Hopkins honors Sasser legacy as Rams ball boy helper
As ball boy for the Havelock Rams, Hopkins fulfills role aiding team while honoring coach’s grandson Sasser. The unsigned note highlights youth involvement, community ties, and a tribute to a local coaching figure.
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Military families receive care packages at Jacksonville event
Diane Stephens of Support Military Spouses leads a charity drive at Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Spouses and children collected care packages with toys, books, laptop cases, stationary, pocket Bibles, and McDonald’s breakfast and Happy Meal toys. Volunteers from Dixon Foods and Wells Fargo helped run the giveaway and children met Ronald McDonald and Birdy after receiving their packages. Stephens notes families deserve recognition when spouses enlist and are deployed during holidays.
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Day of Infamy Remembered at Tryon Palace History Center
History center in Tryon Palace observed a Day of Infamy ceremony Thursday morning commemorating December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor attacks. Event honored 2403 lost lives across Navy Marine Corps Army and civilians including 1117 aboard USS Arizona with Interim Director Bill McCrea emceeing a half hour remembrance.
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Empty Stocking Fund aid for pregnant mother in need
Salvation Army and Sun Journal run the Empty Stocking Fund to help the area’s less fortunate with food clothing and basic needs during Christmas and beyond. Donors can drop at Salvation Army 1402 Rhein Ave New Bern or Sun Journal 3200 Wellons Blvd New Bern with posted hours and mailing options. today’s feature covers a pregnant woman abandoned by her boyfriend and parents who lost her job and struggles to get by.
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Vanceboro Pedestrian Killed by Truck During Walk
A Vanceboro man Nika J. Smith 41 was struck and killed while walking along a road outside Vanceboro Wednesday evening. The driver faces pending charges per the North Carolina Highway Patrol. The incident left one other person injured and under investigation.
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