The County Compass

Mild-Mannered Daredevil, now 35, Attended School in Arapahoe NEW BERN – This guy is good. And, he is a perfect complement to many other world-class aviation experts who will appear over the skies of Union Point Park beginning at 4:30pm on Saturday, Nov. 29 for…

The official notice is known as FCC Docket No. 25-276. Backed by Big Telecom, the FCC intends to allow cell site towers in your neighborhood every 600 to 800 feet. And, in the fine print, local standards like zoning and Home Owner Association rules are…

PAMLICO COUNTY – Responding to citizen complaints, elected officials vowed Monday night to come down hard on the half dozen brightly illuminated stores, hinting the lights might shroud a dark side to inappropriate business practices. Expressing his approval of a detailed three-page ordinance – a…

For the third consecutive year, this phenomenal, incredible, and spectacular performance happens Saturday, Nov. 29, at 4:30pm over Union Point Park in Downtown New Bern, compliments of Buddy & Wendy Stallings. Wonderful post-Thanksgiving fun for the entire family.

Editor’s Note: If you have Brightspeed telephone and/or internet service, this article will be of particular interest. If your Brightspeed service fails, you will want to file a complaint with the FCC. Brightspeed will respond to FCC complaints because the FCC grants Brightspeed an exclusive…

Higher education officials in California have cracked down on the “fake students” enrolling in their community colleges, occupying much-needed seats and, in some cases, collecting federal and state student aid. But they downplay the cost of the fraud, which Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently…

Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina is excited to bring a community food market to Aurora, in the old Family Dollar building. The market will have fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy, and other food – at affordable prices. The goal is to make it…

  HIGHWAY 306 HALF WAY BETWEEN GRANTSBORO & AURORA – Faye Gladson calls this event “a beloved fall tradition that celebrates creativity and community spirit.” Call her at 252-670-7447 for a registration form, which must be received by Oct. 10. The actual painting and décor…

Compiled from Staff Reports It appears to have been the last straw for the NCGOP 3rd Congressional District’s Executive Committee. After Phil Berger failed to pass Constitutional Carry (while Republicans held the super-majority), and rumors continue to swirl about arm twisting for gambling, now much…

Saturday, Sept 27 from 3pm to 7pm at 1604 Brices Creek Road in New Bern Donations accepted (but not required) only to help defer some of the costs of this event. Any amount given over and above our costs will be mailed to DJT directly….

  ALLIANCE – Forty nonprofit representatives recently attended a free, in-person seminar, conducted by Artificial Intelligence specialist, Dr. Justin Rose from Beaufort County Community College. Rose provided guidance on optimizing AI tools for the grant application process as well as administrative tasks. Attendees learned about…

BAYBORO – Surprise! For inmates at the Pamlico County Jail who have no health insurance (which is quite a few) county taxpayers are on the hook for their health care – a figure approaching half a million per year and growing rapidly. Right now most…