Merritt News

Anyone who knows history or fishing in Pamlico County has heard of Capt. Merritt Watson.

“That just indicates further the baselessness of the entire anonymous complaint”

Former Labor Commissioner John C. Brooks, who is currently in second place for votes in the Democratic primary for his old job, filed for a runoff Tuesday. via News Observer

SPRING REVIVAL at Swansboro Church of God at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 4 and at 7:30 p.m. nightly May 5-7 with speaker the Rev. via Jacksonville Daily News

“I certainly plan to be fair and impartial and weigh the merits of each case”

With more than 30 years of private practice behind him, Goldsboro attorney Charles Gaylor III has decided to run for the open District 8 District Court Judge seat. via Goldsboro News-Argus

A 20-year-old Merritt man is in the Pamlico County jail charged with an early Saturday morning shooting at a convenience store in Vandemere. via Sun Journal

“The odds of winning are probably much better than those for the state lottery, considering how little Orr has been able to raise so far this campaign.”

UP: LES MERRITT. The state auditor, a Republican, took full advantage when the Democratic candidates for governor asked him to referee a spat about whether they were using their state offices for political ... via News Observer

Mullins Shannon and Rebecca Mullins of Newport announce the birth of a daughter, Ana Caroline Mullins, Nov. via Sun Journal

The JOY Soup Kitchen will serve dinner on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the kitchen, 700 Albermarle Ave. via The Daily Reflector

“Part of the board's strategy for obtaining, retaining, educating and insuring actively participating board members is to provide access to high quality training in settings conducive to learning, team building and attendance”

An audit of Albemarle Mental Health Center's finances should be enough to quiet some critics who maintain that Beaufort County should have remained tied to that organization. via Washington Daily News

“This clarifies some of my concerns”

Commissioner glad county went other way By DAN PARSONS, Staff Writer An audit released this month was critical of spending by a mental health agency that until recently served Beaufort County. via Washington Daily News