G I Joe's opens new location honors local veterans
G I Joe's Military Living History Museum relocated to 1165th N C 11 S and reopened after Hurricane Florence forced a two day move and a second renovation. Volunteers preserved photos memorabilia and artifacts while noting the challenge of scarce items as generations of veterans and families visit the tribute to wars from World War II to Afghanistan.
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G.I. Joe’s
Military Living History Museum
1165Th N.C. 11 S
Florence
Ralph Smith
Queen Street
N.C
Lenoir County
Afghanistan
Smith
Five charged in Gracie Farms drug arrest
Craven County deputies seized about 10 grams heroin 30 grams cocaine and $3000 during a search of 106 Porpoise Way Gracie Farms. Otis Burnell Croner Jr 27 of that address faces two counts trafficking heroin and intent to sell cocaine with a 650000 bond. Preston Bradley Morris 23 of New Bern faces one heroin possession charge with a 1000 bond.
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Craven County
Otis Burnell Croner Jr
Porpoise Way
Preston Bradley Morris
Cherry Point Road
New Bern
Cadets visit veterans during Freedom Classic lead‑up
United States Air Force cadets from Kinston toured the North Carolina State Veterans Home Friday ahead of the Freedom Classic at Grainger Stadium. Cadets, about half seniors and half sophomores, interacted with veterans, sharing energy and hearing their stories. Assistant coach C J Gillman said the visit underscored service and being part of something bigger than oneself.
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U.S. Air Force
Kinston
U.S. Navy Midshipmen
Grainger Stadium
North Carolina State
C.J. Gillman
Air Force
Gillman
Air Force Academy
Craven County Veterans Stand-Down Distributes Artful Coolers
The MERCI Clinic helps veterans and military personnel by distributing artful coolers at the 5th annual Craven County Veterans Stand-Down held at Dayspring Christian Center in New Bern North Carolina on February 22 2019. The event connects attendees with groups and organizations ready to provide services and assistance.
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Merci Clinic
Craven County Veterans
Gray Whitley
SUN Journal
Craven County
Dayspring Christian Center
New Bern
N.C
Loray Wallace-Singleton
Webcog
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Ray Eubanks
LaGrange
MIA
Eddie Fitzgerald
Gracie Farms
Croner
Morris
Lee
GateHouse Media
Tour of Veterans
Aege
NC History Center
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