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…
Man arrested after Pamlico County drug raid (updated)
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, deputies of the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Roger Benajmin Voliva 47, at his Upper Neck Road residence in the Mesic community of Pamlico County. The warrant was executed as part of an…
Window Tint Spans Generations
ORIENTAL – Family-owned small businesses are the backbone of America, especially when second generation owners carry on customer relationships originally forged by their fathers. Brantley Norman, Jr. – along with his mother, daughter, and plenty of family members — now handles the reins of Brantley’s…
NC GOP ‘Hall of Famer’ files exclusive report America is ‘God’s Country,’ says Mischka
By Carl Mischka | NC GOP Hall of Fame MILWAUKEE – Wow, as a first time delegate attendee at the Republican National Convention, I am pleased to report that it is all I expected and hoped for — an experience I can now cross off…
Deep Dive into New School Specs
BAYBORO – Pamlico County Schools released a request for bids on June 27, 2024 for construction of a 6th thru 12th grades school. The bids will be opened in public at the current high school auditorium on Thursday, July 27 at 2pm. This article details…
Innovative New Preschool to Open
By Katie Shorter | Pamlico Small Business Center After retiring from a 30-year career in the child care industry – from hands-on daily care to owning and managing 3 child care centers in Eastern North Carolina – Pamlico County’s Kim Trudo retreated to Whispering Creek…
Be Careful What You Wish For
By Doug Cross | Guest Commentary When the Coastal Conservation Association was pushing House Bill 1713 in June of 2010, I guarantee you they never, ever thought the law would one day affect the recreational fishing interests in North Carolina like it has now. You…
Look Out! Four Authors Conspire to Host Tea
AURORA – Have you ever wanted to experience a book in more ways than just reading it? Have you ever thought about the tastes inspired by the book’s location or the characters in the book? Local author, Sherri Lupton Hollister will host an Author Tea…
