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Perseid Peak Arrives Over Camden County Tonight Under a New Moon

A new moon leaves the sky fully dark for tonight's Perseid peak. What the shower is, when to look, where to go in Camden County, and the one number national coverage is getting

Perseid Peak Arrives Over Camden County Tonight Under a New Moon — Camden Tribune | Courtesy of NASA/Bill Ingalls

By Francisco Salmeron • 2 months ago

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When must drivers stop for a school bus in North Carolina? The five road rules

North Carolina’s school bus stop law varies by road. Here is who must stop in five common traffic configurations.

Perseid Peak Arrives Over Camden County Tonight Under a New Moon — Camden Tribune | Courtesy of NASA/Bill Ingalls

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Aug 12, 2026

Perseid Peak Arrives Over Camden County Tonight Under a New Moon

A new moon leaves the sky fully dark for tonight's Perseid peak. What the shower is, when to look, where to go in Camden County, and the one number national coverage is getting

Perseid Peak Arrives Over Camden County Tonight Under a New Moon — Camden Tribune | Courtesy of NASA/Bill Ingalls

Aug 12, 2026

When must drivers stop for a school bus in North Carolina? The five road rules

North Carolina’s school bus stop law varies by road. Here is who must stop in five common traffic configurations.

When must drivers stop for a school bus in North Carolina? The five road rules — Camden Tribune graphic | Francisco Salmeron

Aug 11, 2026

387-Unit Crouse Proposal Heads to Aug. 31 Appeal Hearing

Camden's moratorium remains active as developers of a proposed 387-unit South Mills project appeal the county's determination that it blocks their plans.

387-Unit Crouse Proposal Heads to Aug. 31 Appeal Hearing

Aug 9, 2026

When scrutiny of government shifts to the questioner

Public-records requests can burden government. That burden is real. So is the public's right to ask, and residents should not have to justify themselves for questioning public business.

When scrutiny of government shifts to the questioner — Camden Tribune | Editorial illustration

Aug 7, 2026

DEQ says no South Camden submission under review; Sawyer cited state staffing delays

DEQ says no related South Camden water or wastewater submission is currently under review and that additional county technical materials are expected. The response follows county statements citing state staffing delays.

AI illustration of a wastewater treatment facility with a records packet and pen in the foreground. — Camden Tribune AI illustration

Aug 7, 2026

Camden’s 72-Cent Property-Tax Rate Still Tops Its Three N.C. Border Counties

Camden adopted a 72-cent countywide property-tax rate—higher than the rates in all three of its N.C. border counties. A $50 solid-waste fee increase and special-district taxes add important context.

Camden’s 72-Cent Property-Tax Rate Still Tops Its Three N.C. Border Counties — Camden Tribune graphic | sources: final FY 2026–27 county adoption records.

Aug 6, 2026

Camden Tribune accepts Sheriff Jones’ invitation to tour; residents may join today at 1 p.m.

Camden Tribune will tour the Camden County Sheriff’s Office today at 1 p.m. Interested residents may meet the Tribune outside the facility before the visit.

Camden Tribune accepts Sheriff Jones’ invitation to tour; residents may join today at 1 p.m. — Camden Tribune graphic | Courtesy of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office

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 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

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

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