Francisco Salmeron

Francisco Salmeron

Francisco Salmeron is Camden Tribune's publisher and local reporter in Camden, North Carolina. His professional work at the Tribune focuses on local government, public records, schools, growth and development, public safety, elections, public notices, and community issues affecting Camden County residents.

Camden, NC

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Investigation

Camden Attributes Permit Delays to State Staffing; Full Timeline Remains Unverified

Camden County says state staffing shortages delayed infrastructure approvals tied to its subdivision moratorium. The Tribune is seeking the application records and review timeline needed to independently test that explanation.

Camden Attributes Permit Delays to State Staffing; Full Timeline Remains Unverified — Camden Tribune graphic | AI-generated

By Francisco Salmeron • 2 months ago

News

Perquimans Sheriff reports two failure-to-appear arrests, $20,260 in secured bonds

An official Perquimans County arrest summary lists two failure-to-appear arrests on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4, with secured bonds totaling $20,260.

Camden Attributes Permit Delays to State Staffing; Full Timeline Remains Unverified — Camden Tribune graphic | AI-generated

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Aug 5, 2026

Camden Attributes Permit Delays to State Staffing; Full Timeline Remains Unverified

Camden County says state staffing shortages delayed infrastructure approvals tied to its subdivision moratorium. The Tribune is seeking the application records and review timeline needed to independently test that explanation.

Camden Attributes Permit Delays to State Staffing; Full Timeline Remains Unverified — Camden Tribune graphic | AI-generated

Aug 5, 2026

Perquimans Sheriff reports two failure-to-appear arrests, $20,260 in secured bonds

An official Perquimans County arrest summary lists two failure-to-appear arrests on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4, with secured bonds totaling $20,260.

Perquimans Sheriff reports two failure-to-appear arrests, $20,260 in secured bonds

Aug 4, 2026

B&M Sand-Mine Dispute Spans Two Courts; State Hearing Set for Aug. 24

B&M is pursuing a federal civil-rights lawsuit and a separate state permit appeal. Here is how the cases differ and what happens Aug. 24.

B&M Sand-Mine Dispute Spans Two Courts; State Hearing Set for Aug. 24 — Camden Tribune | Graphic by Camden Tribune using AI-assisted design

Aug 4, 2026

Camden adopts staff-drafted data center moratorium amid legal scrutiny

Camden County’s temporary data center moratorium is only the first step. County staff will draft the zoning amendment before Planning Board review and a final commissioners’ vote. Residents are urged to read the proposal and stay involved.

Camden adopts staff-drafted data center moratorium amid legal scrutiny — Camden Tribune | Courtesy of Camden County

Aug 2, 2026

Perquimans Drafts Data Center Moratorium as Camden Prepares for Hearing

Perquimans County has drafted a one-year data-center moratorium, joining Camden in reconsidering whether existing land-use rules adequately address large data-processing facilities.

Perquimans Drafts Data Center Moratorium as Camden Prepares for Hearing — Camden Tribune graphic | Source document: Perquimans County Board of Commissioners meeting packet

Jul 31, 2026

Camden Heritage Festival Seeks Volunteers for Sept. 19 Community Celebration

Camden County is seeking volunteers for the Sept. 19 Heritage Festival at Camden Community Park. Volunteers receive a festival T-shirt and lunch.

Camden Heritage Festival Seeks Volunteers for Sept. 19 Community Celebration — Camden Tribune graphic | Source: Camden Heritage Festival

Jul 31, 2026

Washington County Commissioners to Meet Aug. 3 in Creswell

Washington County commissioners will meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. in Creswell. The revised agenda adds a JROTC color guard presentation and updates the Fall Fling date to Oct. 9.

Washington County Commissioners to Meet Aug. 3 in Creswell — Camden Tribune graphic | Source: Ai Generated image

Jul 31, 2026

Five-Year ICE Contract Signed for Rivers; Hertford Commissioner Cites Jobs, Limited County Role

GEO has signed a five-year ICE contract for the 1,320-bed Rivers Facility in Winton. A county commissioner points to jobs, while staffing, local costs and the county’s role remain under examination.

Five-Year ICE Contract Signed for Rivers; Hertford Commissioner Cites Jobs, Limited County Role — Camden Tribune graphic | Source: Wavy 10

Jul 31, 2026

Kill Devil Hills OKs Water Building Bid, E-Bike Study

Kill Devil Hills commissioners approved a water systems building bid and ordered a staff study on e-bike regulation, the mayor's most frequent complaint.

Kill Devil Hills OKs Water Building Bid, E-Bike Study — Camden Tribune | Francisco Salmeron

Jul 31, 2026

Bertie County Commissioners to Meet Monday, Aug. 3

The Bertie County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. in Windsor. Public comment will be accepted, and residents may also participate through Zoom.

Bertie County Commissioners to Meet Monday, Aug. 3 — Camden Tribune |

Jul 31, 2026

Perquimans Sheriff’s Office Reports Five Arrests

Five arrests were recorded by the Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office between July 26 and July 30, according to the agency’s latest arrest summary.

Perquimans Sheriff’s Office Reports Five Arrests — Camden Tribune

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