Local fire engine pull raises funds for Harrison aid
Sixteen teams competed at the New Bern Fire Department station to pull a fire engine 100 feet for Hope For Harrison benefiting Muscular Dystrophy patient Harrison Aldridge. The event drew sponsors and about $4,000 in entry fees plus in kind support, with two hour open house and activities. Team Mayor L. R. Morgan won in 24.78 seconds, followed by Highway Hot Shots and Nutrien ERT.
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United Way leader hails Craven recovery efforts with A grade
United Way World Wide U.S. president Mary Sellers toured New Bern as the first stop on a weeklong mission to assess hurricane impacted areas in the South East. She praised the community’s collaboration and gave Craven an A plus for cross organization teamwork, noting potential models for others.
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Officer's death five years ago a reminder of job's danger
Rookie New Bern police officer Alexander Thalmann was fatally wounded March 28 2014 while pursuing a suspect in Craven Terrace and died March 31 at Vidant Medical Center. Chief Summers recalls the sacrifice as a reminder of the daily dangers faced by officers. In 2014 a total of 127 officers died in the line of duty nationwide.
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Student gallery Highlights Craven County Youth Art
Dozens of works by area students from third grade and up fill the History Center's Duffy Gallery at 529 South Front Street through June 3. The display spans pen and ink, acrylics, sculpture and dishware, featuring pieces like Nada Duffy's Frida Kahlo self-portrait and Julianna Arceo's modern take on Grant Wood's American Gothic.
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