Category: Pamlico County
Letter to a Small Town with a Big Heart
By Jean Tourville ORIENTAL – It was on a Friday morning when it happened. I was making breakfast when a sudden feverish chill hit me so severely that my legs became weak. I knew I couldn’t hold myself up for long. What I could not…
2024 ELECTION ANALYSIS FOR DUMMIES
News Opinion NATION – Is there a better known name on the planet? Our returning President’s notoriety and even fame has been fed to a great extent by mainstream media’s obsession over the past eight years. Rural voters indeed ‘trumped’ urban voters this time around….
Surprise, Pamlico!! Sales Tax Hike on Your Ballot
Known as a referendum. The proposed increase, if approved by a majority of voters, would take the current rate from 6.75 percent to an even 7 percent – possibly boosting county revenues by an estimated $400,000 per year. Back in April, the Pamlico County Board…
‘Nothing But Headaches’ say Goose Creek Residents
Nelson Lee resides just across Lowland Road from this massive impoundment, now planted with corn. “At sunrise,(during duck season) it sounds like artillery going off, and shotgun pellets rain down on my roof and yard.” Rather than decoys, many of the impoundments use live ducks as a lure, grown inside screened cages like the one seen here.
Memorial Service for Famous Ballerina to Feature Video
Danielle P. Tiletnick passed away on April 4 of this year. Her family will host a tribute to the performer on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 5pm. The service is open to the public at St. Peter the Fisherman Church, White Farm Road in Oriental. Tiletnick…
Part One: Are We Stupid or What?
In two earlier articles about the proposed Pamlico 6 thru12 school, I quoted some statistics for the time frame of 2010 to 2022: Pamlico County lost 5.5 percent of its population School aged people (5 to 19) decreased 25.2 percent The 65-plus population increased 31.6…
Ol’ Front Porch Profile
ORIENTAL – The Blues is one of the timeless musical artforms in the American cultural lexicon. Like any style of music, it’s always able to be pushed in different directions as long as the foundation is being respected. A modern example of this is Buffalo…
CANCELLED | Superstar? Talent Show Looking For You!
THE SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED More info ORIENTAL – Show Date: Sunday, September 22 at 3 pm. No entrance fee and open to all ages, groups and individuals, on a first come, first served basis. Registration forms available at Nautical Wheelers and online at…
Catch – A – Dream
JoJo, age 14, weathered the coming storms in North Carolina with Capt. Jennings Rose of North State Guide Service LLC. Although Hurricane Debby threatened to ruin the show for this family, JoJo was able to “Catch his Dream” by sinking a hook into this big…
The Envelopes, please. . . Most Expensive Building in County History!
BAYBORO – Miyuki Keller with SFL+A Architects, and Mike Konieczka with Metcon, presented details on the ambitious project Tuesday afternoon during a joint meeting of the Pamlico Board of Education and Pamlico County Commission. Raleigh-based Metcon will serve as Construction-Manager-At-Risk for the $67 million undertaking,…
Fogo no Trio (Funny name. Superb music.)
Violin, Guitar, Brazilian Mandolin – August 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM Tickets: $25 ($20 for OT members, military, and students with ID) available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern or online at https://showclix.com/event/magill-fogo-no-trio North Carolina violinist/fiddler Andrew Finn Magill is a Fulbright Fellow,…
‘Super Power’ commits for Aug. 10 Dragon Boat Race
RIVER DUNES – Healing Dragons of Charlotte is a competitive dragon boat team made of breast cancer survivors and supporters. The team was formed initially of breast cancer survivors to participate in the Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Race, because everyone loved it so…












