Category: LOCAL

PAMLICO COUNTY – Just a few tickets remain for this incredible affair on Saturday, Dec. 4, officially known as ‘Another Time, Another Chance.’ Your hosts will be the executive director and the governing board of Bayboro Development Center Re-Entry Program – a hard-working nonprofit focused…

By Easton Edwards & Jeff Aydelette EMERALD ISLE – The culprit is Amendment 2 to North Carolina’s Shrimp Fishery Management Plan, which contains proposed closures to areas now worked by the state’s shrimp fleet. The nine-member Marine Fisheries Commission meets Nov. 17, 18, & 19…

The turnout Thursday, Oct. 21, was exceptional as retired general Kurt Ryan (a new resident) gave 125 would-be members of the Aurora Leadership Council their marching orders. The goal? Develop an ambitious ‘20-point Key Task’ strategic plan by the summer of 2022. “We hope to…

GRANTSBORO –  Todd Willis was a meteor. A bright, shining, spiritual, inspirational light across our constellation. In 2016, his brainchild, Neuse River Bait & Tackle, won the Chamber’s New Business of the Year. His annual fishing symposiums were massive sellouts. In June of this year,…

By Drew Baker GRANTSBORO – What do you think of when the term “role model” pops into your mind? Could it be a family member, a president, or a celebrity?  When I think of the term “role model,” a man with the title of North…

MINNESOTT BEACH – Two picture-perfect weather days arrived on schedule at Minnesott Yacht, Golf & Country Club this past weekend, which accommodated a good turnout from the membership and some amazing golf over the 36-hole tournament.  Ken Howard – who at age 70 might have…

By Kim Jones BAYBORO – Pamlico Babe Ruth League is struggling and needs YOUR help!  We are in need of volunteers to take on roles as board members, and volunteers to assist during the season to support the kids during the games.  No effort is…

By Sandy Schulties | 9-11 Event Coordinator FAIRFIELD HARBOUR – We welcome everyone to join us at 8am on Saturday, September 11th at the Fairfield Harbour Fire Station/Community Center (585 Broad Creek Road, New Bern) where we will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the day…

BAYBORO – Trey Stewart, 27, describes himself as a caretaker of old Bibles – but only after he makes every attempt to locate the family of the original owners. Here, he shows off his oldest –  a large type edition from Pennsylvania printed in 1812….

By Easton Edwards EASTERN NC – The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission – the nine-member governing board for the state’s Division of Marine Fisheries – held its quarterly meeting Thursday, Aug 26 – still ‘virtual’ due to Covid. Small mesh gill nets were discussed, which…

NEW BERN – Grady Quattlebaum, PLCC, a new law firm formed in early August of last year by former Sumrell Sugg attorneys Arey Grady and Jill Quattlebaum, abruptly resigned as the legal firm for the Eastern Carolina Council on July 20, 2021. Two days later,…

RIVER DUNES – Paddlers and spectators alike embraced a series of races throughout the day on Saturday, which featured more ‘photo finishes’ than ever before. Festival organizer Flora Moorman praised all who participated, and promised the event would return again in 2022!