Pamlico Community College does it again! Trophy cabinet busting at seams
GRANTSBORO – Pamlico Community College (PCC) during the past three years has become a leader among all community colleges in the nation in rankings for excellence. PCC recently received another distinctive honor – an addition to its growing list of awards. BestValueSchools.org, a Utah-based education…
BUILD JOHN’S BOAT BACK | Trawler sinks. Man rescued by Coast Guard.
By Kenny Heath JONES BAY – John Cullember has had a tuff life. After years of struggling, he finally put enough money together to buy a small commercial fishing boat so he could try and make a living. With all his money tied up into…
Massive closures loom | Shrimp Fleet in jeopardy
By Easton Edwards & Jeff Aydelette EMERALD ISLE – The culprit is Amendment 2 to North Carolina’s Shrimp Fishery Management Plan, which contains proposed closures to areas now worked by the state’s shrimp fleet. The nine-member Marine Fisheries Commission meets Nov. 17, 18, & 19…
Mesic Opens Waterfront Park | Mayor Booker Jones praises all involved
Ten years of hard work culminated Saturday as town leaders and other officials cut the ribbon during a grand opening celebration. The site, on the banks of Vandemere Creek, was once a baptismal location for many area churches. “I was personally baptized right here more…
Shrimp Trawling At Risk
Huge turnout urged for Nov. 17 meeting No data exists to support closure of $300 million industry EMERALD ISLE – The quarterly meeting of the Marine Fisheries Commission will be held here on Nov. 17, 18 & 19. This meeting will decide the future of…
General rallies new recruits!
The turnout Thursday, Oct. 21, was exceptional as retired general Kurt Ryan (a new resident) gave 125 would-be members of the Aurora Leadership Council their marching orders. The goal? Develop an ambitious ‘20-point Key Task’ strategic plan by the summer of 2022. “We hope to…
COMMUNITY MOURNS
GRANTSBORO – Todd Willis was a meteor. A bright, shining, spiritual, inspirational light across our constellation. In 2016, his brainchild, Neuse River Bait & Tackle, won the Chamber’s New Business of the Year. His annual fishing symposiums were massive sellouts. In June of this year,…
Ferry system terminates employee who refuses test
Richard “Boston” Roy deserves praise for his efforts to preserve our Freedom! Hatteras – Ocracoke route segregates crews into vaxxed / unvaxxed status By Richard Roy HATTERAS ISLAND – Hello. My name is Richard Roy (also known as “Boston”). I am 58 years old. I…
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…
