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LETTER: Common tactics

LETTER: Common tactics There is a tremendous irony in the recent letter condemning the tactics Saul Alinsky promotes in his book, “Rules for...

LETTER: For? Or against?

LETTER: For? Or against? I have finally figured it out; there are two main groups of voters out there. There are those who oppose Obama, and those who support him....

Eddie Elias Waters

VANCEBORO — Eddie Elias Waters, 59, of 1360 Maul Swamp Road, Vanceboro, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at the CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern.

John Hezekiah Spruill

NEW BERN — John Hezekiah Spruill Jr., 81, of New Bern, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Johnnie Exum Neely

NEW BERN — Johnnie Exum Neely, 25, of New Bern died Feb. 3, 2012, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Joseph Earl Pearsall

Joseph "Joe" Earl Pearsall, 64, of 307 Avenue C died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at his residence.

Martha Alberta Harris Wright

Martha Alberta Harris Wright, 87, New Bern. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.

Willie Harris

Willie Harris, Kinston. Arrangements are by Swinson Funeral Service.

EDITORIAL: Should have seen it coming

Thomas Jefferson said: "To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical." The third...

RANDY FOSTER: Shootout at the Broad Street corral

There are new commissioners in town, and the sheriff better watch his backside. Sheriff Jerry Monette had his share of troubles over the past couple of years. Remember when that...

KEN GRUEBEL: Real life does not make riveting fiction

I am almost at a loss for words, an unusual situation for me. Ms. Grombie is a brand new author for me and I guess I didn’t know what to expect. The locale is England, along...

The perils of anchorage off Omaha Beach

Continued from Saturday That first night of D+1 was the only night when there was any kind of enemy activity directed against us. We had air-raid alerts throughout the night,...

Ashley Burgess-Michael Gall

Eric and Laura Burgess of New Bern announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Burgess, to Michael Gall, son of Raymond and Dolores Gall of Annapolis, Md. Ashley, a...

Jessica Alise Brinson-Shawn Thomas Bennett

Tim and Angie Brinson of Vanceboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Alise Brinson of Vanceboro to Shawn Thomas Bennett of Reelsboro. The bridegroom-elect is the...

Penny Marie Johnson

Aaron and Rebecca Johnson of New Bern announce the birth of a daughter, Penny Marie Johnson, on Jan. 9, 2012, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. The baby weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces...

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Matthew Hagan

Elizabeth Casey Nenni and Troy Matthew Hagan, both of Raleigh, N.C., were united in marriage on November 12, 2011, at Saint Paul Catholic Church with Monsignor Gerald Lewis...

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gadomski

Edward and Mary Gadomski of New Bern recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Children of the couple are Mary Bantos and her husband Chris, and Connie Cherry and her...

Rising from the ashes

With documented history dating more than 200 years, the African-American neighborhood of Dryborough has a rich and courageous past and a seemingly bright future for beautification...

Thousands flock to antique show

One booth at Saturday’s 25th New Bern Preservation Foundation Antique Show and Sale must have seen Dayle Phelps of Roper coming. “I just love cars,” said Phelps,...

Sweethearts stock up at farmers market

Sweets for your sweetie were the fare for the day at New Bern Farmer’s Market Saturday. And if she or he is a jewel, well, there were possibly perfect choices aplenty. There...

FROM THE CLOCK TOWER: Sound financial decisions pay off

You depend on local government for a wide range of services: police protection and fire-rescue, water and sewer resources, electricity, parks and playgrounds, street and sidewalk...

Pamlico, Jones meet again on court

The rivalry between Pamlico and Jones will be renewed when the two schools meet for a third time this season. The teams will play at 6 p.m. in Trenton on Monday in the first round...

Pamlico filing opens Monday for commissioners, school board

BAYBORO — The 2012 filing period for Pamlico County elected offices begins at noon Monday at the county courthouse, with eight local elected seats available. Three of the...

KRISTI STOLZENBERG: Living life in Hypothetical Land

When my Marine and I got hitched, I knew there was a very real possibility that he would drag me all over the country to some less than ideal map dots. I would be responsible for...

BETTY WOOD THOMAS: Pettigrew family saga continues

Continuing from last week, Charles Pettigrew was the first child of James and Mary (Cochran) Pettigrew to be born in America. Remember he was the fifth child of 13 children born...

Column: Put me in coach, I’m ready to edit

The manager makes the stroll to the mound, calls for righty. This ambitious, eager talent rushes onto the field to the tune of Bruce Springsteen’s, ‘Glory Days’...

West Craven basketball: Beyond the stars

VANCEBORO — All egos are left at the door. It’s about teamwork in Western Craven County, or as the Eagles like to say, ‘It’s Westside.’ The familiar...

Ann H. Thomas

Ann H. Thomas, 73, Newport. Arrangements are by Pollock~Best Funerals & Cremations.

Emma Teresa Pender Chadwick

NEW BERN — Emma Teresa Pender Chadwick, 93, of 1009 Lee's Ave., died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

Joseph Earl Pearsall

Joseph Earl Pearsall, 64, New Bern. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.

Lynda S. Hobbins

Lynda S. Hobbins, 68, New Bern. Arrangements are by Pollock~Best Funerals & Cremations.

Pamlico’s senior night spoiled

BAYBORO – Allison Hollowell is proud to wear the black and gold. That was evident when Hollowell talked about playing for the Pamlico Hurricanes after Friday night’s...

Prep roundup: Trojans clinch perfect CPC

Travonda Haddock dropped in 19 points to lead the Jones Senior girls’ basketball team to a 55-43 win over East Carteret on Friday. Haddock also ripped down 20 rebounds. The...

Havelock’s Tillman to play softball in Florida

HAVELOCK — Havelock’s Ellen Tillman has always liked the beach. So when it came time to decide where she would like to play softball in college, coastal Florida had a...

Holding home court

It came down to a coin flip. The No. 1 seed in the Coastal 3A Conference, between West Craven and South Central, was on the line. Representatives from the two schools met on...

ECU tries to rebound at Marshall

GREENVILLE — Memphis coach Josh Pastner had high praise for Miguel Paul, even after his team’s busy defense mostly neutralized the East Carolina point guard....

Heart ball features dinner, dancing, auction

The 18th annual New Bern Heart Ball hopes to raise more than $70,000 this year to aid the American Heart Association’s research and education on heart disease, the number...

Nonprofit honors local woman, charity

A nonprofit that honors a local woman and aids her favorite charity will announce the winner at an awards banquet later this month. The “I Love That Lady” fundraiser...

New Bern police incidents for Feb. 10, 2012

The following incidents were recently reported by New Bern police: Feb. 9: 2:53 a.m., domestic, 1200 block of Pollock Street. 3:15 a.m., breaking and entering attempt, 200 block...

WWII: D-Day: Supplying the troops at Omaha Beach

Continued from Friday The only other time we had berthing problems was one trip across when we carried about a dozen Red Cross nurses. Most of us gave up our quarters for them and...

KTSPORTS: Sweet Allison, here I come

I’m sitting on my couch at home, enjoying a nice cup of coffee on this crisp Friday morning. My dog, Thor, stares out the window while resting his head on the windowsill....

Irene disaster dollars doled out to repair inlets

Two area inlets will benefit from federal funds allocated for dredging to repair damage caused by Hurricane Irene. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District announced...

Added combat role for women earns approval

With a policy change from the Pentagon this week allowing women in the military to serve in more combat roles, even some area naysayers are saying it’s about time. Defense...

TOM GLASGOW: Performing sensible pruning

As we are reminded this weekend, no matter how warm it might get in December or January, there’s a near certainty of at least a brief return to temperatures below freezing...

Activist to speak to coalition

A longtime pro-life activist from the Midwest is the guest speaker Feb. 20 at the Craven-Pamlico Christian Coalition in New Bern. The 7 p.m. meeting is at Golden Corral in New...

EDITORIAL: Duke-UNC isn't the only game

Many fans may have reported for work hoarse and groggy after staying up to watch the UNC-Duke basketball game.The intensity of the rivalry, involving two schools just eight miles...

LETTER: Otis Gardner

I wish to respond to the liberals who have commented on the articles written by Otis Gardner. Just because you may disagree with his opinion does not mean he does not have...

LETTER: Going after the bucks II

I believe that the allegorist from Vanceboro chose to end his story prematurely. It continued as follows: Caveman A, after listening to Caveman B’s...

LETTER: Do not mute Newt

In a 60 minutes interview with Steve Kroft, Barack Obama admitted to smoking marijuana. He also admitted to cocaine use and that he thought about using heroine. Obama said...

LETTER: Voter ID

This is in response to Barbara P. Harrison’s letter, “More on Voter ID,” in the Jan. 18 Sun. Current objections to voter ID and cleaning up of the voter rolls...

Police: Man’s wound was self-inflicted

A man found dead last week on Julia Clay Street died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and his estranged girlfriend's death is being investigated as a homicide,...

Earl Moore

DOVER — Earl Moore, 73, of 158 Silo Road, died Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012, at home.

Eddie Elias Waters

Eddie Elias Waters, 59, Vanceboro. Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc.

West Craven's Tate comes up big on Senior Night

VANCEBORO -- Aaron Tate doesn’t need any extra motivation on the basketball court. The West Craven senior is ruthless on the boards for any occasion. But playing in his...

Perfect finish for Eagles

VANCEBORO – They already had the cake. On Thursday night, the West Craven Eagles added the icing. Entering the regular season finale against the Havelock Rams, the No. 2...

Handcrafted bowls and homemade soup draw hundreds

Colorful, well-crafted pottery bowls, paintings of bowls and a good cause enticed hundreds of people to Temple Baptist Church Thursday to enjoy many kinds of soups while being...

African-American trolley tour reveals city’s history

John and Misty Alexander looked out the window of the trolley Sunday as the history of New Bern and its huge population of free slaves, integration and segregation, and...

Vanceboro man wins air show contest

Paul Ringheiser knows something about the history of Marine Corps aviation. After all, his grandfather was a nosegunner in a PBJ bomber squadron at Cherry Point during World War...

Mild-mannered weather gives way to arctic atmosphere

Many people in New Bern may be enjoying lower heating bills this winter due to above-normal temperatures. But this weekend a cold, artic blast could bring a reminder of how it is...

WWII: Ferrying troops across the Channel

Continued from Thursday When the Nazi army broke though our lines at the Ardennes Salient just before Christmas, all hell broke loose and we were very busy for a while as just...

Pamlico residents sound off on wind energy, ferry fees

BAYBORO — An otherwise light Monday night of business for Pamlico County commissioners did include three speakers, with topics that included promoting the county, the...

Havelock teen arrested on drug charges

A teenager is facing multiple felony drug charges after his arrest on Tuesday in Havelock. Alan Keith Elam, 18, identified as a military dependent, was arrested after an...

Craven County arrests and citations for Feb. 9, 2012

The following arrests and citations were recently issued in Craven County: New Bern police: Terry Lamonte Fenner, 44, 1908 Opal St., Feb. 8, carrying concealed weapon. Officer: B....

A bar with a view

After six years, Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina once again has a bar with a great view over the marina. The Bambooz Tiki Bar, with bamboo bar stools, two large, colorful parrots...

Fisheries award 14 grants

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced the approval of 14 grants, totaling $1.99 million, for projects to help provide coastal...

More than wins and losses

BAYBORO — While the wins have been hard to come by this season for the Pamlico Lady Hurricanes, head coach Jamie Gibbs believes his players are learning plenty that will...

Ed Wall: Planting now for better luck next fall

Mother Nature threw hunters in eastern North Carolina some curve balls this fall. First, Hurricane Irene came roaring through, flooding some areas, turning wooded tracts into...

Outdoor Notes: Hunter Skills Tournaments scheduled

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has set the schedule for the 2012 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournaments, marking the 34th year for the popular statewide shooting sports...

Bessie Benjamin Davis

BEAUFORT — Bessie Benjamin Davis, 102, of 615 Pine St., died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at her residence.

David Chisholm Andrews

David Chisholm Andrews Sr. of River Bend, NC, and Seffner, FL, passed away on February 6, 2012 in Seffner.

Emma Pender Chadwick

Emma Pender Chadwick, 93, New Bern. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.

Gertie Holton

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gertie Holton, 93, died Thursday at Woodhaven Nursing Facility in Montgomery.

Mary Theresa Parslow Swartz

NEW BERN — Mary Theresa Parslow Swartz, 73, formerly of Ireland, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Thomas Mayo

PURCELLVILLE, VA. — Thomas &#8220Bruce” Mayo, age 65, died January 31, 2012 at Heritage Hall. Born on April 8, 1946 in North Carolina he was the son of the late...

William A. Blount

AURORA — William A. "Buddy" Blount, 69, of 718 Willis Road, died Wednesday, Feb., 1, 2012.

Kinston cruises past New Bern

New Bern coach Cliff Dillard has known Kinston head man Wells Gulledge for years. Dillard was an assistant at Campbell, and Gulledge would lend a hand at the basketball camps. Now...

Community remembers political advocate

An area leader for every side of the tracks, controversial nonprofit and political advocate Mary Swartz died Tuesday, leaving her mark as a voice for those without a voice of...

Free dental clinic provides care

The N.C. Dental Society’s free adult dental clinic held recently at the Garber Ministry Center treated 613 patients and delivered $355,556 in dental care. More than 44...

Man jailed in purse-snatching incident

A 23-year-old Vanceboro man is in jail after lawmen said he snatched a woman’s purse in broad daylight. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon, city officials said. Dustin...

WWII: Cracking the books and taking the exams

Continued from Wednesday Merchant Marine Mates — and Engineers — exams, as administered by the Coast Guard, were tough, no-nonsense procedures. When taken in...

Man injures himself, blames drive-by shooting

A Vandemere man accidentally shot himself while handling a gun Tuesday night. The man, whose name was not released, sought treatment at an urgent care center, where he told...

Vibrant bird makes unusual winter appearance

About five days ago, Doug Leister of Morehead City was in New Bern visiting a friend when he caught a glimpse of something rare for this area in winter: a painted bunting. Leister...

Historical society celebrates ‘lost black history’

George Moses Horton was a fixture at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, surrounded by admiring students listening to his original poems. Marjorie Hudson, a poet from...

Norovirus warning: You don’t want this one

There is a nasty virus awaiting you on the nearest door handle and you don’t want this one. State public health officials have been notified of multiple outbreaks of...

AMY JAMES: Failed again? Get realistic

It is now February. By now, close to half of Americans have failed at keeping their New Year’s resolutions. Another year, another failure? Maybe not. If you find that you...

Wrestling with a dream

Getting closer and closer to pinning down his dream, wrestler Raymond Jordan is heading full steam into the U.S. Olympic Trials. Jordan, a former star at New Bern High School and...

DANIEL J. VANCE: Reynolds keeps the nation informed

I have had this column nearly 10 years, and haven’t been able to find a better source of news about people with disabilities than Inclusion Daily Express, which has been run...

New Bern making a push

Junior Pa Sanneh, a first-year wrestler, joined the New Bern wrestling team at the start of the season. The 160-pound wrestler made an impact for the Bears in the first two rounds...

Andrews brings Appalachian music to the stage

Singer Molly Andrews comes to New Bern and Beaufort this weekend as part of the Down East FolkArts Series. She performs Friday evening at Trent River Coffee Company in New Bern...

Husband-wife team presents art and poetry at Pamlico library

BAYBORO — Artist Bob Pittman will be the featured artist at the Pamlico County Library for the month of February through mid-March. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the...

Distinguished veteran performers on tap for Sunday Jazz Showcase

Headlining the 23rd annual Sunday Jazz Showcase are the ever-popular band leader and clarinet player Dave Bennett, vocalist Lynn Roberts, bass player John Brown, drummer John...

Palace events explore history, music, gardening

Tryon Palace has a variety of upcoming events in February, ranging from Black History to classical music to gardening. The Colonial Branch of the English-Speaking Union’s...

Celebrate Valentines with chocolate, art, serenades

There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, beginning Friday, with a “Hearts are for Lovers” exhibit at New Bern ArtWorks & Company on Pollock Street....

Let the spelling begin in RiverTowne musical comedy

Words can be funny. And, as we all know, people trying to spell words can also be a laugh-maker. With that in mind, RiverTowne Players production of “The 25th Annual Putnam...

Art exhibit, author highlight book store events

Art and writing are on tap this month at The Next Chapter bookstore. A month-long exhibit by local artist Maura Garrity is on display at the South Front Street book shop. Local...

Local photographers bring home national recognition

Two local professional photographers have earned the Master of Photography and Master of Electronic Imaging degrees from Professional Photographers of America. Awards were...

EDITORIAL: Real concerns about Cherry Point

During a celebration of Marine Corps aviation, it was a lieutenant general who dropped a bomb on those attending and the community at large. It exploded into real concerns for the...

LETTER: Cutting through the haze

If you say some things long enough this repetition doesn’t make it true or factual. For example, with Governor Romney’s continuing utterances that President Obama has...

LETTER: Rules for radicals

One would expect local Democrats to defend President Obama in our local paper, but Saul Alinsky? For readers not familiar with Alinsky, he was a radical of the ’60s and...

Rams clinch third in Coastal Conference

HAVELOCK -- Havelock’s Tyquan Nolan felt a strange sensation when he stepped on the court against West Carteret Tuesday night. “I was nervous at the beginning. I...