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April Town Board Meeting 2024.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/rezonings-denied-sup-review-coming" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/march-town-board-meeting-2024" rel="bookmark">
Rumors Addressed, Questions Answered:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/march-town-board-meeting-2024" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40630t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
March Town Board Meeting 2024.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/march-town-board-meeting-2024" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/guest-columnist/sailpack-2024-this-weekend" rel="bookmark">
Sailpack 2024 This Weekend:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/guest-columnist/sailpack-2024-this-weekend" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="70" src="https://towndock.net/img/25361t.jpg" width="100">
</a>
<p>
Everything you need to know about this weekend.
<a href="https://towndock.net/guest-columnist/sailpack-2024-this-weekend" rel="bookmark">
Guest Columnist
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-2024-oriental-in-water-boat-show" rel="bookmark">
The 2024 Oriental In-Water Boat Show:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-2024-oriental-in-water-boat-show" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40651t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Motorboats, Sailboats, and a Masthead Float.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-2024-oriental-in-water-boat-show" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/letters/thanks-to-neuse-neighbors-volunteers" rel="bookmark">
Thanks to Neuse Neighbors Volunteers:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/letters/thanks-to-neuse-neighbors-volunteers" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40646t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
April is Volunteer Month.
<a href="https://towndock.net/letters/thanks-to-neuse-neighbors-volunteers" rel="bookmark">
Letters To The Editor
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2024-pet-parade" rel="bookmark">
2024 Pet Parade:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2024-pet-parade" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40553t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
A pirate ship, a pun, and an impersonation.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2024-pet-parade" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/douglas-doug-wayne-gaither-1945-2024" rel="bookmark">
Douglas 'Doug' Wayne Gaither, 1945-2024:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/douglas-doug-wayne-gaither-1945-2024" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40529t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Repairman, Husband, Helper.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/douglas-doug-wayne-gaither-1945-2024" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/rv-park-on-whittaker-creek" rel="bookmark">
RV Park Proposed Near Whittaker Creek:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/rv-park-on-whittaker-creek" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40520t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Residential to Multi-Use Rezoning Requested.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/rv-park-on-whittaker-creek" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/josephus-jos-j-h-p-muffels-1953-2024" rel="bookmark">
Josephus "Jos" J. H. P. Muffels, 1953 - 2024:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/josephus-jos-j-h-p-muffels-1953-2024" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40503t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Adventurer, Craftsman, Loving Husband.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/josephus-jos-j-h-p-muffels-1953-2024" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-spring-break-trohpy-regatta" rel="bookmark">
The Spring Break 'Trophy' Regatta:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-spring-break-trohpy-regatta" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40485t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Collegiate sailors train in Oriental.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-spring-break-trohpy-regatta" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-2024-dragon-burn" rel="bookmark">
The 2024 Dragon Burn:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-2024-dragon-burn" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40468t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Smoke, fire, and ash.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-2024-dragon-burn" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/chowder-chow-down" rel="bookmark">
Chowder Chow-Down:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/chowder-chow-down" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40422t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
The 2024 Oriental Woman's Club Chowder CookOff.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/chowder-chow-down" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/letters/letters-thanks-from-the-friends-of-the-library" rel="bookmark">
Letters: Thanks from the Friends of the Library:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/letters/letters-thanks-from-the-friends-of-the-library" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40282t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Appreciation for the helping hands.
<a href="https://towndock.net/letters/letters-thanks-from-the-friends-of-the-library" rel="bookmark">
Letters To The Editor
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/shippingnews/wes-barbour-and-sv-summer-wind" rel="bookmark">
Wes Barbour and SV Summer Wind:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/shippingnews/wes-barbour-and-sv-summer-wind" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40378t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
A boy and his sloop.
<a href="https://towndock.net/shippingnews/wes-barbour-and-sv-summer-wind" rel="bookmark">
The Shipping News
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/you-are-wrong" rel="bookmark">
"You Are Wrong.":
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/you-are-wrong" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40344t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
February Town Special Meeting.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/you-are-wrong" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/phillip-ira-sax-1948-2024" rel="bookmark">
Phillip Ira Sax, 1948 - 2024:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/phillip-ira-sax-1948-2024" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40338t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Solo sailor, celestial navigator, dear friend.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/phillip-ira-sax-1948-2024" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/oriental-s-125th-birthday-celebration-guide" rel="bookmark">
Oriental's 125th Birthday Celebration Guide:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/oriental-s-125th-birthday-celebration-guide" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40305t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
What's happening, where and when.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/oriental-s-125th-birthday-celebration-guide" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/resignation-with-regrets" rel="bookmark">
Resignation, with Regrets:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/resignation-with-regrets" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40300t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
"This was supposed to be my forever house".
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/resignation-with-regrets" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/an-irritated-public-a-question-left-unanswered" rel="bookmark">
An Irritated Public & A Question Left Unanswered:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/an-irritated-public-a-question-left-unanswered" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="70" src="https://towndock.net/img/22452t.jpg" width="100">
</a>
<p>
Febraury 2024 Town Board Meeting.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/an-irritated-public-a-question-left-unanswered" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/ground-breaking-a-new-library-is-coming" rel="bookmark">
Ground Breaking: A New Library Is Coming:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/ground-breaking-a-new-library-is-coming" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40283t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Work on a dedicated space begins.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/ground-breaking-a-new-library-is-coming" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/worms-damage-dock-cause-closure" rel="bookmark">
Worms Damage Dock, Cause Closure:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/worms-damage-dock-cause-closure" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40188t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Waiting on bids, no time frame for a fix.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/worms-damage-dock-cause-closure" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/anna-ice-1938-2024" rel="bookmark">
Anna Ice, 1938 - 2024:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/anna-ice-1938-2024" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40228t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Loving friend, mother, and helper.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/anna-ice-1938-2024" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news2/48-hour-film-project-2024" rel="bookmark">
48 Hour Film Project - 2024:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news2/48-hour-film-project-2024" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="210" src="https://towndock.net/img/37890t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Small Town Filmmakers on the Big Screen.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news2/48-hour-film-project-2024" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/alan-herlands-1949-2023" rel="bookmark">
Alan Herlands, 1949 - 2023:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/alan-herlands-1949-2023" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40206t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Family Man, Loving Husband, Commissioner.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/alan-herlands-1949-2023" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/captains-blog/winterization-20" rel="bookmark">
Winterization 2.0:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/captains-blog/winterization-20" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40168t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Get Your Boat Ready For Freezing Temps.
<a href="https://towndock.net/captains-blog/winterization-20" rel="bookmark">
Captain's Blog
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/letters/a-more-accessible-oriental" rel="bookmark">
A More Accessible Oriental:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/letters/a-more-accessible-oriental" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40154t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Public input wanted.
<a href="https://towndock.net/letters/a-more-accessible-oriental" rel="bookmark">
Letters To The Editor
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/gerry-crowley-1944-2023" rel="bookmark">
Gerry Crowley, 1944 - 2023:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/gerry-crowley-1944-2023" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40139t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Commodore, Sailor, Volunteer, Friend.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/gerry-crowley-1944-2023" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/dragons-ring-in-2024" rel="bookmark">
Dragons Ring in 2024:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/dragons-ring-in-2024" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40121t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
A new dragon joins the run.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/dragons-ring-in-2024" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/friends-of-the-dragon-2024" rel="bookmark">
Friends Of The Dragon 2024:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/friends-of-the-dragon-2024" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="210" src="https://towndock.net/img/30644t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
It takes a village to house a dragon.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/friends-of-the-dragon-2024" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/shippingnews/sv-elektra" rel="bookmark">
Pauline and SV Elektra:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/shippingnews/sv-elektra" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40059t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Powered by wind, sun, and music.
<a href="https://towndock.net/shippingnews/sv-elektra" rel="bookmark">
The Shipping News
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-nativity-a-few-carols-lots-of-lights" rel="bookmark">
The Nativity, A Few Carols, & Lots of Lights:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-nativity-a-few-carols-lots-of-lights" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/40023t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
The other side of The Spirit of Christmas.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-nativity-a-few-carols-lots-of-lights" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-spirit-of-christmas-parade" rel="bookmark">
2023 Spirit of Christmas Parade:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-spirit-of-christmas-parade" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/39982t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Candy, kids, and Santa.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-spirit-of-christmas-parade" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/barbara-gaines-1937-2023" rel="bookmark">
Barbara Gaines, 1937 - 2023:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/barbara-gaines-1937-2023" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/39960t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Mother, educator, adventurous spirit.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/barbara-gaines-1937-2023" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-december-town-board-meeting" rel="bookmark">
2023 December Town Board Meeting:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-december-town-board-meeting" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="70" src="https://towndock.net/img/22452t.jpg" width="100">
</a>
<p>
Two new Commissioners & legal questions about liaison position.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-december-town-board-meeting" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-spirit-of-christmas-schedule" rel="bookmark">
2023 Spirit of Christmas Schedule:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-spirit-of-christmas-schedule" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="210" src="https://towndock.net/img/37519t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
What's happening, where and when.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-spirit-of-christmas-schedule" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/village-gallery-is-closing" rel="bookmark">
Village Gallery Is Closing Dec 24:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/village-gallery-is-closing" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/39917t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Gallery Founder Judy Wayland Writes In.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/village-gallery-is-closing" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/pcc-president-retiring" rel="bookmark">
PCC President Retiring:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/pcc-president-retiring" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/39910t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Dr. Jim Ross retires.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/pcc-president-retiring" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-turkey-pedal" rel="bookmark">
2023 Turkey Pedal:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-turkey-pedal" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/39897t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
500 wheels and a flock of turkeys.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2023-turkey-pedal" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/giving-locally-2023" rel="bookmark">
Giving Locally 2023:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/giving-locally-2023" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="210" src="https://towndock.net/img/37473t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Area Non-Profits That Could Use Your Donations.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/giving-locally-2023" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-2023-spirit-of-christmas-is-coming" rel="bookmark">
The 2023 Spirit of Christmas is Coming:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-2023-spirit-of-christmas-is-coming" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="210" src="https://towndock.net/img/37519t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
How you can help out or join in.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/the-2023-spirit-of-christmas-is-coming" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/melinda-penkava-smith-1959-2023" rel="bookmark">
Melinda Penkava-Smith, 1959 - 2023:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/melinda-penkava-smith-1959-2023" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/39865t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Journalist, NPR Reporter, Rock DJ, Gardener, Wife & Friend.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/melinda-penkava-smith-1959-2023" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/bradley-scott-pickard-1973-2023" rel="bookmark">
Bradley Scott Pickard, 1973 - 2023:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/bradley-scott-pickard-1973-2023" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="200" src="https://towndock.net/img/39793t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
Adventure seeker & loving father.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/bradley-scott-pickard-1973-2023" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/election-results-2023" rel="bookmark">
Election Results 2023:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/election-results-2023" rel="bookmark">
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</a>
<p>
Price, Roe, Litzenberger, Overcash, Crosser elected.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/election-results-2023" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/meet-the-2023-oriental-town-board-candidates" rel="bookmark">
Meet the 2023 Oriental Town Board Candidates:
</a>
</h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/meet-the-2023-oriental-town-board-candidates" rel="bookmark">
<img alt="" class="articlethumb" height="210" src="https://towndock.net/img/27168t.jpg" width="300">
</a>
<p>
The candidates up for election Nov 7.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/meet-the-2023-oriental-town-board-candidates" rel="bookmark">
The Story
</a>
</p>
<h2>
<a href="https://towndock.net/shippingnews/the-coati-the-mermaid" rel="bookmark">
The Coati & The Mermaid:
</a>
</h2>
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</a>
<p>
A ring-tailed crew member not seen before.
<a href="https://towndock.net/shippingnews/the-coati-the-mermaid" rel="bookmark">
The Shipping News
</a>
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Friday May 17, 2024
</div>
<p>
There are tunes in town tonight: At the brewery, Packhouse plays from 5:30p on (along with the BokaNina’s Pacific Island food truck, 4-8p). Ken Belangia is at the Red Rooster/Silos starting at 7p.
</p>
<p>
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<img alt="" height="auto" src="/img/39439.jpg" style="border:1px solid #6e91af; height: auto !important; margin: 6px 0 4px 8px; float: right;" width="240">
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The Oriental Farmer’s Market has taken off this year. It’s packed again this weekend – all slots occupied. Candles, microgreens, honey, duck and chicken eggs and more. It runs Saturday morning 8a-11.
</p>
<p>
<span class="caps">
ODC
</span>
hosts sail racing Saturday & Sunday this weekend. Saturday a
<span class="caps">
PHRF
</span>
race, for larger keel boats. Sunday, dinghy racing. The circus comes to Pamlico County Saturday – Family Fun Day is 10a – 1p, at the Pamlico County High School Football Field.
</p>
<p>
Wines Around The World is theme for Saturday’s Wine Tastings at Nautical Wheelers, 2 & 3p. Saturday at New Village Brewery its the Jasmine Tasty Thai food truck, 4-8p.
<del>
Patrick Bliss plays beginning @ 5p.
</del>
Patrick cancelled due to rainy forecast.
</p>
<p>
It’s
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening">
all in What’s Happening.
</a>
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<div class="day">
Wednesday May 15, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
9:47a
</strong>
The 2024 Hurricane season runs June 1 – Nov 30.
</p>
<p>
The Tropical Weather Outlook from
<span class="caps">
NHC
</span>
/ the National Hurricane Center (and found here on TownDock) used to follow those same dates. But a couple years back, enough early season storms had snuck in, that
<span class="caps">
NHC
</span>
began issuing the Tropical Outlook every year starting on May 15.
</p>
<p>
And here it is (kindly saying no tropical storm formation expected in the next 7 days):
</p>
<p>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/tropical/atlantic-tropical-storm-outlook">
Atlantic Tropical Storm Outlook
</a>
</p>
<p>
The longer form version (for weather geeks) is the Discussion:
</p>
<p>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/tropical/atlantic-tropical-weather-discussion">
Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion
</a>
</p>
<p>
<span class="caps">
NOAA
</span>
/NHC have announced they will release their 2024 season outlook next week, on May 23. TownDock will publish that, with a localized angle.
</p>
<p>
The waters of the Caribbean are warmer than they have ever been. If
<span class="caps">
NHC
</span>
’s forecast is similar to other 2024 storm season forecasts, one might expect a busy season to be the prediction.
</p>
<p>
Meanwhile, we do know the storm names on tap for 2024:
</p>
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<p>
Oriental was fortunate not to get a significant storm visit in 2023 (or 2022, 2021 or 2020). The last hurricane to visit our town was Dorian in 2019. Here’s a high water view from Hurricane Dorian, Sept 6 at 7a:
</p>
<p>
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</a>
</p>
<p>
Dorian delivered a 6ft 2 inch surge to Oriental. That’s a lot of water, but still 3 feet less than the waters from Hurricanes Florence (2018) and Irene (2011).
</p>
<p>
<strong>
9:16a
</strong>
Plein Air painters take a break today; they’ll return to Oreintal Thursday, canvases in tow and some ready for sale.
</p>
<p>
Tonight is open mic night at The Silos at 7p, and the Wednesday Night Sail at 5:30p.
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/oriental-nc-weather-forecast">
High near 80, southwest winds at 5 mph,
</a>
and chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
</p>
<p>
Two budget meetings were scheduled for the week: one Wednesday, one Thursday. Those have been rescheduled: budget meeting #3 is Thursday (tomorrow) at 9a. Meeting #4 is Monday at 4p. Both are open to the public.
</p>
<p>
Other rescheduled events: the monthly Jam Sessions at Pamlico Community College. A play and a graduation have bumped them off May’s calendar. The musical meetings will return in June.
</p>
<p>
Sad news to share: Oriental resident Janice Coakley has passed away.
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/janice-frazier-coakley-1960-2024">
You can read her story here.
</a>
</p>
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<div class="day">
Tuesday May 14, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
11:10a
</strong>
Plein Air painting is going on in Oriental. “Plein Air” is French for outdoors – something about saying one is
<em>
Plein Air pianting
</em>
sounds a tad haughtier than just paintin’ outside.
</p>
<p>
As well as simply seeing the artists working (4 were spotted on or near the harbor this morning), there is an artist demo scheduled today from 4-6p by the harbor (likely to be cancelled by rain). The artwork being done will be available for sale: Today from 4-6p at the New Bern Farmers’ Market, again Thursday in Oriental at Barcos courtyard.
</p>
<p>
The weather may not cooperate for the artists this afternoon – rain is on the way.
</p>
<p>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/oriental-nc-weather-forecast">
Oriental NC Forecast
</a>
<br>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/neuse-river-bay-river-marine-weather-forecast">
Neuse River Marine Forecast
</a>
<br>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/radar">
Weather Radar
</a>
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<div class="day">
Friday May 10, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
4:10p
</strong>
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening/white-brown-goods-pickup-may-10">
White / Brown Goods pickup in Oriental is Saturday, May 11.
</a>
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</a>
</p>
<p>
What are white / brown goods?
</p>
<p>
Appliances and furniture. Couches, chairs, appliances, tables, mattresses, bed headboards & frames, yard furniture and boxes.
</p>
<p>
They need to be curbside
<strong>
tomorrow before 7a.
</strong>
Curbside tonight might be better. Pickup starts early and there’s only one pass.
</p>
<p>
<strong>
2:22p
</strong>
A book sale, a Mother’s Day tribute, and a Gala for charity. It’s all happening this weekend.
</p>
<p>
At 5p tonight, food truck All About Churros serves up empanadas and churros at The New Village Brewery. Sticks & Strings play in the beer garden with guest Helt Oncale at 6p.
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</p>
<p>
Down the road at The Red Rooster, The Mad Fiddler is on Bantam Stage at 7p.
</p>
<p>
Hope Clinic’s
<span class="caps">
BBQ
</span>
fundraiser starts at 6p tonight, with a preview of the silent auction items.
</p>
<p>
Get fresh eggs, soaps, and greens at the Oriental Farmer’s Market Saturday morning, 8-11a. Friends of The Pamlico County Library have their ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ book sale from 10a – 2p in the library parking lot in Bayboro.
</p>
<p>
The Mad Fiddler plays in the Brewery beer garden Saturday at 5p, and Roadside Dogs Food Truck serves on site from noon to 7p.
</p>
<p>
Saturday night’s Hope Regala starts at 5:30p. (Both Hope Clinic weekend events are sold out.)
</p>
<p>
Mother’s Day is Sunday. Dee Dee King & Friends host a musical Mother’s Day Tribute. There’s a free musical workshop for the kids at 1p. The big show starts at 5p.
</p>
<p>
New Village Brewery is open Sunday, with food truck Frank’s Franks serving starting at 2p. Dee Dee & Friends are there from 7-9pfor an after-party and meet & greet.
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening">
It’s all in What’s Happening.
</a>
</p>
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<div class="day">
Thursday May 9, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
2:15p
</strong>
Live
<a href="https://towndock.net/harborcam">
HarborCam video is back.
</a>
</p>
<p>
Some tree trimming to clear the HarborCam view coming in the next few days.
</p>
<p>
<strong>
8:23a
</strong>
The Foreign Landers are at The Old Theater tonight. Have a listen:
</p>
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</iframe>
</p>
<p>
More about
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening/the-foreign-landers-the-old-theater-may-9">
tonight’s performance here.
</a>
</p>
<p>
The Old Theater’s Summer Film Festival, set to begin May 17, is cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.
</p>
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<div class="day">
Wednesday May 8, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
7:53a
</strong>
Lots going on in and around Oriental today.
</p>
<p>
At 9a, Commissioners meet at Town Hall for budget meeting #2. At 10a, Prime Time hosts a card making class at
<span class="caps">
OUMC
</span>
.
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</p>
<p>
The county wide Rabies & Microchip Clinic starts at 3p at Grantsboro Town Hall.
</p>
<p>
Sailors meet on the water at 5:30p for the Wednesday Night Sail, and musicians gather at the Silos at 7p for Open Mic Night.
</p>
<p>
The details for Wednesday’s events are
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening">
all in What’s Happening.
</a>
</p>
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<div class="day">
Tuesday May 7, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
3:46p
</strong>
Commissioners meet
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening/town-board-mtg-may-7-2024">
this evening at 6p for the monthly Town Board Meeting.
</a>
</p>
<p>
<a href="/files/5-7-24_Agenda_Town_Board_Regular_Mtg_DRAFT_B.pdf">
Tonight’s agenda is here.
</a>
</p>
<p>
Wednesday morning, Commissioners meet at 9a at Town Hall for the second Budget discussion.
</p>
<p>
One of the topics they’ll need to discuss: hiring several new employees. Since March, Oriental has lost two employees, with two more on the way out.
</p>
Public Works Director and Water Plant
<span class="caps">
ORC
</span>
Andrew Cox left in March. He’d been with town for 11 years. Tammy Cox, Deputy Finance Director, who has also been with the town 11 years, will leave in June when school ends.
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Thomas Jones.
</div>
</div>
<br>
<br>
<p>
Thomas Jones’ last day was April 19. He was with town for 5 years.
</p>
<p>
Demetrius Green’s last day is this Friday, May 10. He has been with Oriental for 18 years.
</p>
<p>
There are now two employees left in Public Works: Daniel Early (8 years) and Joshua Gibson (25 years).
</p>
<p>
Since 2021, Public Works has had a staff of five. Before then, it was six.
</p>
<p>
<strong>
11:12a
</strong>
Free plants. Games, old and new. Furniture for your home, and your pet.
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://towndock.net/news/2024-town-wide-yard-sale">
It was all at Saturday’s annual Town Wide Yard Sale.
</a>
</p>
<p>
Partly sunny today, with southwest winds at 10-15mph.
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/oriental-nc-weather-forecast">
High in the mid 80s with a 50% chance of rain.
</a>
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<div class="day">
Monday May 6, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
9:23a
</strong>
Summer – it has arrived.
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/oriental-nc-weather-forecast">
Near 90 degree temps coming this week. Take a look:
</a>
</p>
<p>
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</p>
<p>
Two Board Meetings happening this week:
</p>
<p>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening/pamlico-county-board-meeting-may-6">
Pamlico County Board of Commissioners meets tonight at 7p in Bayboro
</a>
<br>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening/town-board-mtg-may-7-2024">
Oriental Commissioners meet Tuesday night at 6p at Town Hall
</a>
</p>
<p>
Coming later this week: a rabies / microchip clinics for your pets, live music from The Foreign Landers at The Old Theater, a creative card making class, the Wednesday night sail, and The Hope Regala.
</p>
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<div class="day">
Sunday May 5, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
10:55a
</strong>
Helt Oncale is coming to the Old Theater, today @ 3p. Have a listen:
</p>
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</iframe>
</p>
<p>
More
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening/helt-oncale-the-old-theater-may-5">
about the show here.
</a>
</p>
<p>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/oriental-nc-weather-forecast">
Oriental NC Forecast
</a>
<br>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/neuse-river-bay-river-marine-weather-forecast">
Neuse River Marine Forecast
</a>
<br>
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Weather Radar
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<div class="day">
Saturday May 4, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
7:55a
</strong>
The 2024 TownWide Yard Sale is underway. Be brave and plunder.
<a href="/files/2024_yard_sale_map.pdf">
Here’s the yard sale map.
</a>
</p>
<p>
Cloudy this morning, then the sun should appear in the afternoon.
</p>
<p>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/oriental-nc-weather-forecast">
Oriental NC Forecast
</a>
<br>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/neuse-river-bay-river-marine-weather-forecast">
Neuse River Marine Forecast
</a>
<br>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/pamlico-sound-marine-weather-forecast">
Pamlico Sound Marine Forecast
</a>
<br>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/radar">
Weather Radar
</a>
<br>
•
<a href="https://towndock.net/weather/neuse-river-at-oriental-water-levels">
Neuse River at Oriental Water Level Gauge
</a>
</p>
<p>
Tonight at the Silos/Red Rooster is an
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening/ol-front-porch-music-fundraiser-may-4">
Ol’ Front Porch fundraiser.
</a>
Tonight’s performance is free (as is the October festival).
</p>
<p>
Here’s a musical reminder why donating to Ol’ Front Porch pays big village dividends. It’s the Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra, from their October 2022 performance in Oriental. Lead vocalist Rebekka Nilsson’s voice lures you in…
</p>
<p>
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<p>
Yappy dog vocalists in background, names unknown.
</p>
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<div class="day">
Friday May 3, 2024
</div>
<p>
<strong>
2:30p
</strong>
On tap this weekend: Tonight karaoke meets marachi – Pamlico Arts presents Lip Synco de Mayo, starting at 7 @ the Red Rooster (Silos). At New Village Brewery tonight Hoff ‘n’ Finch at 6p, Tanja’s Hella Fat Food Truck from 5-8p.
</p>
<p>
Saturday is Oriental’s annual Town Wide Yard Sale, starting at 7a.
<a href="/files/2024_yard_sale_map.pdf">
The yard sale map is here.
</a>
You know you need a 3 in 1 exercise machine with built in
<span class="caps">
PEZ
</span>
dispenser.
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On yard sale day, it’s probably out there. The Farmer’s Market runs Saturday 8a-11 on Hodges near the harbor. Also on Hodges St
<span class="caps">
OWC
</span>
has their annual plant sale 8a-12p.
</p>
<p>
Saturday night it’s an Ol’ Front Porch Fundraiser starting 5p at the Red Rooster, Southern Hellcats play. Saturday night at the brewery a Grateful Dead Tribute at 6p, teamed with community potluck dinner.
</p>
<p>
Sunday is the Arlington Place Arts & Crafts Fair, 10a – 3p. Sunday at the Old Theater Helt Oncale @ 3p. Oncale is an award winning singer/songwriter serving up rhythm & blues, bluegrass & Cajun.
</p>
<p>
It’s
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening">
all in What’s Happening.
</a>
</p>
<p>
<strong>
9:22a
</strong>
<a href="https://towndock.net/happening/town-wide-yard-sale-may-4-2024">
The Town Wide Yard Sale starts at 7a
</a>
Saturday morning.
</p>
<p>
Most are in town, but there are yards full of treasure on Kershaw Rd, and out in Dolphin Point.
</p>
<p>
You’ll need a map to find those sales.
<a href="/files/2024_yard_sale_map.pdf">
<strong>
The map is here.
</strong>
</a>
</p>
<p>
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