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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1994
Page
3
Federal order set for July 9 requires shrimpers from North Carolina to Texas to modify nets with downward opening turtle excluder devices by adding floats and verifying correct angle to ensure turtles can escape. The rule covers both federal and state waters and directs inspection of gear.
New Bern honors the Kidsville committee for its $100,000 custom playground, with a resolution by the Board of Aldermen praising the group. Beth Atkins presented Mayor Tom Bayliss a $10,000 check for playground upkeep as part of a broader funding agreement.
Multiple county and municipal meetings are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday evenings this week. Jones County boards, Craven, Pamlico, Oriental, Bayboro, Cove City, Maysville, Trent Woods and others hold sessions at various town halls and administration buildings with topics including land use, recreation, E911 GIS, dog rabies, land records grants, and school projects.
The Dunn family of New Bern sampled about 12 newly legalized pyrotechnics, finding them lively and safe with adult supervision. They praised colors and sounds, noting price around $20 for a half hour of fun for parties and family use. Fire officials warn about a dangerous Screamin' Demon cone device and urge returns and removal to prevent injuries before the holiday.
North Carolina merchants report rising fireworks demand after legalization last December, with Wal Mart Eckerds Rose s and Marts among others noting intensified competition. Some shops restrict purchases to those 16 18 and older and offer varied packs priced 3 to 20 dollars while roadside stands carry singles from a dime to ten dollars.
James City Historical Society opens a new office at the former slave-built fort site near Craven Regional Airport, funding a park honoring the Trent River settlement’s Black history. Warren Savage of WCTI will host the dedication as the group seeks state backing and a Hodgin Foundation grant to fund landscaping and a monument for 522 freed slaves buried nearby.
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