Tugboat Sunk for Existing Reef Off Cape Lookout
MOREHEAD CITY – On August 1, the state’s Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program added the Thomas Dann to Artificial Reef 305 . The 106-foot tugboat was constructed in 1981 but suffered a catastrophic fire in 2016. This vessel was donated to the Reef Program by…
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…
U.S. Senators Demand NCAA Purge Biological Men From Women’s Sports
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and colleagues recently sent a letter to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker demanding he update the organization’s student-athlete policy to ensure only biologically female students can participate in women’s sports. “Amid the Biden – Harris…
Ten Commandments in Classrooms
By Ray Griffin, Pastor | News Commentary Louisiana governor Jeff Landy recently signed a law mandating that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom in the state. Christians see the Ten Commandments as key rules from God on how to live. The…
Go Canes! Sponsors Crucial for Successful Season
BAYBORO – Luke Fox, an offensive lineman for the Pamlico High School Hurricanes, and Assistant Football Coach Bruce Fowler take quick breaks from practice this time of year to approach area businesses and individuals with a variety of very affordable sponsorship packages. Please welcome them…
Methamphetamine Arrest in Pamlico County
On Monday, August 5, 2024, deputies of the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Lisa Gibble Hawkins 55, at her Blackhorse Run residence in the Reelsboro community of Pamlico County. The warrant was executed as part of an ongoing…
NEW BERN PREPARES FOR IMPACTS FROM TROPICAL STORM DEBBY
City officials are strongly encouraging everyone to take precautions with significant rainfall and the possibility of flooding expected over the next several days. Eastern North Carolina is forecast to begin feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Debby tomorrow. The storm is expected to bring gusty…
Alderman in New Bern resigns to accept GOP State Senate seat
NEW BERN – In an email to this newspaper, Bob Brinson, Jr. who represents Ward Six for the City of New Bern, summarizes his July 30 appointment: The Governor appointed me today to fill the unexpired term for Jim Perry from now until December. I…
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…
Analyst Has 40-plus Questions About New $70 Million School
Editor’s note: Bids for this project will be opened Thursday, July 25. An open-to-the-public meeting of the Pamlico County Commission and the Board of Education is set for 5pm on Tuesday, July 30, at the school system administrative office in Bayboro. We thank Mr. Allison…
