Oriental NewsLocal news for Oriental, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Satellite rescue station in Pamlico may be moved because of high rent- May 22, 2008 County and state officials are studying the future site of Pamlico County's satellite rescue squad station.http://www.topix.net/city/oriental-nc/2008/05/satellite-rescue-station-in-pamlico-may-be-m... The Genius of Apples- May 18, 2008 "Why don't you plant some old-timey ones" One of Calhoun's heritage apples Alex Maness There's a hearty band of hunters ransacking the South, says Lee Calhoun, hunting for old Southern apples. via Independent Weeklyhttp://www.topix.net/city/oriental-nc/2008/05/the-genius-of-apples?fromrss=1 This sentimental Cat will mix it up in Oriental- May 14, 2008 "I'm producing mom's first solo effort" Mere mortals exhale carbon dioxide. Great blues artists exude sensuality. Catherine Russell breathes fire, and Sentimental Streak smolders. via Sun Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/oriental-nc/2008/05/this-sentimental-cat-will-mix-it-up-in-orien... Turnout a steady trickle in N.C. primary- May 12, 2008 "I walked directly in, got my ballot and voted." The big day finally came for North Carolina voters to have a voice Tuesday and the 12,000 voting machines and 20,000 volunteer poll workers across the state performed with few glitches. via Wral.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/oriental-nc/2008/05/turnout-a-steady-trickle-in-n-c-primary?from... Are show, sale benefit radio reading program for the blind- May 10, 2008 "The feedback indicates that the listeners enjoy the local news, community news, editorials, Dr. Gott and of course the obituaries" During her years as a social worker for the blind, Barbara Hansen's clients would tell her how they missed reading their local newspaper and ability to drive a car. via Sun Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/oriental-nc/2008/05/are-show-sale-benefit-radio-reading-program-... Pamlico County Precinct Opens Late, Stays Open Until- May 8, 2008 Hey, read the rules! One precinct in Pamlico County will stay open until 8:30 p.m. this primary day. via WITNhttp://www.topix.net/city/oriental-nc/2008/05/pamlico-county-precinct-opens-late-stays-ope... Oriental voting hours extended due to late opening- May 6, 2008 "There were people who had to go on to work this morning and this gives them extra time after they get home" Voting hours have been extended until 8:30 p.m. today in the Oriental polling precinct after it opened an hour late. via Sun Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/oriental-nc/2008/05/oriental-voting-hours-extended-due-to-late-o... Police say fired employee returned and robbed Oriental restaurant- May 3, 2008 "He saw the deputies drive up. He ran out of the back door of his house into a wooded area" Police say a restaurant employee who was fired Wednesday returned less than two hours later and used a gun to rob the place, then fled as the owner chased him with a broom. via Sun Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/oriental-nc/2008/05/police-say-fired-employee-returned-and-robbe... Man Arrested After Armed Robbery- May 1, 2008 One man is in jail tonight after officers say he robbed his former employer. Oriental Police Chief Jeff Casassa tells nine on your side Shawn Messina was fired from his job at the Oriental Deli-Bistro today. via WNCT-TV Greenvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/oriental-nc/2008/05/man-arrested-after-armed-robbery?fromrss=1 |