Category: LOCAL
‘Food Desert’ May End Soon
Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina is excited to bring a community food market to Aurora, in the old Family Dollar building. The market will have fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy, and other food – at affordable prices. The goal is to make it…
‘Shrimp-gate’ Triggers GOP Squabble
Compiled from Staff Reports It appears to have been the last straw for the NCGOP 3rd Congressional District’s Executive Committee. After Phil Berger failed to pass Constitutional Carry (while Republicans held the super-majority), and rumors continue to swirl about arm twisting for gambling, now much…
‘Trump Stump’ Celebration — If You Love Trump & America, You Are Invited !!
Saturday, Sept 27 from 3pm to 7pm at 1604 Brices Creek Road in New Bern Donations accepted (but not required) only to help defer some of the costs of this event. Any amount given over and above our costs will be mailed to DJT directly….
Trailblazer in Country Music at Ol’ Front Porch Festival
ORIENTAL – Rissi Palmer, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and passionate advocate for diversity in country music, is set to perform at the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival on Oct. 4. Known for her soulful blend of country, pop, and R&B, Palmer brings a unique voice and…
Fifth Sunday Fire Revival Always Popular & Powerful
Peletah Ministries church family, with their pastor, Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson, warmly welcomes the community to the ‘Fifth Sunday Fire Revival’ this Sunday, August 31st at 4:27 p.m. at 1912D Trent Blvd., New Bern. Pastor Glenwood Horton, Lady Quisha Horton, and the Kingdom Life Community…
CATCH - A -DREAM | For a child with precious little time to lose
DYLAN, age 13, a rising 9th grader, traveled to Oriental from Illinois with his mom, Lori and his dad, James to “Catch his Dream.” Dylan was born with a congenital heart defect that has required many surgeries. The CATCH-A-DREAM Foundation provided this opportunity to Dylan….
County Likely to Push Nine Towns to Assist Struggling Animal Control
BAYBORO – Pamlico County Manager Mark Brewington made a convincing case Monday night, explaining to his nine bosses on the County Commission that the absence of Berkley Hill – the one-man 24/7 Animal Control Officer for many years – has created a void in that…
Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
Glenn Skinner, Executive Director North Carolina Fisheries Association: “The NCFA is very encouraged by President Trump’s Executive Order and the recognition of the importance of domestic seafood production. We hope these federal directives will increase access and markets that have been lost in recent…
Expert Does Deep Dive Into Over-The-Air Antennas
Editor’s Note: In Part One of this series, the website TVpassport.com was introduced as a source of information for digital programs available locally. This is important if you would like to cut the cable and save money by viewing 30-plus programs for FREE. If you…
Free TV or Bust! Over-The-Air Reception: A Do It Yourself Guide (Part 1)
Editor’s note: With costs going ever higher to bring TV programs into the home, Mr. Allison offers readers a fresh, and surprising, look at what is available ‘over the air’ here in eastern NC. He also recommends a website known as http://www.tvpassport.com The first question…
Out with the Old. In with the New.
Hello Friends! It is hard to believe that Spring is around the corner (despite recent chilly temps). In addition to warmer weather, flowers, and the ability to spend more time outside, Spring heralds the completion of construction on our new library! After six years of…
Beaufort County Detention Center Fire Under Investigation
On March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a report of a fire in the Beaufort County Detention Center. Deputies were immediately dispatched from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office along with Washington Fire Department, Buyan Fire Department,…
