New Bern contractor wins appeal over Camp Lejeune suit
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals rejected government motions to dismiss a breach of contract suit by Carolina Oil and Distributing president Jay Blandford seeking 8.25 million dollars. Blandford claims MWR officials falsified proposals and bid manipulation in 1993 to oust his firm from the base’s gas supply. The board in Washington, D.C. issued the decision July 7, with a hearing expected within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
Camp Lejeune
Jay Blandford
Carolina Oil and Distributing
MWR — Morale Welfare and Recreation Department
Airmax Opens Office at Global TransPark in North Carolina
Airmax, a leading North American air cargo manager founded in 1985 and serving over 80 international airlines, opens a two person office at the Global TransPark in Kinston North Carolina. Executive director Nancy Stallings notes potential corporate moves and regional import export demand as the firm plans regional collaboration and a future base at the transpark. Vicki Gunnels and Doug Hesterly are listed as contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airmax
North America
Kinston
Transpark
Coastal federation awarded Pew grant for public education
The North Carolina Coastal Federation joins six groups nationwide to boost public understanding of the coast with a two-year 200000 grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts. Partners include Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Save the Bay among others. contact NC Coastal Federation at 919 393 8185 for details. The federal office is on NC 24 between Morehead City and Cape Carteret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North Carolina Coastal Federation
Federation
Pew Charitable Trusts
Not For
Coastal Federation
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
American Littoral People For
Puget Sound
Sore San Francisco Bay Association
Coalition To Restore
Louisiana
Save
N.C
Havelock and New Bern boards set weekly meetings events
Havelock Board schedules Monday 7 p.m. at City Hall discussing 1994 tax settlement recreation program traffic signal plans and subdivision ordinance changes underground fuel storage options. Craven Regional Airport Authority meets Tuesday 7 p.m. New Bern Aldermen meet Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at City Hall with public hearings to amend land use ordinance zoning for Kensington Park Drive tract and noise ordinance amendments.
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Havelock Board of Commissioners
City Hall
Recreation Center
US 70
Hollywood Boulevard
New Bern
Parker presses conspiracy claim in Craven County rally
Gerald Parker and supporters allege a targeted plot by powerful figures to frame him in drug charges. He cites affidavits, letters, and media bias while naming John Harmon, Richard Broughton, and Don Gaskins as figures in his downfall. Harmon rejects involvement, confirming only disputes over child support arose. Parker vows to push for a new federal probe, citing a pattern of suppression of his political and economic power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Parker
U.S. Justice Department
Parker
Craven County
New Bern
John Harmon
Richard Broughton
Don Gaskins
Harmon
Champion
Robert Raynor
Ben Godette
Godette
Leon) LeCraft
Berry Bryant
Gaskins
High School of Drug Enforcement Administration
Craven Regional Medical Center
Linda Staunch
The
Sun Journal
James City Historical Society
Havelock High School
Ken Bumgarner
D.A.R.E
George Shaver
Shaver
Bumgarner
United Missionary Baptist Church
Main Street
Campers Celebrate Recycling Victory With Ice Cream
Craven County Recreation Department Day Campers at Bangert Elementary won a recycling contest against Brinson Elementary School Day Camp. They collected 150 pounds of aluminum cans. Maola donated ice cream for a Friday party during environmental awareness week focusing on source reduction and natural resource protection.
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Craven County Recreation Department
Bangert
Brinson
Maola
Britthaven seeks more funds for brain injury unit
Britthaven Nursing Home of New Bern applies for an additional certificate of need after project costs rise from 176 185 to 453 823. The company shifted plans from Washington D C to New Bern for a 20 bed traumatic brain injury unit. Public comments due by July 31.
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Britthaven Nursing Home
New Bern
Martha Frisone
North Carolina Department of Human Resources
Britthaven
Frisone
Jay Kriss
Raleigh
Washington, D.C
Britthaver
Certificate of Need
Division of Facility Services
P.O
N.C
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Appeals Board
Jacksonville
Carolina Oil
Blandford
Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station
Hiram Mayo
MWR
L.C. Williams
Mayo
Air Cargo Logistics
Chicago
O’hare
Nancy Stallings
GTP Foundation
Global TransPark
Vicki Gunnels
Doug Hesterly
Human Services, Public Policy and Religion
Craven Regional Airport Authority
NAACP
Blacks Organizing Leadership Development of
Miami, Fla
Southern Christian Leadership Conference of
Greenville
Schiller Institute of
Norfolk, Va
Group For Justice
Concern Citizens
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