It's Friday March 29, 2024
News From The Village Updated Almost Daily
Town Dock work underway | March 28, 2024
The Thursday morning wet town dock view. Wednesday a lot of work was completed – new pilings were put in, and much of the deck replaced.
Town Dock Repairs 2024 | March 27, 2024
Cahoon Construction began repairs on the town’s free docks Monday. Wednesday morning, they were at work on the town dock on Hodges Street. Worm damage to the pilings prompted the repairs. (Click for the big view and more)
Cahoon Construction began repairs on the town’s free docks Monday. They’ll start again Tuesday with the dock closest to the Oriental Marina & Inn. It needs the least amount of work. When that’s done, they’re moving to the town dock on Hodges Street.(Click for the big view and more)
Harbor reflections on Hodges Street. The sun is out and the weekend’s high waters have begun slowly receding.
HarborCam Stills | March 25, 2024 Archie in the Window | March 23, 2024
Outriggers on Blackbeard | March 22, 2024
Fishing Trawlers docked at Garland Fulcher Seafood. Take a closer look and you’ll see that outrigger belongs to the second vessel in line: trawler Blackbeard.
Pileated Woodpecker | March 21, 2024
A Plieated Woodpecker hunts for a meal. Near the corner of Neuse and Factory Streets. (Click for the full view)
Embry Riddle sailor adjusts the boom on a downwind run. Five collegiate sailing teams took part in the annual Spring Break training and weekend regatta on the waters off Oriental.
UNC Spring Break Sailing | March 20, 2024
University of North Carolina on the Neuse last Saturday. UNC was one of several collegiate sailing teams that took part in the annual Spring Break training and weekend regatta.
Beginning of a Burn | March 19, 2024
Chowder Tasting | March 18, 2024
Attacking chowder from both directions. Saturday’s Chowder CookOff had nine chowders, and three first place winners: Gary’s DownEast Seafood (Best Restaurant Chowder), The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office (Best Home Chef Chowder), and the Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners (Best Aspiring Student Chefs).
Dragon Burn 2024 & Station 19 Chief Eric | March 16, 2024
FJ Fleet Ready | March 16, 2024
These FJ sailboats (Flying Junior) are rigged and ready for Saturday’s collegiate regatta on the Neuse off Oriental. FJs are 13’ 3” long, 4’11” beam and carry 100 sq ft of sail with a crew of two. Hosted by Bow To Stern, six colleges will race today.
The Dragon Burns | March 15, 2024
What happens at The Dragon Burn? OK. You guessed it. Pamlico Arts 2024 Dragon Burn is Saturday night. Gates open at 5p. Be there 7-9p and you’ll see the good stuff. Tickets online, here.
OWC Chowder Cookoff | March 14, 2024
Chowdah. They serve it at the Oriental Woman’s Club Chowder Cookoff. It’s Saturday 11a-1p at Oriental Marina and Inn. Tickets at the door.
Beaufort Fisherman | March 13, 2024
On the Beaufort waterfront: A concrete seaman can handle a stiff breeze. (click pic for more crusty views)
It’s a smiling daffodil, on South Water Street. Smiling that Spring is just seven days away. (Click for more.)
He’s not old enough to drive, but he probably knows more about boats than you do. Meet Wes Barbour in The Shipping News.
Standing Water, Factory Street | March 9, 2024
Wes Barbour, 12 year old Sailor | March 8, 2024
This is Wes Barbour. He likes to talk about boats. He restores boats. He is 12 years old. Wesley’s story is coming in the Shipping News.
Street Crab | March 7, 2024
HarborCam | March 6, 2024 Umbrella Monsoon | March 6, 2024
Kinda wet today. It’s like someone upstairs is mad.
First Citizens at the 125th Oriental Birthday Celebration | March 4, 2024
It wasn’t in a horse-drawn wagon, but Saturday’s parade did have the ladies of First Citizens Bank dressed in their yesteryear finest. (Click for the big view)
Bernie & Polly in a Rainy Day Parade | March 3, 2024
If you’ve seen a man and mule around town this weekend, it was Bernie Harberts and Polly. They were part of Saturday’s parade for the 125th Birthday Celebration.
1919 May Day Parade | March 1, 2024
Ladies in Oriental’s 1919 May Day Parade, at the corner of Broad & Hodges. We’re hopeful the ladies will appear again in 125th Birthday Celebration Parade on Saturday.
Garland Fulcher Under Docks | February 29, 2024
Sunrise @ Lou Mac Park. You Can Almost See The Mule. | February 28, 2024
Saturday is Oriental’s 125th birthday. There’s a legend that says if you go down to Lou Mac Park at sunrise and squint just right, you might be able to see, appearing from the mist… one of Oriental’s historic mule-pulled golf carts.
Drew Cox, Water Plant ORC | February 26, 2024
Drew Cox, at Oriental’s water plant. Drew has worked for the town for 11 1/2 years. He’s resigning, saying some town commissioners have made it onerous to do his job. Here’s the story.
Cormorant on Pecan Grove Channel Marker | February 26, 2024
Stepping Stone Morris Creek | February 25, 2024
SV Andante | February 24, 2024
February can be a quiet time in the harbor. Just one visiting boat – SV Andante @ the Marina Inn docks.
Evacuate To The Men's Room | February 23, 2024
Near Oriental, there are signs for Evacuation Routes (basically, drive west). A traveling TownDocker discovered an unexpected Evacuation Shelter. Tornado? Run to the men’s room at Charlotte airport.
SV Don't Delay | February 21, 2024
A New Library Is Coming | February 20, 2024
You used to be able to get a sausage biscuit at this location. In the future, you’ll be able the find the works of Chaucer. Saturday was the official groundbreaking for the new Pamlico County Public Library. Story coming. (Ben Casey photo)
Ramble On Endeavour 35 | February 19, 2024
Plywood Lookout | February 18, 2024
Time Out at OYC | February 17, 2024
2024 Dredge of Pierce Creek | February 16, 2024
Dredges are in Pierce Creek. They’re clearing out the channel so boats don’t run aground. Click for the big view and more. (John Rahm photo)
Birdhouse Squeeze | February 15, 2024
Weathervane Fisherman | February 14, 2024
Fishing Trawler Shadowfax | February 13, 2024
Raindrop on the Rail | February 12, 2024
Rain Radar Feb 12 | February 12, 2024
From the TownDock weather radar. Today’s forecast: lotsa rain. It’s just for today. Tomorrow, the sun shines again.
Taylor Swift CD Signing | February 11, 2024
The Taylor Swift CD signing scheduled for 11a Sunday at the town dock has been moved to The Bean porch, due to unanticipated dock repairs. Ms Swift will be signing both her albums Midnights and the upcoming Tortured Poets Department. Those choosing Tortured Poets will receive their CDs after the formal album release on April 19 (CDs will be legally embargoed until then at Town Hall). The signing will end promptly at noon, to allow Swift and her entourage time to get to New Bern airport (she has other obligations later today).
Leaf Skeleton | February 9, 2024
A leaf skeleton, found on Church St. Arborist and former Tree Board chair Dr. Bob Miller has more information on how this came to be: “There are insects whose larvae eat the leaf tissue between the veins leaving the skeleton leaves.”