Global Transpark faces EIS before funding jetport expansion
The Global TransPark Authority aims to complete an environmental impact statement under FAA guidance with Army Corps of Engineers cooperation before seeking federal funding to expand Kinston Regional Jetport and surrounding infrastructure in phase one. The plan envisions a 15,000 acre, multi modal facility generating about 50,000 jobs, with public hearings and scoping meetings to follow.
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Grant Thursday sparks debate on grant policy and regionalism
The commission debates when Pitt County will receive funds from a pending grant and how to debit it against a yet undetermined policy. Tom Potter argues fairness requires charging Pitt County. Henson Barnes notes a proportional share tied to the $5 license plate tax. Some members call regionalism essential, others fear neglecting the zone’s welfare.
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Battle over F A 18 base location heats up in NC and VA
Jones on the House National Security Committee backs a plan to move F A 18s away from Cherry Point to Oceana Naval Air Station in Virginia. Governor Hunt and North Carolina officials push back, arguing the BRAC review and Defense Secretary decisions will decide the fate of Cherry Point and Cecil Field with opponents claiming cost and readiness benefits for Virginia Beach.
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Helms Poll Shows Narrow Lead in North Carolina Race
A Mason-Dixon telephone poll in six North Carolina regions interviewed 167 people with 404 men 405 women 645 whites 161 blacks 460 Democrats 282 Republicans and 67 independents. Helms leads 47 to 35 with 3.5 percent margin of error, while Democrats Gantt 29 percent and Easley 22 percent. Perdue remains largely unrecognized by 64 percent of Democrats polled.
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The Boss Reunites E Street Band In New York Stage Return
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band met on stage in Manhattan for a brief reunion to film a video for Mur der Inc and revisit classic songs like Prove It All Night and Thunder Road. The last live show together was October 15, 1988 in Buenos Aires during Amnesty International tour. The set hints at more than a one off as Springsteen teases future appearances.
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Gillooly seeks name change to Stone in Oregon hearing
Jeff Gillooly, ex-husband of Tonya Harding, asks an Oregon court to change his last name to Stone. A hearing is set for March 7 with a $25 name change fee and courthouse posting requirement. Temecula Mayor Jeff Stone objects, saying a felon should not hide from the public. Gillooly, 26, was sentenced to two years for conspiring in the Kerrigan attack and is due for release March 13.
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Resident Vogel seeks downtown New Bern parking fix
Sun Journal notes Vogel, a New Bern resident employed at J.C. Penney in Twin Rivers Mall and a substitute teacher, questions how to improve downtown parking. She suggests more space is needed before increasing parking capacity.
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Kennedy to edit new political magazine Georgeas
John F. Kennedy Jr plans a political magazine tentatively titled Georgeas with partner Michael and Hachette Filipacchi. First issue due September with a U.S. rollout and a unique political approach.
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Rees-Mogg and Murdoch Fuel Whitewater Conspiracy Claims
Mike Royko reviews a Times column by William Rees Mogg alleging Arkansas drug money and corruption taint Bill Clinton. The piece accuses media silence and suggests Rupert Murdoch's influence shapes coverage while critiquing English bias and American pride.
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Do you back landfill as long-term waste disposal in counties
Readers weigh in on trash disposal for Craven Pamlico and Carteret. Opinion poll prompts calls to vote yes or no on landfill as long-term solution. Proposals touch on budget cuts including school lunch program and public broadcasting.
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Carteret
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
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