Category: Business

By Jeff Fleming | 12V Marine LLC There are many complex features and equipment on ‘Icon of the Seas’ cruise ship. It is difficult, if not impossible, to know how they all function. When working on electrical components, sometimes you can’t find documentation or staff…

PART TWO OF FOUR: By Jeff Fleming | 12V Marine LLC Editor’s note: Based in Oriental, the father/son team of Jeff & Colyn Fleming (with 12V Marine) spent most of January on board the world’s largest and newest cruise ship. The Flemings were charged with…

By Nicole & Stephen Riggs ORIENTAL – We have over 65 combined years of relevant education, skills and experience to take on this laser metal-cutting business venture. Stephen has 35-plus years of experience in the construction and mechanical trades and extensive knowledge in the metal/mechanical…

Cyberattack on unrelated claims-payer impales cash flow NEW BERN – Hospital officials were in Raleigh Tuesday afternoon and received a friendly reception from a state agency known as the Local Government Commission, which must first give its blessings before units of government and public authorities…

The debasement of our currency is now occurring at a rapid case. One factor is the  reckless policy of using our dollar as a weapon against countries such as Russia. This weaponization results when we seize U.S. Dollar denominated reserves of adversaries like Russia. That…

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…

By Mary Frances Taylor “There is a role for everyone to play at The Old Theater.” This is Carla Fisher’s favorite quote and her personal belief that all people have gifts, talents, and time that can be shared with their community. The Board of Directors…

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…

Antiques on display in a classic old building seem to be a match made in heaven. Seen here are John Barns, Cathy Alix, Lisa Setliff, and Heather Greenlaw of the New Bern Preservation Foundation who urge you to mark the early February event on your…

BRIDGETON – “Here, try a sip of this. I think you’ll enjoy it.”  You may hear those words, or similar phrases, from congenial marketers like Tony Ursone of Outer Banks Distilling who is eager to reserve time behind the unique and novel ‘taste testing’ counter….

Shelves in place for 22,000 Bottles of Distilled Spirits CRAVEN COUNTY – Perhaps the nickname came from being a chip off the old block – you see, Chagnon’s father owned and operated three liquor stores in Massachusetts. Fast forward six or seven decades, and now…

By Clif Williams, Mayor | Town of Aurora It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Town of Aurora has secured funding commitments necessary to build its $2.2 million Industrial Park, and that construction will get underway this spring. A groundbreaking is being scheduled…