Oriental News

The Pamlico Musical Society continues a busy holiday season with a variety of entertainment.

A Web site editor has filed a lawsuit against the town of Oriental claiming a violation of the state's public record laws.

An arrest in a rash of recent break-ins here also led to three men being jailed on drug charges late Sunday.

Even in good economic times, many Pamlico County children face waking up Christmas morning with not even a single present.

Questions about who was in charge at February cooperative law enforcement drivers checkpoint in Bridgeton is at the core of a Craven County woman's defense against a driving while impaired charge now in District Court.

Question: It's time to put our garden to bed. I know you wrote about fall chores last week, but do you have some more suggestions? Answer: Before you get out your rake, I suggest one more tour of the garden with notebook in hand.

For the second time in two years, the final Oriental commissioners seat could be decided by a draw from a hat.

Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. today. If you are unsure of your polling place, go to www.sboe.state.nc.us. From there, click on "Voter Registration," then click "Check Your Registration," then "Voter Lookup." Enter your name and county, and the Web site will show you the nearest polling place.

BAYBORO The conclusion of early One Stop voting in Pamlico County Saturday mirrored the early 2007 turnout for elections in nine towns small.

The sailing capitol of North Carolina will hear more than the waves lapping the shore Monday.

Strong candidate and voter turnouts have been tradition here in this village of about 900 people.

MEN'S DAY at Christian Faith United Church at 4 p.m. Oct. 11 with a musical program.

The folks from Goose Creek Island in Pamlico County realize they literally live at the end of the road - N.C. 304.

Oct. 8 and 9: Oriental Town Hall, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day. Oct. 9: Minnesott Beach Town Hall, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct.

Vicki Prescott was anxious and excited as she stood in the labor room the day before Thanksgiving 2008, awaiting the birth of her daughter's baby.

The annual statewide Big Sweep to clean the waters and land of North Carolina is scheduled Saturday.

A full schedule of performers is on tap for the annual Oriental Folk Festival on Oct.

The Village Gallery will feature the works of Morehead City artist Mandy Johnson during October.

This past weekend, the Mint Museum of Art held the 2nd Annual Charlotte North Carolina Fashion Week right outside its front door.

The 2,300 cyclists who have come to downtown New Bern for the annual ride to combat multiple sclerosis will create a $1.6 million economic ripple in one weekend.