Retirement ceremony slated for Marine Atlantic chief
Staff reports note a retirement ceremony today at Camp Lejeune for Marine Lt Gen William M Keys commander of U S Marine Forces Atlantic and II Marine Expeditionary Force The three star general led the 2nd Marine Division at Le Jeune and oversaw Gulf War victory He will remain on active duty until Sept 1 and continue as commander until a replacement is confirmed
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Camp Lejeune
William M. Keys
Leatherneck
Norfolk
Lejeune
Keys
U.S. Marine Forces Atlantic
2Nd Marine Division
Les Jeune
Satellites to Monitor North Carolina Coast Under NOAA Grant
North Carolina environmental agencies will use satellite imagery and aerial photography over two years in a $130,000 NOAA grant. The work by NC State University Computer Graphics Center and the state Division of Coastal Management will track wetlands uplands and submerged vegetation to provide a baseline for future coastal changes and support coastal resource decisions.
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North Carolina
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA
Computer Graphics Center
North Carolina State University
State Division of Coastal Management
Residents push to lift dog ban on Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach residents urge the board of commissioners to reopen the leash rule and permit dogs on the beach. Commissioner Eddie Dawkins notes the Circle ban was set years ago after complaints of dogs intimidating people. Many nearby areas still restrict pets in state and national parks, with only North Topsail Beach allowing leashed dogs seasonally.
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Atlantic Beach
Board of Commissioners
Eddie Dawkins
Circle
North Topsail Beach
Futures committee to eye draft approval in Beaufort
The Coastal Futures Committee will review a draft series of coastal management recommendations at July 20 22 meeting at Duke Marine Lab Beaufort and August 10 12 meeting at Washington NC Civic Center Public input is invited with comments starting at 7 p m July 20 and 9 a m July 21 Draft directions include quality growth water quality protection environmental education economic development public trust resources program administration and natural heritage protections A draft copy can be obtained by calling the Department of Environment Health and Natural Resources at (919) 715 4254.
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Duke Marine Lab
Beaufort
Washington, N.C. Civic Center
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
New Bern Officials Push For New Public Safety Complex
Fire Station Chief Bobby Aster and Police Chief Ken Bumgarner outline deteriorating facilities at 601 George St and 420 Broad St. Officials plan a July visit by a Kansas City architect to study a unified public safety building and other options. A building committee, with City Manager Bill Hartman, aims to prepare bid specs for 1995. The debate includes city hall improvements and rent relief.
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New Bern
Bobby Aster
Ken Bumgarner
Kansas City
Don McDowell
Robert Raynor
Rick Pendleton
Bill Hartman
Pendleton
Raynor
Tion
City Hall
Dunn Building
Bumgamer
George St
National Guard
Bumgarner
Broad St
Aster
Broad Street
Richard Weems
Richard May
Pamlico counts ahead on E 911 project under budget
Pamlico County advances its Enhanced 911 system with IBM, aiming for Sept 1 operation and a projected cost under 565000. Emergency manager Andy Willis says the county is ahead of schedule and underbudget as 6,000 addresses and 4,000 questionnaires are in, with public outreach boosting participation.
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Bayboro
Pamlico County
Andy Willis
Pamlico
Willis
Planning Department
IBM
North Carolina
Craven County
Jones County
Neuse River dinner cruise on New Bern paddlewheeler Belle
A dinner cruise aboard New Bern’s paddlewheeler Belle offers a taste of seagoing luxury with flowers on the table and rose linen. Skipper Hibbard commands the 125-foot vessel under the Alfred A. Cunningham Bridge as diners enjoy fresh salad local vegetables and German chocolate while cruising steady currents along the Trent River. Bruce Godfrey’s Friday column reflects on river life and smooth sailing.
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Ines Cn
Hibbard
Alfred A. Cunningham
Trent River
Patton
Belle
Dubuque
Iowa
Wisconsin
Florida
Bruce Godfrey
Fairfield Harbour
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Raleigh
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Bear Island
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Fort Macon State Park
Jim Hunt
Angela Harris
Sun Journal
Mike Rice
Sheila Martin
Neuse
Kathy Lee
Mighty Neuse
Dave Hibsant
Gavin McLeod
Godfrey
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