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A 1958 Lyman ‘Barrel Stern Runabout!’ Stop by the County Compass parking lot anytime between 9am and noon this Saturday. After three-plus decades of ownership, Dick Mushet intends to sell his beloved vessel – and he is ready to negotiate a quick sale. Visit us…

Known as a referendum. The proposed increase, had it been approved by Pamlico voters on Nov. 5, would take the current sales tax rate from 6.75 percent to an even 7 percent. Projections were that the ‘quarter of a penny’ increase might boost county revenues…

NEW BERN – Coastal Photo Club’s Fall Major Competition set for Saturday, November 9, is rapidly approaching. The event is held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 309 New Street in New Bern. Doors open at 9:00am, with a start of judging at 9:30am. This competition…

Proverbs 24:3 – Wise people are builders…they build families, businesses and communities By Lorraine Yaeger The INN at Pamlico will be a safe home here in Pamlico County for post-incarcerated women who truly desire a new beginning. HERE IS OUR STORY: After a person has…

Hi there, Ready or not, Election Day is just around the corner, and we have you covered for all your North Carolina election night needs. Carolina Journal will be covering the election on our YouTube channel, from 7 pm to 11 pm EST. You won’t…

By Dale Folwell, State Treasurer The N.C. Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of New Bern eye surgeon Dr. Jay Singleton. The Court vacated a Court of Appeals’ decision and ruled that Mr. Singleton’s claims were both as-applied and facial constitutional challenges, so they directed the…

 Olegario Pineda-Palacios, age 35, of Franklin County was sentenced this week to 300 months in prison for importing multi-kilograms of methamphetamine into North Carolina. On March 12, 2024, Pineda-Palacios pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a…

By Jamie Kritzer | NC Dept. of Transportation Helene left unprecedented damage in Western North Carolina when it hit Sept. 26-27. Transportation crews have nearly completed operations using chainsaws to cut and move debris to the shoulders to reopen roads. Those “cut-and-shove” crews have created…

By Chris Murray, Director | Pamlico County Emergency Management WESTERN NC – Pamlico County Emergency Management hosts a ‘Special Operations Task Force,’ which consists of various highly technical skilled specialty credentialed members from Pamlico County Fire Departments, Aurora Fire Department, and Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office….

ORIENTAL – “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” and celebrated singer/songwriter Christie Lenée is more than a musician – she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals. Christie has been described as “Dave Matthews meets…

RALEIGH: State, federal and local partners continue to work together to surge resources into Western North Carolina in response to unprecedented damage from Hurricane Helene across the region. Operations are in progress to provide food, water and critical supplies to affected areas. Progress is also being…

Older generations turn out to support Snowden’s K thru 8 AURORA – A quick look along the packed pews of New Growth Unlimited Ministries Church last Thursday evening, Sept. 5, hinted at part of the problem – a dearth of young parents! Grandparents and even…