Category: LOCAL
New Bridge Over Neuse?
County asks for ‘Feasibility Study’
Minnesott Beach predicts ‘devastating effect’ PAMLICO COUNTY – This is a hot potato. However, no need to become terribly agitated just yet. Everyone involved agrees that any proposed structure (to replace the current ferry) is several decades away — if it happens at all. For…
New Bern Police Investigate Shooting
New Bern Police Investigate Shooting 8/18/2023 – 11:08 AM For Immediate Release August 18, 2023 Police Investigate Shooting On Friday, August 18, 2023, at 2:48 a.m., police responded to a 911 call in the 900 block of Elm Street regarding a subject outside with a…
Morehead City couple face Murder charges following stabbing
On August 16, 2023 Tennessee deputies with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office served Nicholas “Nico” Chino Ayodoro, 31, of Willis Mobile Home Park, 3114 Bridges St, Morehead City with one open count of Murder following a warrant issued by the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office on…
Gloucester man faces Second Degree Murder; Death by Distribution Charges
On 08/11/2023, Carteret County deputies arrested William Eugene McMillion, 43, of Straits Rd, Gloucester following the 2020 overdose death of Heidi Guiendon of Otway. McMillion was identified by detectives as having sold the opiates laced with fentanyl that caused the death of 43-year-old Guiendon. McMillion…
Peletier Man arrested for Indecent Liberties with a Child
On 08/04/2023, Carteret County deputies arrested Djornann Daniel Makara, 28, of Peletier. Makara was charged following an investigation involving allegations of child sexual assault. Makara was charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child. Makara is being held in the Carteret County Jail on a $150,000.00…
Sheriff’s Office investigating early morning shooting
Carteret County deputies are investigating an early morning home invasion that occurred at a residence in the 600 block of West Firetower Road in Peletier. Deputies say three masked men entered the residence with the intent to commit a robbery however were met with gunfire…
Counties, Towns Unite to Oppose Ferry Tolls
Collection Shacks’ linger from thwarted 2013 attempt MINNESOTT BEACH – Seen here just inside the gate of the departure point for crossings of the Neuse River, this small enclosure – in place for more than 10 years — was originally meant to house toll-takers….
Logging crew moving equipment takes out Tideland EMC line
In Arapahoe area, more than 2000 residents were without power for approximately 45 minutes– an outage that began shortly before 1pm Wednesday afternoon. Nine vehicles at the Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal were unable to disembark the vessel since the ramp on shore is deployed by…
Developers pitch two separate projects for Grantsboro
Away from flood-plain. Resiliency monies spur apartments for the ‘rent-burdened’ GRANTSBORO – A whopping 47 percent of folks in Pamlico County are defined as rent-burdened, which means the roof over their heads costs them more than 30 percent of household income. Monday night, Beth Bucksot,…
Lenoir County man arrested for sex offenses with a child
On 07/21/2023 Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Timothy Denis Gray, 42, of Deep Run, NC on warrants obtained by the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office for rape and taking indecent liberties with a child. Carteret Sheriff’s detectives have been investigating Gray since the incident was first…
Ferry Tolls – vote imminent
From Ken Heath, Mayor of Arapahoe Also, from Diane Miller, Oriental town manager Can You Make A Few More Calls? We’re getting to the finish line, but could still use some help getting the Legislature to keep our ferries toll free. Here’s where things stand…
Healing Dragons of Lake James featured at Oriental Dragon Boat Race August 12th
We are so excited that the Healing Dragons of Lake James are coming to the Oriental Dragon Boat Race August 12th. The Lake James Dragon Boat Festival, presented by UNC Health Blue Ridge in partnership with Healing Dragons of Lake James, will take place…
