Eastern Carolina Council, Part 8:
Jockeying for Position
NEW BERN – Feeling sorry for a mega-big engineering firm – one that sports multiple offices across North Carolina and oozes with experience in negotiating contracts – is difficult. Nevertheless, a close reading of public documents — which bear the fingerprints of Eastern Carolina Council…
My personal experience with Mark Robinson | Young voter meets ‘rock star’ of state’s Republican Party
By Drew Baker GRANTSBORO – What do you think of when the term “role model” pops into your mind? Could it be a family member, a president, or a celebrity? When I think of the term “role model,” a man with the title of North…
Law of Unintended Consequences! Some vaxxed become unwitting spreaders
Analysis from: Geert Vanden Bossche / Janci Lindsay / S.V. Subramanian & Akhil Kumar / Rand Paul One of the gutsiest scientists during 2021 has been an independent virologist and vaccine expert, Geert Vanden Bossche (DVM & PhD) who was formerly employed by The Bill…
HIGHER UTILITY BILLS LOOM IF LAW PASSES
Current of Gulf Stream off coast of NC is a better energy solution! RALEIGH – House Bill 951, which is pending in the General Assembly, is a terrible bill and should be put out of its misery. Here are my reasons: There is a provision…
Eastern Carolina Council, Part 7:,/h4> New ECC director charged with picking up the pieces
Editor’s note: The regional agency has been in disarray over the past two months, following the abrupt resignation of its law firm, Grady Quattlebaum; and, two days later the equally sudden dismissal of its executive director, Katie Bordeaux. NEW BERN – The Executive Committee of…
Exciting Club Championship next step in course’s evolution !
MINNESOTT BEACH – Two picture-perfect weather days arrived on schedule at Minnesott Yacht, Golf & Country Club this past weekend, which accommodated a good turnout from the membership and some amazing golf over the 36-hole tournament. Ken Howard – who at age 70 might have…
Baseball for youngsters in jeopardy | Legendary Babe Ruth would be sad
By Kim Jones BAYBORO – Pamlico Babe Ruth League is struggling and needs YOUR help! We are in need of volunteers to take on roles as board members, and volunteers to assist during the season to support the kids during the games. No effort is…
Eastern Carolina Council, Part 6:
Right Place at Right Time
Coincidence? Luck? Or, possibly a Plan? Handsomely paid tasks immediately fall into lap of new law firm Editor’s Note: In an email exchange with the Grady Quattlebaum law firm, this newspaper has made it clear that we are eager to print any formal statement from…
RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE!
Course improvements / new attitude triples membership Club Championship set for Minnesott this weekend Will these reigning champs retain their titles . . . and parking spots?? MINNESOTT BEACH – Adjacent to the Neuse River, the 18-hole, par 72 course features tree-lined fairways, raised greens,…
Case could destroy state’s highest court
By Dallas Woodhouse | The Woodshed for Carolina Journal | Guest Commentary | carolinajournal.com RALEIGH – It would be outrageous. It would be unprecedented. It would damage the credibility and validity of North Carolina’s highest court for decades. It would be nothing short of a…
Actual Girders from 9-11 Focal Point of Commemoration
By Sandy Schulties | 9-11 Event Coordinator FAIRFIELD HARBOUR – We welcome everyone to join us at 8am on Saturday, September 11th at the Fairfield Harbour Fire Station/Community Center (585 Broad Creek Road, New Bern) where we will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the day…
D.A. switches Party
By Scott Thomas | District Attorney NEW BERN – On Sept. 3, I registered my political party affiliation with the Republican Party. This was a personal decision I made to align my party affiliation with my long-held conservative values and beliefs. My beliefs remain the…
