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Population of right whale increases for consecutive year

Population of right whale increases for consecutive year

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Population of right whale increases for consecutive year

Wes Wolfe
Friday, October 24, 2025
Despite vessel speed rules that are largely unenforced and fixed-gear lobster and crab traps that are an existential threat to their existence, North Atlantic right whales saw a 2.1% population increase over the 2023 estimate, marking consecutive years of population increase.
The USS Wyoming pulls into Norfolk, Va. in support Feb. 2, 2024.

The USS Wyoming pulls into Norfolk, Va. in support Feb. 2, 2024.

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U.S. Navy removes submarine commander from post

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, October 17, 2025
A commanding officer for one of the submarine crews stationed at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base was demoted last week, according to a news release Friday from the U.S. Navy. Cmdr. Robert Moreno, the commanding officer of the USS Wyoming Blue Crew, was fired Wednesday, Oct. 8, by Rear Adm.
Camden County Schools Superintendent Tracolya Green prepares to walk onto the stage in May prior to the Camden County High School graduation ceremony.

Camden County Schools Superintendent Tracolya Green prepares to walk onto the stage in May prior to the Camden County High School graduation ceremony.

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Camden County Schools Board of Education extends superintendent’s contract

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, October 17, 2025
The Camden County Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a contract extension for its homegrown superintendent. Tracolya Green, a 2001 Camden County High School graduate and Tarboro native, received a contract extension that keeps her atop the school system through June 30, 2028.

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Kings City Council honors city manager

Wes Wolfe
Friday, October 17, 2025
Well-positioned as a surprise, as it was not listed on the agenda, the Kingsland City Council, state Rep. Steven Sainz and gathered residents celebrated the efforts of City Manager Lee Spell with a resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Spell for outstanding public service.
The Camden County Fire Rescue’s 2025 class has completed basic firefighter requirements and hosted a graduation ceremony.

The Camden County Fire Rescue’s 2025 class has completed basic firefighter requirements and hosted a graduation ceremony.

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New firefighters join Camden County Fire Rescue

News Staff
Friday, October 17, 2025
The newest crop of Camden County Fire Rescue trainees have completed basic firefighter requirements. Tate Barber, Lucas Burnett, Ashley Conner, Tyler Ferguson, Nigel Goldberg and Cameron Johns were recognized at a graduation ceremony recently along with Kyler Clarke of Kingsland Fire Rescue.
Chad Swanson, Dean for Academic Affairs, and Stephanie Roberts, Executive Director of College Advancement, accept a donation to the Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation from Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation presented by Board President Wayne Combs and Board Director Craig Morgan.

Chad Swanson, Dean for Academic Affairs, and Stephanie Roberts, Executive Director of College Advancement, accept a donation to the Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation from Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation presented by Board President Wayne Combs and Board Director Craig Morgan.

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OREMC donates $7,000 to Coastal Pines foundation

News Staff
Friday, October 17, 2025
The Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation (OREMC) recently made a $7,000 investment in education and workforce development with a donation to the Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

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Camden County commissioners abandon millage increase

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, October 9, 2025
In a U-turn, the Camden County Board of Commissioners abandoned plans for a millage rate increase — meant to help pay for major projects like a new jail and animal control facility — and instead unanimously approved millage at the rollback rate. The rate is 11.929, which is 2.