Category: Community
Young Pastor Embraced By Hometown
COVE CITY – In a brief telephone interview shortly after his Sunday morning sermon, Tanner Poplin’s enthusiasm, zest for life, and (of course) spirituality came through loud and clear. In just his mid-20s, Poplin has been pastor of Cove City Christian Church since August of…
Letter to a Small Town with a Big Heart
By Jean Tourville ORIENTAL – It was on a Friday morning when it happened. I was making breakfast when a sudden feverish chill hit me so severely that my legs became weak. I knew I couldn’t hold myself up for long. What I could not…
‘Nothing But Headaches’ say Goose Creek Residents
Nelson Lee resides just across Lowland Road from this massive impoundment, now planted with corn. “At sunrise,(during duck season) it sounds like artillery going off, and shotgun pellets rain down on my roof and yard.” Rather than decoys, many of the impoundments use live ducks as a lure, grown inside screened cages like the one seen here.
New Eagle Scout Inductees
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…
Old Theater Visionary Bids Farewell
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…
Arapahoe receives $$$ for new park project
HWY 306 – Mayor Ken Heath gets an A-plus for persistence. For at least a year, he has been quietly lobbying, applying, and working the phones. His diligence and hard work paid off when a recent letter arrived from the North Carolina Parks & Recreation…
“Greatest City in USA,” proclaims New Bern Mayor
By Jeff Odham , Mayor CITY OF NEW BERN – For the last five years, New Bern has celebrated bringing in a new year by dropping a lighted bear from the corner of City Hall. This event started from a simple Facebook post I made…
Happy New Year, Austin Levi
BAYBORO – Seen here with his father Josh during the recent Christmas parade, we discovered that Austin Levi may well bethe area’s youngest reader of the County Compass Newspaper. That qualifies as good news as our nation embarks upon thecountdown to 2023! Happy New Year…
Friends of the Carteret County Public Library to hold book sale
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 2, 2022) – The Friends of the Carteret County Public Library will hold its annual book sale from December 8 to 10, at the Main Carteret County Public Library branch located at 1702 Live Oak Street, Suite 100 in Beaufort. This…
Give Thanks, says Woodmen Life
Grantsboro – WoodmenLife members from the Pamlico County Chapter #449, along with area representative Bob Kenward (at far right), recently conducted a local beautification project as part of their “Giving Together” endeavor. The chosen location was the Pamlico County Community College informational sign.
Vandemere hosts big ‘THANK YOU’ for hard-working disaster re-builders!
TOWN OF VANDEMERE – This small waterfront Pamlico County community opened its brightly decorated Town Hall on March 23 to show appreciation for those who contributed their time and talents to the Hurricane Florence victims. These volunteers often slip in and out without being properly…
‘Mark Twain’ performer grants fascinating interview
Editor’s note: We thank local actor Bill Hand for this interview. Mr. Hand appears as Mark Twain on March 3, 4, 5 & 6 at Cullman Performance Hall in the North Carolina History Center, 529 S. Front Street in New Bern. For ticket information, call…
