Missile Warfare Depends on GPS
Editor’s Note: As Iran blocks the Straits of Hormuz, (with the exception of oil for the People’s Republic of China), this is a good time to look at the GPS satellite galaxies and the ‘one-way’ drones that Iran sends out to cause mayhem and death….
Lightweight cellular concrete ideal for ‘geo-technical void filling’ say DOT experts
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…
ALERT! Rural Coastal Pamlico County Area — NC Senate Renews Push for Ferry Tolls
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…
Work of Mental Health Visionary to Continue
Mary Houston-Harvey dies, age 80 Herewith a proposal to create a prototype for an entirely new type of mental health facility/community using current healing modalities that balance body, mind and spirit providing a safe, healthy, healing environment for children and teenagers from 10-18 who have…
Communist China attempted to thwart Olympic success of American Figure Skater
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…
Partnership, Planning & Progress Determine Aurora’s Future
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…
Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant; Drug and Animal Cruelty Charges Filed
On February 27, 2026, the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1445 Silverbrook Road, Oriental, North Carolina, in connection with an investigation into the sale of controlled substance from the residence. During the execution of the search warrant, investigators located multiple dogs…
Heart-Felt Letter For RFK, Jr.
ORIENTAL, NC – My name is Mary Houston-Harvey. I am writing to share with you a one-page proposal for DANI’s (Developmental And Nutritional Integration) Haven. This is an initiative designed to create a safe, healthy, spiritually supportive environment for children who face mental and emotional…
Holt’s Chapel Rosenwald School
Dr. Tom Hanchett presents “The History of Rosenwald Schools in North Carolina” Sunday, Feb 22 at 2pm at Orringer Auditorium in New Bern. Tickets, $10, are available at http://www.NewBernHistorical.org For groups of 13 or more, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the…
REPENT DEVIL! THANK YOU, ANGEL — Woman, age 91, Harassed At Gas Station
By Ivia Ward I would like to say a few words to the young man that demanded me to buy him some gas at an area gas station a couple of weeks back. You was so rude and demanding. You followed me from my car…
Coming (hopefully) to a Spot Near You!
With Uncle Sam’s blessings, the state Department of Transportation plans to scale back the number of Electric Vehicle charging stations it had originally committed to build along interstates and highways – moving funds toward under-served communities, rural areas and highways The first round of charging…
City of New Bern | Winter Storm Update: Road Conditions
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…
