Affirmative action sparks national debate in 1996 outlook
Chicago Tribune columnist Joan Beck weighs how California's upcoming 1996 ballot initiative on race and gender based preferences could reshape public employment education and contracting. She analyzes constitutional questions and the political risks for Republicans and Democrats while weighing merit, diversity, and alternative paths to helping disadvantaged youth.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Joan Beck
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Pamlico County parents urge new school facilities after tour
On February seventeenth a group including school personnel, board members, county commissioners, Senator Beverly Perdue and parent representatives toured Pamlico schools. They highlighted overcrowding at Elementary and Anderson Elementary, poor bathroom facilities at Arapahoe and Pamlico Junior High, mobile classrooms at Anderson, and praised expansions at Pamlico High. The group urges active parent involvement beyond administrators and lawmakers to address future needs.
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Newcomers share tough journey to Havelock NC
Janet and James O Connor of Havelock describe their move from Long Island in 1994 after job losses and retirement downsizing. They found affordable housing and low utilities in North Carolina, crediting local help, and celebrate drivers licenses and a fresh life while hoping others in the NADEP community find happiness here.
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River Bend council replaces Fetrow with Alan Hiley
Mary Baker of the River Bend Town Council recounts the public nomination of Alan Hiley to replace George Fetrow on the council. She denies any closed door deal and stresses Hiley’s experience with water and sewer issues as the council moves to address key town needs.
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George Fetrow
Alan Hiley
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Hiley
Mary Baker River Bend Town Council
Wendy's Colonial Capital Cup Soccer Tournament Volunteers
The 2nd Annual Wendy's Colonial Capital Cup held Feb 11 12 in New Bern drew 102 teams and 166 matches with nearly 1 700 players. New Bern Area Soccer Association led by co directors Rick Davis and Dr Jeff Thomas credited volunteers sponsors and local schools for field prep and event success. Profits fund youth soccer programs and field development as organizers seek land for future fields and plan next year’s event.
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Berm Area Soccer Association
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Crosswalk funding for James City sparks debate over real cost
Local commentary questions a $700,000 pedestrian overpass for US 70 in James City. The piece argues the sum is a minor fraction of a larger bridge project yet notes the lack of nearby overpasses and warns against light regard for taxpayer money.
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Elder-Williams Street
Hickory
Trent
US 17
Antiques Show Sparks Guilt and Gratitude for Cup Value
A two day local antique show blends learning price sense with sentiment as a grandmother's cup and saucer collection proves unexpectedly valuable. The writer wrestles with guilt over a past gift, contemplates re-purchasing a demitasse cup while hoping it remains available at opening, and jokes about needing the loan from her daughter to justify a purchase.
Forum Sun Journal Calls for Signed Letters to Editor
Citizens are urged to send submissions to Forum at Sun Journal P O Box 1149 New Bern North Carolina 28563. Letters must be signed with the author’s address and a phone number for verification.
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New Bern
N.C
Fair play the rule not race in public discourse
Walter Williams argues that race rhetoric harms black advancement and that internal factors such as self discipline education and hard work drive socioeconomic progress. He notes sports success among blacks stems from skill and profits rather than racial policy and urges focus on internal factors over external discrimination.
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