Democrats set guidelines for filling Parker's chair
Craven County District 3 residents have until Wednesday at 5 p.m. to nominate Democratic candidates to replace Gerald Parker on the county board of commissioners. The nomination must be delivered to party chairman J W Williams with a letter from Kathleen Orringer confirming the nominee is a registered Democrat and a District 3 resident. July 18 will see designated party members making a recommendation to the board, which may or may not be followed by the commissioners. Parker resigned after a federal judge gave him a choice between leaving office or jail. his conviction for conspiracy and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance follows a December arrest. His sentencing is set for August 21.
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Craven County
County Board of Commissioners
Gerald Parker
Democratic Party
New Bern
J.W. Williams
Kathleen Orringer
Board of Commissioners
Parker
US District Court
Elizabeth City
Fund-raiser Lets New Bern Citizens “Lock Up” For MDA
A Muscular Dystrophy Association benefit at the Sheraton Grand in New Bern invites local businesspeople to surrender to one hour of jail life to raise bail funds. Participants call on friends and firms to pledge, aided by United States Cellular phones, with proceeds to MDA Patient Services including health care, equipment, and a summer camp. contact the office at (919) 783-0222.
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New Bern
Greater
Sheraton Grand
Muscular Dystrophy Association
United States Cellular of
Weyerhaeuser to ink pact on woodpecker practices
Weyerhaeuser will join the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in signing a memorandum of understanding at a ceremony Thursday at Croatan National Forest district ranger station near US 70 between New Bern and Havelock. The agreement aims to adjust forestry near active red cockaded woodpecker colonies to protect nesting and feeding habitat.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service
Weyerhaeuser
Croatan
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Croatan National Forest
North Carolina approves concealed handgun permits
The North Carolina House voted 90 to 18 to allow law‑abiding residents to carry concealed pistols with permits issued by sheriffs after a background check and training. The bill, backed by Rep. John Nichols, takes effect in December amid police concerns and strong support from voters and lawmakers.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
House
John Nichols
Rcraven
Senate
Nichols
Harold Brubaker
R Randolph
U.S
Winston-Salem
George Sweat
Havelock Moves To Require Garbage Cans And Schedules
Havelock commissioners consider amending the city code to require sturdy metal or heavy plastic garbage containers with secure lids and specify pickup times. The measure aims to curb litter from bags left out before collection and would involve American Refuse Services. input from residents is being sought ahead of a vote.
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Havelock
Joe Huffman
Huffman
Troy Smith
American Refuse Services
ARS
Dog Days of Summer Doggerel From Bruce Godfrey
Bruce Godfrey writes from his Janiero home territory with a Friday column on language and imagery around dogs. He riffs on dog related phrases to explain why each day feels like a Dog Day and closes by noting the value of letting sleeping dogs lie.
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Bruce Godfrey
Janiero
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