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And Then Again……………………by Tamara Pettit

………I’ve often pondered if being a good mother is genetically determined or it’s learned behavior. I mean you can come from a long line of cookie baking Moms and be the black sheep who buys your kids cookies at the store. Conversely, you can watch…

Hancock Commission to Present Budget Report Monthly

The Hancock County Commission will submit a report assessing how the departments in the Courthouse are adhering to the current budget. The report will be available to the public and the media at the Commissioners’ meeting second meeting of every month. The 2026 Budget Responsibility…

NC Municipal Election is Tuesday

If you live in New Cumberland, make sure to make time to vote tomorrow. Voters will decide on the Mayor who will lead the City for the next four years. That’s an important job, and with the potential to revitalize the city both economically and…

Oak Glen High Prom Court

Oak Glen High School hosted its prom April 26th at Oak Glen High School followed by dinner and dancing at Avion on the Water. 1st row (left to right) Georgia Woolley (escort), Senior King Kaiden Jones, Senior Queen Kensington McConnachie, Logan Murray (Junior court member).…

Chester Council Continues Clean-Up Effort

Chester City Council continues to clean-up the community and tighten any ordinances whose language might stand in the way of cleaning up unsightly or dangerous property. Council adopted Ordinance 2025-4 at its Monday, May 5 meeting. Ordinance 2025-4 gives the City the authority to deal…

Hancock Co. Museum Requests Assistance from NC Council

Janet Keller, vice-president of the Hancock County Museum and long-time volunteer, approached New Cumberland City Council Monday pleading for help to keep the museum functioning. Keller, specifically asked that the City reimburse the Museum for the water and sewage bill. She said the Museum has…

Storm Uproots Trees at New Cumberland Cemetery

The damage to the trees at New Cumberland Cemetery due to the storm last week was substantial. President of the Cemetery Board Will White said between 6 to 10 large trees were uprooted closing roads within the cemetery. White said the speculation is that the…

Just My Opinion…………………by Tamara Pettit

…..What is government without order?  Anarchy by some definitions.   A hot mess from my perspective.   ……I  speak of the Hancock County Commission meeting of April 21, 2025  where the meeting ignored the agenda that permitted the audience to speak only under the Public Comment section.   …..The subject on the…

Cemco Reveals Plans for Kennedy Marina

Since being awarded the bid to be the concessionaire for Kennedy Marina, Ted and Patrick Arneault are sharing their plans for the 13-acre site. The two brothers are not unfamiliar with taking a vision to reality when it comes to developing a facility. During their…