DA Won't Prosecute Battleboro Police In Brutality Claim
Edgecombe County District Attorney Howard Boney announced no charges will be brought against two Battleboro officers over the April arrest of Marilyn Powell. He said officers did not break any laws though their handling of the arrest could have been better. Powell’s supporters consider pursuing compensation or a lawsuit as protests continue and a town boycott persists.
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Edgecombe County
Howard Boney
Marilyn Powell
Boney
State Bureau of Investigation
Threeman
Nash-Edgecombe County
Powell
David Snyder
James Berkley
SBI
The
Associated Press
Theft of gasoline preceded deadly high speed chase
A Camp Lejeune Marine, Lance Cpl. Matthew E. Bishop, 19, was killed Tuesday after a high speed chase in Duplin County. Police say he died when his motorcycle, traveling about 100 mph, left NC 24 near Kenansville and struck a ditch. The chase involved Kenansville police and a Duplin County deputy, and Bishop had reportedly stolen $4 worth of gasoline.
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Lance Cpl
Matthew E. Bishop
State Highway Patrol
Kenansville
Duplin County Sheriff's Office
Bishop
Warsaw
NC 24
Paul Ed Dail
Lancaster Clayton online health care program in Washingt
North Carolinians can discuss health care with elected officials on UNC TV Channel 4 in North Carolina's Watch on Washington airing Tuesday from 8 to 9 p.m. Legislators Reps. Martin Lancaster of the 3rd District and Eva Clayton of the 1st District will participate. Viewers may call 1-800-368-5781.
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Clayton
Washington
North Carolina
Watch
Unc-Tv
Channel 4
Martin Lancaster
Eva Clayton
Public meetings schedule for town and county officials
New Bern Aldermen set Tuesday 7 30 a m in city hall courtroom to adopt an ordinance for a new coincidental peak electric rate schedule and approve a Haywood Farms sewer work change order while approving Ward Point West phase I final plat and tax collector's 1993 settlement. Craven County Tourism Development Agency meets Wednesday at 9 a m to hear open meetings law changes and occupancy tax update. Coastal Regional Solid Waste Authority meets Thursday to discuss recycling grant and composting facility construction. Alliance and Trenton Town Boards meet Monday and Monday respectively at 7 30 p m and 8 p m. Minnesota Beach Pollocksville and Dover boards meet Tuesday 7 p m to 7 30 p m.
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Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Carteret County Administration
Havelock Considers Rules for Adult Entertainment
Havelock planners explore zoning restrictions on adult establishments near the high school, churches, and residential areas. A technical advisory subcommittee will study Newport and other towns before drafting an ordinance with public hearings and city commission approval.
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Gaines Townsend
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Troy Smith
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Chambers
US 70
Robert Garrison
Austin
Ship ministry voyage tours five cities this summer
Visitors explored the Isla de Ibiza ministry ship at Union Point Park during a Saturday Coastal Crusade stop with The Penny Loafers from Berea Kentucky performing and clowns Chaplain Greg Wise and Waddy engaging children. The 1913 Mediterranean schooner sails from Manteo and travels to Beaufort Wilmington and other ports.
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Michael Hunt
Penny Loafers
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Waddy
Greg Wise
Beaufort
Wilmington
Manteo
Sail Ministries
Christian Boaters Association
Comfort Suites Marina
New Bern
River Bend to Hear Fired Officer's Complaints in Closed Meeting
Supporters filled a River Bend council session as sergeant Ann James, fired for insubordination, prepares a July 27 hearing. Residents demand reinstatement, alleging an illegal firing tied to an incident with Chief Gurman Kennedy and dog traps, though details remain undisclosed.
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Patricia Spraghan
James
Louis Call
Gurman Kennedy
Kennedy
Louis
River Bend Town
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