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By Ed Terry | Guest Commentary I will start with, I do not have a degree in economics or political science. I am just a retired working man living on a fixed income who loves Pamlico County (but not as much as when it was…

By Sandra Snipes, Mayor Vandemere has always been defined by its people—by the families who have worked its waters, farmed its land, and cared deeply about this place we call home. As generations evolve and change becomes inevitable, preserving and sharing our history becomes even…

Join us Thursday, April 16, from noon to 6:45 p.m. for Pamlico Community College’s inaugural AI Fest at the Hwy 306 Grantsboro campus! Community members, families, local business owners, educators, and anyone curious about Artificial Intelligence are welcome! The afternoon features AI training workshops designed…

RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians of a new text scam targeting drivers with a fake parking and toll violation notice. The message claims the recipient has an outstanding parking or toll violation that has led to an enforcement action against…

JAMES CITY – The upgrade of a 5-mile section of U.S. 70 in Craven County has come with some unique challenges due to the site’s proximity to the Neuse River, existing railroad bed, and sprawling airport. Poor soil conditions in the area made traditional fill…

By Ken Heath, Chairman | Pamlico County Commission EASTERN NC – With the primary over, the NC Senate is pushing forward on its plan to impose new ferry tolls on routes that have ALWAYS been free – Hatteras-Ocracoke, Cherry Branch-Minnesott (key for Pamlico County), Currituck-Knotts…

Editor’s note: Mr. Liu resides in Oriental. He is not related to Alysa Liu or her family. After America’s 24-year hiatus from winning the gold for women’s figure skating, Alysa Liu’s medal in Milan was a miraculous and magical moment – but it was only…

By Curt Hendrix, Mayor | Town of Aurora, NC Aurora is a town with deep roots, resilient people, and a strong future. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reminded that communities like ours are the heart of the American story — places…

February 2, 2pm update Temperatures were in the teens this morning, but the sun is out now & temps are above freezing. We are counting on Mother Nature’s sunshine to help us make more progress today. Every single Public Works crew we have is out…

Temperatures will be in the teens tonight with wind chills in the negatives. The power grid is heavily loaded & Duke Energy has issued its strongest request yet to conserve energy, particularly from 4am-10am tomorrow (Monday) morning. Customers are asked to help reduce energy consumption…

Pamlico County Emergency Management osSrdonpet65t6m40c39c918l70h1f1i5g30m1t5cmcu1f10t8af69ll08c6 · ROAD CONDITIONS UPDATE – IMPASSABLE ROADS Emergency Services Responses are delayed Due to heavy snow and deteriorating conditions, multiple roads across Pamlico County are IMPASSABLE at this time. Snow accumulation is creating extremely hazardous travel conditions. Travel is strongly discouraged….

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (February 1, 2026) – Carteret County is experiencing hazardous conditions during a historic snowfall. Roadways and bridges remain dangerous, with deep snow drifts reported in multiple areas, and emergency vehicles are encountering challenges while traveling. The County’s priority is the safety of…