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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2020
Page
2
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Evening NC Education Lottery results were unavailable at press. Mega Millions drawn Tuesday numbers 2 22 30 42 62 Megaball 20 Megaplier 2. Next drawing Friday with an estimated 22 million. Powerball drawn Wednesday numbers 7 14 17 57 65 Powerball 24. Next drawing Saturday with an estimated 158 million. Thursday Midday Pick 3 8 2 5. Midday Pick 4 QaF. Wednesday Evening Pick 3 2 8 1. Pick 4 7 22 £. Carolina Cash 5 7 12 18 23 38.
The Sun Journal outlines its practice for correcting factual errors in published stories. It instructs readers to report mistakes to the staff via the provided phone number 252-635-5681.
The Craven County Board of Education approved two new assistant superintendents effective August 1, 2020. Tasha Diggs becomes Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services, succeeding Deborah Langhans, and Michelle Lee becomes Assistant Superintendent of System Improvement, Literacy and Learning. Diggs, a 23 year educator from Sampson County, holds doctorates and is a former principal and counselor. Lee, current Roger Bell New Tech Academy principal, has led Learning Focused initiatives and earned multiple leadership awards.
Craven County Health Department confirms 714 total COVID-19 cases as of 11:30 a.m. August 6, 2020, with 515 recovered and 12 deaths. Seven active cases are hospitalized. Two more residents died, bringing total to 12, with the 11th death on August 4 and the 12th on August 5. No additional personal details released to protect family privacy.
Storm surge and 5 foot waves battered Holden Beach causing sand to flood streets and boats to break loose. Docks on the canal suffered damage while local officials credit experience and luck for preventing greater harm. The mayor, from a founding Holden Beach family, expressed concern for nearby Ocean Isle Beach and Oak Island.
Gov Roy Cooper said preps, National Guard deployment, and emergency declaration helped North Carolina weather Isaias. Forecasters credited accurate track and a stronger surge than expected, with one tornado in Bertie County causing fatalities and widespread power outages along the coast.
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