Red Cross seeks aid for Lewis family after mobile home fire
Coastal Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross accepts donations for the Lewis family burned out of their James City mobile home at about 7:30 a.m. The family, Wendy Lewis and her three children, stayed at the Palace Motel, needs shelter clothing and household goods, and can be reached via Pat McClanahan at 637-3405. Monetary gifts should be sent to the Coastal Carolina Chapter Red Cross P.O. Box 10 New Bern NC 28563 with checks marked to the Lewis family.
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Preservation North Carolina seeks nominations for 1994 awards
Preservation North Carolina invites nominations for its 1994 historic preservation awards. The Cannon Award honors the top contributor. the Stipe Award offers a $500 stipend to a professional showing strong preservation commitment. Other awards recognize business creativity, organizational dedication, landscape restoration, and meritorious service. Deadline August 15.
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Kinston man plans to exhibit photos of dead Americans
Ted Sampley, who published once classified photographs of dead U S service members, says he did so to prove POWs and MIAs were left behind in Vietnam. He planned to display more at a national POW MIA conference in Washington. Pentagon asked Justice to review possible law violations.
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Pamlico hires new county planner and emergency chief
Pamlico County selects Chris Watson, 25, a Pamlico native and ECU business graduate, to become county planner and emergency services coordinator. He will start July 21, relocate from Arapahoe, and oversee Enhanced 911 implementation and bracey services. Willis praises his enthusiasm and community familiarity. Watson reflects on his Pennsylvania to North Carolina move and people skills.
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Four New Bern statues get first cleaning in 86 years
Bronze restorations by Russell Collins at New Bern National Cemetery tackle years of acid rain bird droppings and weathering. He uses wax brushes and a propane torch to revive four 13 foot shell statues while granite monuments need lighter sprays and scrubbing. Collins notes the project costs and VA fees differ and says the work is painstaking but rewarding.
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NAACP chief sues Craven County Democrat chair for slander
Craven County NAACP president Rev W G Hickman files suit in Superior Court alleging Ben Watford punched him and defamed his character during a July 5 incident. Hayes, assistant secretary, says Watford accused Hickman of wrongdoing and questioned his reverend status. Hickman seeks more than 10,000 dollars in both compensatory and punitive damages.
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