TOWN OF BEAUFORT —   Carteret County for Public Water is a group of concerned citizens, formed as a response to the pending sale of the now county-owned Water System. We have a common goal —  look for transparency on the potential sale. Many citizens…

By Lisa Rice ALLIANCE – This is the official launch for a series of articles in the County Compass. We’re calling it “Everybody Else’s History!”  I feel honored to have been entrusted with a wide variety of items –  antiques, curiosities, and you-name-its. Much of…

BAYBORO – A huge thank you, and accolades, to the Pamlico County Rescue Squad for an innovative procedure that upgrades and improves much of an existing ambulance, saving the County Commission (and ultimately the taxpayers) $75,000.  T.W. Harris, Captain of the Rescue Squad, explains:  “This…

By Dave Wickersham, Chairman | Pamlico County Republican Party ORIENTAL – The first annual Trump Luncheon will be held immediately following our Pamlico County Convention at Brantley’s Village Restaurant on Saturday, March 13 at noon. Tickets are limited so please let us know if you…

By Colleen Roberts | Public Information Officer | City of New Bern Deputy Chief Patrick Gallagher, from Virginia Beach, Va.,  has accepted the position of Chief of Police for the New Bern Police Department. His first day in the office will be Monday, March 22….

By Bill Miles ORIENTAL –  Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves Outreach, affectionately know by the acronynm PCFLO, has served as an important food pantry for the past 14 years. Needy clients are increasing and, as a result, the nonprofit’s food storage needs are also increasing. …

News Analysis COVE CITY – A remote – but nevertheless important – bridge across the Neuse River in the far northwest corner of Craven County is scheduled for a $13.8 million, 2.5 year extreme makeover.  Make that TWO contiguous bridges on a sometimes dicey, rural,…

By Anne Maatman | Beaufort County Republican Party BEAUFORT COUNTY –  In our county 26,397 votes were cast in the November 3rd election, with ‘wins’ for 30 out of 31 Republicans on the ballot! Republicans, fire up! Get involved and stand up for conservative values!…

By Bill Garrison Definition: To attain, achieve, as much as needed or allowed. The amount desired or allowed to reach a goal. I am going to describe ‘enough’ as used for negative achievement. Something many of us in this great country have recently excelled at:…

ARAPAHOE – Jeff of The County Compass newspaper recently asked me to personally conduct a test of masks which are used these days to prevent spread of the China Virus pandemic. As a former Magnavox, Motorola and RCA electrical engineer, I typically approach this kind…

Dr. Robert James “Bobby” Ross, MD, PhD, son of Pamlico Community College President Dr. Jim Ross and his wife, Mrs. Pam Ross, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at his parents’ home after a courageous six-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. He was 38….