Category: Pamlico County
Joan Leary retires from Town of Bayboro
After decades of loyal service, Joan Leary has stepped down as Town Clerk. In a well-attended ceremony Tuesday evening, citizens and elected officials praised Leary as multi-talented, congenial, and detail-oriented. All agreed that her ever present smile, and cheerful nature have been a perfect match…
Old Theater Visionary Bids Farewell
By Mary Frances Taylor “There is a role for everyone to play at The Old Theater.” This is Carla Fisher’s favorite quote and her personal belief that all people have gifts, talents, and time that can be shared with their community. The Board of Directors…
Grant Preparation Workshop for Area Nonprofits
GRANTSBORO – All nonprofits serving Pamlico County are invited to attend a free, in-person seminar, “Getting Ready for Grant Writing,” on Wednesday, January 17th from 11am-1pm at the Delamar Center at Pamlico Community College. Instructor Natasha Davis from WPS Strategies will review the most common…
Small Town Guy Wins Big Time Weight Lifting
Editor’s note: Rickey Carrow, 69, resides in Pinetown and attends Five Points Free Will Baptist Church, which is about a mile from his home. We think you will enjoy his story. Thirty years ago (in 1993), I met up with a guy by the name…
Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of Detention Sergeant
The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to announce the death of Detention Sergeant Russell Earl Lavarl Jones. The 36-year-old officer lost his life in the line of duty after suffering a medical emergency in the Detention Center on December 6, 2023. Sergeant Jones…
Christmas Shopping at Fire Department
Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10am until 2pm. A ‘must-do’ experience. Officially known as the Grantsboro-Silverhill VFD Christmas & Holiday Craft (and Baked Goods) Bazaar, this event is a blast – for the entire family. We highly recommend it.
System Pressure Advisory | Pamlico County
System Pressure Advisory The water consumers of Pamlico County Water System are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a waterline cut. Water department contractors are making repairs to the system. The following areas are covered under the advisory:…
New Bridge Over Neuse?
County asks for ‘Feasibility Study’
Minnesott Beach predicts ‘devastating effect’ PAMLICO COUNTY – This is a hot potato. However, no need to become terribly agitated just yet. Everyone involved agrees that any proposed structure (to replace the current ferry) is several decades away — if it happens at all. For…
Counties, Towns Unite to Oppose Ferry Tolls
Collection Shacks’ linger from thwarted 2013 attempt MINNESOTT BEACH – Seen here just inside the gate of the departure point for crossings of the Neuse River, this small enclosure – in place for more than 10 years — was originally meant to house toll-takers….
Logging crew moving equipment takes out Tideland EMC line
In Arapahoe area, more than 2000 residents were without power for approximately 45 minutes– an outage that began shortly before 1pm Wednesday afternoon. Nine vehicles at the Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal were unable to disembark the vessel since the ramp on shore is deployed by…
Developers pitch two separate projects for Grantsboro
Away from flood-plain. Resiliency monies spur apartments for the ‘rent-burdened’ GRANTSBORO – A whopping 47 percent of folks in Pamlico County are defined as rent-burdened, which means the roof over their heads costs them more than 30 percent of household income. Monday night, Beth Bucksot,…
Healing Dragons of Lake James featured at Oriental Dragon Boat Race August 12th
We are so excited that the Healing Dragons of Lake James are coming to the Oriental Dragon Boat Race August 12th. The Lake James Dragon Boat Festival, presented by UNC Health Blue Ridge in partnership with Healing Dragons of Lake James, will take place…
