Car flips on US 70 in James City injures driver
A Havelock woman, 20, driving her boyfriend’s car swerved to avoid a gray car and flipped on US 70 in James City. Kristen Russell was treated and released at Craven Regional Medical Center. The truck driver, William Rochelle of Maysville, was not charged. Traffic was rerouted about 45 minutes as responders cleared the scene. The gray car fled after the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
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Township 7
James City
Havelock
US 70
Kristen Russell
Craven Regional Medical Center
Russell
Paul Sarsfield
State Highway Patrol
William Rochelle
Maysville
Lori Mears
Angela Wandersee
New Bern
Jim Long
Long
Warren Williams
Rec department to rebuild Havelock concession stand
Four months after an arson fire at Havelock’s T-ball concession stand, the Rec department nears completion. Parks official Tom Kelly says a 20 by 30 foot brick block structure behind the recreation center on Webb Boulevard will be built mostly with volunteer labor and donations, aiming for a September slab pour and a March T-ball start. The city received a 6700 settlement and hopes to keep costs near 7000 as police seek informants about the juvenile fire.
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Havelock
Tom Kelly
Kelly
Webb Boulevard
Man shot in dispute over girlfriend in New Bern
A New Bern man, Andre Michaels of 921 Elm St, was shot three times during an argument with brothers Earlie and Anthony Hargett Monday night. Michael is listed in critical but stable condition. Anthony Hargett, 21, faces assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and is jailed on $5,000 bond. Earlie Hargett remains at large in Craven County.
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New Bern
Andre Michaels
Elm St
Earlie
Anthony Hargett
Hargett
Fox Chase Village
Craven County
Casino gambling bill eyed for North Carolina river towns
Legislators may revive a proposal to permit riverboat gambling in North Carolina during next year's General Assembly session. Key officials weigh economic impact and local fit while tourism leaders cite the state's draw of natural beauty, golf, and history. Religious leaders and river interest voices split on moral and community effects.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
Dick Trammell
State
Bay St. Louis
John Nichols
Rcraven
Nichols
Perdue
New Bern
Billy Wingard
Calvary Baptist Church
New Bern adopts 64 gallon rollout carts and flat trash fee
City launches 64 gallon carts replacing 90 gallon units under Craven County program with a $4 monthly flat fee billed on utilities and $2 for eligible seniors. Curbside pickup remains weekly, with extra bags requiring stickers. Cardboard and mixed paper recycling added for city residents.
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New Bern
American Refuse Systems
ARS
Danny Meadows
Public Works
Meadows
Craven County
Melvin Hill
Clark Street
Michelob Cup Regatta draws 45 boats for 17th race
Sailors from near and far sign up for the 17th Michelob Cup Regatta on the Neuse with about 80 expected. 9 a m start from Oriental Marina, with late registration to Friday night and a 75 dollar fee. events include shrimp feast 6 p m, live music, and awards dinner at the Sheraton New Bern.
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Neuse
Oriental-to-New Bern
Oriental Marina
Bill Pope
Pope
Oriental Motel
Marina
WDJX
New Bern
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Sun Journal
Wandersee
Sarsfield
Rec Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Mike Campbell
Campbell
Earlie Hargett
Greg Simmons
River City
Mississippi
Beverly Perdue
Dcraven
Thomas Denton
First Baptist Church
Dave Hibbard
Belle of
Trent
Hibbard
Beaufort
Oriental
Jesse Avery
Sheraton
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