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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2020
Page
2
The Red Caboose Library reflects on a challenging 2020 with a six month closure and a September reopening. It outlines safety measures, weekend hours added, a new Tweens section with DVDs, expanded children’s selections, Edgar Award submissions, Attractions coupon books, and masks available for donations as it plans a livelier, in person community space in River Bend.
North Carolina records 494 511 cases and 6 360 deaths from COVID-19 in the deadliest month of the pandemic. Officials report 5 609 new cases and 69 new deaths on a Wednesday, with hospitalizations reaching 3 043 the latest high. Positive test rate stands at about 10.7 percent as of Monday.
The Craven County Tourism Development Authority faced scrutiny over a one-year contract with BluePrint after board member Gary Curry opposed auto renewal and questions about an RFP. Critics noted the move came as occupancy tax receipts fell 25 percent from 2019 to 2020. BluePrint plans to open an New Bern office by year’s end.
The New Bern Historical Society posted on Facebook announcing judges and award recipients for its awards. Winners include Judges Award Charlotte Biercevicz Shelton and runners-up Jessica Bischoff Emilie Schulte, with Nicole Allen winning the Peoples Choice Award. Honorable mentions list several locals and regional members. The society promotes New Bern heritage from the Attmore-Oliver House on Broad Street and can be contacted at 252-638-8558 or via its websites and Facebook page.
Press deadline prevented latest NC Education Lottery results from printing. Next draw Tuesday with an estimated 376 million Powerball jackpot and Wednesday draw with a 3 powerplay. Saturday draw estimated at 341 million. Includes Pick 3, Pick 4, and Carolina Cash 5 results for multiple days.
The Sun Journal announces it will publish corrections in this space for factual errors in staff stories. It provides the contact number 252-635-5681 to report errors.
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