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05/28/2026

AURORA – James Jones Jr., owner of Bearhug Productions and an award-winning filmmaker based in Greenville, is proud to announce production on his latest docu-series, Tricky Sam, currently filming in Aurora in collaboration with Mayor Curt Hendrix. Bearhug is casting background extras and vintage c...

05/27/2026

The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Thomas Jefferson Jones Sr., 81, of Oriental, was last seen on May 25th, 2026, around 9:00 p.m. leaving a friend’s house and heading back towards his residence in Oriental. Investigators...

05/25/2026

2026 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
A THANKS TO ALL OUR MILITARY MEN & WOMEN WHO
GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY & FREEDOM

A FEW VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF TODAY'S ACTIVITIES

Master of Ceremonies, Larry Summers, Disabled American Veterans

PCHS NJROTC
Flag Honors - Kaitlyn Mizelle
Jackson Moran & Jacob Wills

Taps by Former County Commissioner, Christine Mele

God Bless America, sung by: Deaquella Midgette

Larry Summers, THANKS TO ALL FOR ATTENDING

A Few Special pictures during and following Ceremony
:
People who came to give their thanks to the military men and women who gave their lives for our Freedom
Wreaths in front of the monument presented by Local Veterans Association
Individuals looking at the Monument in front of the Pamlico Court House
Mr. Casey, veteran with family member
Senator Norm Sanderson, Larry Summers, Dave Wickersham
April, a dog with her parents dressed in a special Memorial Day attire
Christine Mele, Judy Wickersham and Senator Norm Sanderson
People who came out to give their thanks to those military men and women who gave their lives for our Freedom

05/22/2026

AURORA – Take it from a guy, who has attended quite a few Fossil Festivals over the past 20 years. THIS THING IS A BLAST!! Admission is free. Parking is free. Absolutely perfect family fun. You’ll see a ton of vendors, offering a gargantuan variety...

Jeff Styron at Garland Fulcher Retail this week honors, thanks and remembers all US Military Men and Women who gave thei...
05/22/2026

Jeff Styron at Garland Fulcher Retail this week honors, thanks and remembers all US Military Men and Women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. And the loving families who have lost a family member while they were defending our country and the freedoms we enjoy as a nation. This Monday, May 25th there will be a 10 am Memorial Service in front of the Court House in Bayboro. They will honor all servicemen and women and will placing a wreath in front of the courthouse honoring our local Pamlico County military men and women. There will be several speakers, and beautiful music. Please take time to come out and offer your Thanks as well. In addition we offer this:

Memorial Day Prayer
“Gracious God, on this Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the examples of their selfless sacrifice inspire us to live with the same devotion and love. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their lives with Your strength and peace. Help us never to forget their sacrifice, and give us the courage to work for a world of peace and justice. In Your name, we pray. Amen.”

Again thank you to the soldiers and families for the sacrifices to keep us a nation free.

We welcome you this weekend on Thur, Fri and Sat from 10am - 5pm to come you to come to our market and get some fresh fish and seafood. We have salmon, shrimp, fresh crab meat and now we have oysters in the pint, flounder, fresh scallops, Grouper, Tuna, Catfish, Snapper, Swordfish, mahi-mahi, hard and soft-shell crabs, our world-famous crab balls, Crab Pies, Crab Pretzels, Crab Pizzas, Crab quiche, and now our frozen deviled crabs along with all of our sauces and spices, our hats, tee shirts and sweatshirts. Also don't forget we are accepting Credit and Debit Cards now. Don't Forget If you want to call your order in before you arrive Call Jeff @ 252-670-7644 or Uncle Buddy @ 252-671-7853, or Joey @ 252-497-1329 and they will have it bagged up and ready to go at the Orange Cones. Also if you have a special event coming up let Buddy and Joey know what you will need. We appreciate our customers so much. Without you we could not do this. Again We send blessings and thanks to all the military men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country and our Freedom. God Bless You all from Jeff, Buddy, Joey, Rocky and our family.

05/18/2026

HAVELOCK – Students from Roger Bell New Tech Academy are being celebrated for their creativity and powerful storytelling after earning top honors in the 2025-26 Young Author “Educate, Advocate, and Empower” writing contest, hosted by the Twin Rivers Reading Council. The annual contest invites ...

05/15/2026

NEW BERN – For the record, Republican Laurie Buckhout wears a lady’s 9 ½ shoe – but in this case, we are talking about white boots — which are a common sight in commercial fish houses throughout eastern North Carolina. The gift of foot gear...

05/15/2026

Jeff Styron at Garland Fulcher Retail this week is Recognizing 24th year Anniversary for Marsha's Cottage located at 204 Wall Street Oriental, NC Call: 252-249-0334, open Tuesday-Friday: 12pm-4ishSaturday: 10am-4ish Sunday–Monday: Closed. For the 24th anniversary Marsha is offering for anyone to come in & select one of my beautiful tops & I will treat you to 24% off! The weather this weekend is supposed to be great - stop by Marsha's this weekend or at any time throughout the rest of may and take advantage of her special 24th anniversary offers. This week in our market we have salmon, shrimp, fresh crab meat and now we have oysters in the pint, flounder, fresh scallops, Grouper, Tuna, Catfish, Snapper, Swordfish, mahi-mahi, hard and soft-shell crabs, our world-famous crab balls, Crab Pies, Crab Pretzels, Crab Pizzas, Crab quiche, and now our frozen deviled crabs along with all of our sauces and spices, our hats, tee shirts and sweatshirts. Also don't forget we are accepting Credit and Debit Cards now. Don't Forget If you want to call your order in before you arrive Call Jeff @ 252-670-7644 or Uncle Buddy @ 252-671-7853, or Joey @ 252-497-1329 and they will have it bagged up and ready to go at the Orange Cones. We hope to see you soon. Also if you have a special event coming up let Buddy and Joey know what you will need. We appreciate our customers so much. Without you we could not do this. God Bless You and all your Families and especially our Great Country. Congratulations Again Marsha 24 years and counting!!

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13636 Highway 55
Bayboro, NC
28515

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