***UPDATE*** Defendant David Ray Willis had his first court appearance today, 12/15/2022.  At his first appearance Judge Paul Delamar increased his bond to one-millions dollars. On 12/14/2022 Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested David Ray Willis, 56,…

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies and Pamlico County EMS responded to a residence in Grantsboro, NC regarding an unresponsive female.   Megan Hypes Gaylord 33, of Grantsboro was transported to Carolina East Health Systems where she was later pronounced deceased.  …

After that, it’s all gravy. (No biscuits) By Steven Eric, Personal Trainer BAYBORO – Hello, Folks! My name is Steven Eric – ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, originally from Brooklyn, New York, but now so happy to be living in Oriental, and blessed to be part…

‘Grinch’ set for Dec. 17 & 18 at Arapahoe Charter School Wyatt Hahn: “Being in Theatre Arts at ACS for four years has been a trulygreat experience. “The Grinch!” is definitely the most comedic play we’ve done. What I’ve learned over the years, the friendships…

NEW BERN – This Monday, Dec. 12, Peletah Institute for Building Resilient Communities presents the ENC Regional Church and Community Holiday Resiliency Collaborative at the Riverfront Convention Center located at 203 S. Front Street. From 10 am until 3 pm, expect to see: Sheriff Asa…

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…

MERRITT – The bridge to be replaced spans Trent Creek, which is a tributary of Bay River. Originally constructed in 1960, the bridge is nearing the end of its service life, and according to state highway officials, a new one is required. To get the…

UNION POINT PARK – We commend city officials. This free event is an entertaining one-hour exclamation point for a weekend full of Thanksgiving festivities. The fun starts promptly at 4:30pm on Saturday. Many thanks to AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Ultimate Air Shows, and GhostWriter Airshows. As…

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.

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (November 23, 2022) – A Newport man was arrested in the parking lot of a local retailer following a report of possible drug activity Tuesday, November 22. Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit was conducting undercover surveillance of the parking lot…

 On 09/22/2022 Carteret County Sheriff’s Deputies charged Jason Allen Porter, 42, of Newport with one open count of murder. Porter is currently serving an active prison sentence for probation violations in the New Hanover Department of Corrections and was transported to Carteret County for his…

  Unheard of sum is more than TWICE the annual budget for all of Pamlico County Government BAYBORO – The money is staggering. The official notice arrived Wednesday in a letter from Catherine Truitt, Superintendent for Public Instruction, addressed to Lisa Jackson, the superintendent of…