MERRITT – The bridge to be replaced spans Trent Creek, which is a tributary of Bay River. Originally constructed in 1960, the bridge is nearing the end of its service life, and according to state highway officials, a new one is required. To get the…

Grantsboro – WoodmenLife members from the Pamlico County Chapter #449, along with area representative Bob Kenward (at far right), recently conducted a local beautification project as part of their “Giving Together” endeavor. The chosen location was the Pamlico County Community College informational sign.

  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…

  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.  …

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…

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…

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….

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…

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BAYBORO – Nearby Camp Vandemere recently rolled out ‘black-and-gold’ carpet for 14 juniors and seniors, who make up much of the nucleus for Pamlico County High School’s football team. Working in conjunction with Camp Manager Richard Allen, the Hurricanes’ new coach Bobby Griffin spearheaded the…

By Elaine Creel In 2003 my husband Bill and I had just moved to Oriental and were driving around town when I saw an open side door at The Old Theater. I had always wanted to act in a “real” play and decided to go…

On Wednesday, July 7, 2022, members of the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division and the North Carolina SBI ICAC Task Force executed a search warrant on the home of Michael Wayne Stocks, 32, of Bayboro.  Investigators received information that Stocks was in possession…