Category: LOCAL
Drug arrest in local retailer’s parking lot
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…
Two more charged following Harris Street Death Investigation
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…
$50 MILLION!
Massive ‘Needs-Based’ State Grant will build new Pamlico 6 – 12 School
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…
Pamlico County man arrested on drug/gun charges
On Thursday, September 1, 2022, Investigators of the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Timothy Smith in the Grantsboro community of Pamlico County. Smith was the subject of an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics. …
Southern Flounder season likely to reveal intentional blind eye on limits
By Easton Edwards Editor’s note: We thank Mr. Edwards for his insightful look at this controversial topic. His report has been gently edited. EASTERN NC – The 2022 Southern Flounder season has begun. I predict most anglers will turn a blind eye to the limits…
TeamGreen Bible Bookstore inspired by Pastor Elizabeth Green
By Pastor Denise Preddie | Spiritual Daughter & Volunteer NEW BERN – TeamGreen Bible Bookstore was birthed through our Overseer, Apostle Gwendolyn Gibbs. Our Grand Opening took place on May 1, 2021. However, the vision for the Bible Bookstore came many years ago and waited…
Not Mother’s Fitness Salon!
VANCEBORO – Elite Aerials hopes to carve a new niche in the world of exercise. The format is certainly not that of a gym. Nor that of a dance studio. But what exactly will people see when they show up for a 10am, Saturday, Sept….
The Old Theater of Oriental is proud to present its Actors’ Workshops!
The Old Theater of Oriental is proud to present its Actors’ Workshops! Our sessions will be informal, creative and fun. The objective is to inspire participants to adapt roles and experiences into emotion and character. Each workshop will focus on developing different aspects of the…
Aurora’s ‘strategic plan’ calls for focus on annual Festivals
By Sharon Holland AURORA — The Town of Aurora adopted its Strategic Plan in April 2022, which laid out its goals and priorities for the next two years. The document is the first of its kind for Aurora and is the result of seven months…
Vandemere resident arrested for selling drugs
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at the residence of Brandon Anthony Peltier, 34 located in Vandemere, North Carolina. Peltier had been the subject of an approximately three-month investigation into the sales of illegal narcotics in Pamlico County….
‘The loneliest job in New Bern,’ departing Mayor Dana Outlaw –“I will try to do what is best for New Bern,” incoming Mayor Jeff Odham
Dana Outlaw, 68, and Jeff Odham, 43, are good friends. Both grew up in New Bern. They usually find themselves on the same side of city issues. Outlaw served two terms as an alderman before winning his mayoral seat eight years ago. Now Odham –…
Pamlico County Media Release — the arrest of Richard Stanley Henries
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at approximately midnight Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a report of shots fired in the Vandemere community of Pamlico County. Responding deputies conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle leaving the area of the complaint and encountered Richard Stanley…
