Category: LOCAL
“Hey little Johnny! Or is it Joanna?”
Local schools move away from just the 3 R’s Parents not notified if student (of any age) changes ‘gender assignment’ BAYBORO – Pamlico County School District reminds me of any typical family. We have our arguments, but in the end we are still a family….
‘Jawsome’ creature to devour Aurora! Name the Dinosaur Contest
AURORA – This monster showed up Tuesday to inspect the parade route and tromping grounds of the May 27 – May 29 Fossil Festival where he (she?) plans to cavort and frolic. Festival attendees can even ride the beast! For the contest, the only…
Down East couple arrested following ICAC Investigation
On 04/18/2022 Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Kelli Wells Harper, 28, of Beaufort, NC. Harper was charged as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation, conducted by Carteret County Sheriff’s Office ICAC…
Home Care – A Growth Industry!
HAVELOCK – Last Friday, April 8, United Home Care cut the ribbon for its newest location at 474 US Hwy. 70 West – near Ziggy’s Cafe in a popular shopping center that serves this close-knit community. Home Care is a rapidly growing segment of the…
Intricacies of historic City Hall require pricey and unique elevator design
NEW BERN – Elected officials voted unanimously Tuesday night to finance a $4 million elevator project, which includes a host of related improvements, in order to bring this venerable building into compliance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Although four area banks were contacted, only…
‘We’re off to see the Wizard!’
Join us for this wonderful adventure when a tornado rips through Kansas and Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. Follow the Yellow Brick to performances at The Old Theater on April 29th and 30th at 7pm and…
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…
Person of Interest in commercial breaking and entering (Pamlico County)
The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance in identifying the individual in the attached photo as a person of interest in a commercial breaking and entering of a local Tobacco and Vape Shop in the Alliance community of Pamlico County that occurred on…
Arrests of two drug traffickers in Pamlico County
On the morning of March 18, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Pamlico County deputies were investigating a vehicle displaying a reported lost/stolen registration plate at a local convenance store. During the investigation deputies encountered Akeim McCray, 26 of Angier, North Carolina, and Arthur Overton, 49…
Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Academic Team to compete aboard USS Midway
Academic Team to compete aboard USS Midway BAYBORO – Congratulations to these students at Pamlico County High School. From left: Allyson Leaming, Abby Harwick, Ryan Baker, Peyton Robinson, and Bonnie Frazer. Their amazing story is featured on Page 4 in the ad for Brantley’s Village…
Heritage Homes Tour Offers Live Music & Working Artists
Two Days of Entertainment April 8 & 9 NEW BERN, NC, After a three year hiatus, the New Bern Historical Society’s Heritage Homes Tour is back on April 8 & 9. And it’s back with a bang! Nine very special homes will be featured in…
Blood Drive set for March 31 Critical need for area hospitals
BAYBORO – The Pamlico County Health Department hosts a blood drive on Thursday, March 31, in conjunction with ‘The Blood Connection’ – the main provider for CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern and Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. To be parked behind the Courthouse at…
