Category: Military
‘Gentleman’s Chair’ in Oriental — Classic Traditional Barbering
A new chapter in traditional barbering is opening its doors with the arrival of The Gentleman’s Chair Barber Shop, owned and operated by Christopher Gilbert. More than just a place for a haircut, the convenient location looks out over the town’s popular waterfront, and is…
Navy Junior ROTC Academic Team of Pamlico County High School heads to ‘Nationals’ for 7th consecutive year!
BAYBORO – The team is traveling on April 20 to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, Florida. To prepare, these students give their own time to study at home, meeting during their lunches and after school. What some may not know is that the schools…
Chinese batteries installed at Camp Lejeune during Obama years
CAMP LEJEUNE – Congressman Greg Murphy (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to his meeting Monday with representatives of Duke Energy after reports revealed the usage of Chinese batteries on Camp Lejeune: “I was recently informed that in 2014 the Obama administration invited Duke…
Iron Horsemen donate to Disabled Vets
The Eastern Carolina Iron Horsemen Motorcycle Club made a Donation of $1590 to the Pamlico County Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 93, of Pamlico County. The donations were raised from a December 10th Fundraiser at M&Ms Restaurant in Oriental. Members of the club came from…
‘Marine of the Year’ goes to Cherry Point pilot
Cherry Point USMC Maj. Cory T. Jones was honored Tuesday night in Washington, DC as ‘2022 Marine of the Year’ by the Military Times publication. The award recognizes the heroic landing of a KC-130J tanker following a mid-air collision with a F-35B. In September 2020,…
Local Navy JROTC Unit takes 11TH in Nation
By Flora Moorman SAN DIEGO, CA – Students who comprise the Academic Team of the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps at Pamlico County High School competed with their peers on April 30 aboard the USS Midway – placing eleventh overall. Labeled TEAM JEOPARDY: A…
Military health numbers manipulated after hearing
Old data adjusted so 2021 no longer looks abnormal WASHINGTON, DC – Whistleblowers within the Department of Defense have uncovered alarming criteria in the Defense Medical Epidemiology Database, pointing to a massive increase in sickness and injury diagnoses among military men and women in 2021…
Some Gave All
NEW BERN – I have had a couple experiences with The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall as well as a trip to Washington, DC to see the actual wall. The Traveling Wall has arrived in New Bern, and will be featured Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday…
