The county happenings can be found on the pages of the Carteret County News-Times, published Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Sunday morning. Produced by a staff of local writers, this newspaper is a good source of information for vacationers who want to know the schedules of tours, festivals, kids' programs, seminars,...more about Carteret County News-Times
Oriental, NC is home to the Pamlico News, a weekly newspaper distributed each Wednesday to coin boxes. Bayboro hosts the offices of The County Compass, a free weekly newspaper on stands throughout the entire county each Thursday. Both publications are available by subscription and maintain websites. Coverage of Pamlico County government and events is also provided by the daily New Bern Sun-Journal. This section explains the television, radio and print media services available in the Oriental and Pamlico County, areas.