chapel Hill campus of UNC. CHAPEL HILL – The recent decision by the University of North Carolina trustees to deny…
Hatteras Yacht as ‘boatel’ captures both excellence & customer service
By Alex Rooker | REALTOR in New Bern NEW BERN ñ Debi Wynn, owner of Mad Hatteras. offers overnight lodging on her magnificent 70-feet long motor yacht located at the New Bern Grand Marina. Guests rent a bedroom on board this ëBoatelí in much the…
Meter for home use first line of defense as 5G radiation ramps up
By Rick Happ I wish to thank Gordon Allison for the informative articles regarding possible health problems from the recent barrage of modern wireless communication devices. The lawsuits detailed could be significant and I look forward to reading about any court decisions in future issues…
I Done Got Old | A Time for Reflection
By Rick Happ MISSISSIPPI – A few days ago I celebrated a milestone birthday. All in all, it was a good day. My wife Nancy made my favorite dinner – steak, a good salad, and she also made Tapioca pudding for desert. Unlike previous birthdays,…
Never missed a payment!
Utility in Bridgeton pays off original $1.25 million loan BRIDGETON – First Craven Sanitary District is a Sanitary District government created and established by the North Carolina Commission for Health Services, Department of Human Resources on May 6, 1978. The Sanitary District was created to…
Pandemic or Plan-demic
By Martha Frances | Guest Commentary Editor’s note: The author is known to this newspaper and is using a pseudonym to minimize any chance of ‘cancel culture’ retribution. USA – It’s time to open your minds, turn on some common sense and start asking questions….
Everybody Else’s History | Old screen door brings back wonderful memories
By Lisa Rice ALLIANCE – Welcome back to ‘Everybody’s Else’s History.” Last time, we took a look at a ‘Granny Bench,’ which is a unique relic from yesteryear! Many people ask me what my favorite item is in my man cave. I don’t even have…
Inmates receive stimulus checks
By Patti Mason | News Analysis NEW BERN – The latest stimulus package approved by Congress, and signed by President Biden, does not prohibit inmates and prisoners from receiving a $1,400 stimulus payment. Last year, in the first two stimulus packages, the IRS tried to…
Rally planned in Town of Beaufort to oppose government sale of water utility
Carteret County For Public Water | http://www.CC4PW.org TOWN OF BEAUFORT – The State of North Carolina has been pushing for consolidation and regionalization of Water & Sewer systems to help reduce costs, rates, and improve water quality. In December of 2019, Carteret County received a grant…
1st Choice announces Ultrasound
By Regina Kemble, Executive Director | 1st Choice Pregnancy Resources ALLIANCE – 1st Choice Pregnancy Resources of Pamlico has not only come into existence but has met what was originally slated as a long-term year goal: Acquisition of Ultrasound Technology. A generous donation is the…
