John Lewis dies at 80 after civil rights leadership
John Lewis, veteran civil rights champion and long time U.S. representative from Georgia, dies at age 80. The towering Atlanta figure survived Bloody Sunday and led protests with the Big Six, earning bipartisan tributes from Pelosi and McConnell marking the end of an era in American politics.
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Marines Dig 75-Meter Drainage Ditch at New Bern Battlefield
Marines from Cherry Point air station spent a day off from training to carve a 75 meter drainage ditch at the New Bern Battlefield Park entrance road. Led by 1st Lt Christopher J. Burkard, the volunteers from the 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion worked alongside Civil War site guides, then enjoyed a lunchtime barbecue before touring the park.
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Sheriff Warns of Local Scam Involving Fake Deputy Calls
Craven County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about a scam in which callers pose as a deputy and demand payment to avoid arrest for civil process. Investigators urge not to share credit card or personal data over the phone and to verify identity by calling 252-636-6620 or 252-633-2357.
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Craven School Board Approves Mixed Learning Plan
Craven County students will return next month with a mix of in person classroom and remote instruction under Plan B Option 3 guidelines. The Craven County Board of Education approved the plan on July 16 after schools had been closed since March 16 due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
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