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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1995
Page
3
Craven Regional Airport weighs charging for 38 front lot spaces to speed traffic and boost revenue. If approved the meters cost 7500 dollars, with projected first year revenue about double the cost. Long-term parking could rise from 3 to 4 dollars daily. board to revisit March 21.
Craven County advances toward buying land for a planned county recreation complex. Chairman Gary Bleau said the board prefers one 160 acre parcel, with a five year payoff plan. If negotiations fail, the county will pursue the second site, previously eyed east of New Bern. During the payoff period the county will develop fields for soccer tennis football and softball. After payoff the plan calls for a gymnasium swimming pool and additional buildings.
Car o lina Oil and Distributing asks the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals to hear its case alleging breach of a written fuel supply contract, bid improprieties, and breach of an oral and implied contract to build a base garage. Hiram Mayo represents the plaintiff while Camp Lejeune denies jurisdiction and the suit proceeds.
Anson Limited Liability Corp employees in Jacksonville blessed the soil at US 70 and Webb Boulevard for a new 60 room Comfort Inn to open early this summer near Havelock. Owner Vimal Kolappa says the ground blessing seeks prosperity and growth, with jacuzzis in 15 rooms, a pool and gym.
Jones County officials toured Wyse Fork sites with IBP Inc representatives as the $75 million to $100 million hog processing plant eyes 2,000 jobs and a new tax base while weighing concerns over smell, waste, water and rail access. If NC lands the site, it could boost hog production and shift regional rankings.
Public private partnership running downtown New Bern’s parking lot faces collapse as property rights clash. Caroline Ashford Smith, owner at 320 Tryon Palace Drive, argues she pays taxes on land used for public and merchant spaces while retaining fewer spots than others. Aldermen warn loss of city support could end the scheme. talks continue with Smith and other owners.
Sheriff says deputy Ken Andrews 25, who joined the force in December, drew his pistol during a shoving incident at a women's high school basketball game between Jones Senior and Lejeune. Three Pollocksville men were arrested, with charges of assault on a government officer and resisting an officer. bonds set at 400 dollars.
Craven County commissioner Gerald Parker is set for a March 27 trial in U.S. District Court Elizabeth City on charges of conspiracy possession with intent to distribute and distribution. A taped confession alleged by Richard Broughton EA Raleigh cites Parker arranging drug buys on October 20. Parker denies the tape, which prosecutors may play at trial. a guilty verdict could trigger removal from office and 5 to 40 years in prison.
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