Red Cross urges blood donations for July drive
Coastal Carolina Chapter of the American National Red Cross asks for blood donations through a July 21 22 drive at Craven Regional Medical Center in the AHEC building.48 donors urged for type O and B. Money also sought for storm victims in Alabama Georgia and Florida via P O Box 10 New Bern NC 28563.
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American National Red Cross
Craven Regional Medical Center
AHEC
Red Cross
Alberto
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
P.O
New Bern
N.C
Ugly Angels Return Home From Haiti Mission Sunday
The New River Marine Corps Air Station squadron known as the Ugly Angels sails back from the Caribbean crisis aboard the USS Wasp and is due to land at hangar 504 between 11 and 11 30 a m Sunday. Lt Col M D Peatross, named Marine Aviator of the Year, will receive the Alfred A Cunningham Award as the unit offloads equipment preceding the homecoming. Family and friends should arrive after 10 30 a m.
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New River Marine Corps Air Station
Caribbean
Marine
New River
Col
M.D. Peatross
Marine Corps
Alfred A. Cunningham
Public input sought on long term CRSWMA waste plan
Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority plans August visits to Craven Pamlico and Carteret counties to gather public input via county commissioner meetings. Consultants from Roy F Weston will present interim landfill context in Tuscarora and discuss options including export or incineration. Officials say broad agreement now may boost acceptance when the report is released in fall.
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Crswma
Craven, Pamlico
Carteret
Atlanta
West Chester
Roy F. Weston
Tuscarora
Guinan
Carteret approves no wake zone for Taylors Creek
Carteret commissioners back a no wake zone from the state boat ramp to Taylors Creek mouth citing rising boating traffic since 1990. The measure goes to the Wildlife Resources Commission for final approval before taking effect. Bailey Beaufort and residents support reduced wakes to improve safety around boats, swimmers, and watercraft.
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Carteret
Taylors Creek
Wildlife Resources Commission
Toxic dinoflagellate linked to Neuse River fish kill near Flanners Beach
University and state scientists report a toxic dinoflagellate found near Flanners Beach in the Neuse River may have contributed to a fish kill, with about 100 fish dead and oxygen depletion at depth. Officials note a salt wedge and nutrient-rich waters drive algal blooms, while health advisories await further study.
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Flanners Beach
Carolina Pines
Fairfield Harbour
Mike Yount
Bill Moore
DEM
Neuse
Division of Environmental Management
New Bern
Don Reuter
Yount
Rick Dove
Neuse River Foundation
Dove
Burkholder
Bill Furney
DEM unveils plan to curb coastal water pollution
The Division of Environmental Management proposes tighter rules for dischargers, farmers and foresters to restore damaged coastal waters. The plan targets persistent pollution sources after identification and would apply to regions contributing runoff to waters not supporting designated uses. It stems from a South River study showing fecal coliform impacting shellfish beds and would require public hearings and commission approval.
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Division of Environmental Management
DEM
South River
Environmental Management Commission
Don Reuter
Log truck driver escapes serious injury at US 17 crossing
Alton Wilson, driver of a log truck, escaped serious injury after swerving to avoid a Norfolk Southern northbound train at the US 17 crossing south of Vanceboro. The incident at 10:25 a.m. damaged the train's passenger side and hand rails, with $15,000 to $20,000 in damage. Wilson faced a failure to stop at a railroad crossing charge. None of the train crew were hurt.
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Norfolk Southern Railroad
US 17
Vanceboro
Alton Wilson
Delores Smith Corbett
Chocowinity
Craven Regional Medical Center
Corbett
Washington, N.C
Ralph Waller
State Highway Patrol
Waller
Wilson
Highway Patrol
David A. Brinkley
Paycheck Raffle: A Clever Small-Time American Gamble
In a Friday column, Bruce Godfrey cites a Midwest man who raffled his weekly paycheck to boost income without legal lines, selling $10 tickets to 75 buyers for a possible $350 raise. The scheme appears legal where allowed, sparking debate on gambling and capitalism with caution on risks and oversight.
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