Croat Forces Drive in Western Bosnia Near Bihac
UN plans to post peacekeepers on the Croatia Bosnia border as Croat and Bosnian Croat forces push toward Serb supply routes near Bihac. Groans of fighting grow louder with 1,000 detonations in an hour and kids among the recent casualties in the enclave.
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Croatia
Bihac
Bosnia
United Nations
U.N
Chris Gunness
Gunness
Jasper Helsoe
Coralici
Helsoe
Bosnian Health Ministry
Carolina Panthers Preseason Opener Highlights Faithful Fans
Dave Barry reflects on the air ball chant and faithfulness as the Panthers play their first preseason game, blending humor with sport. The piece contrasts religious devotion with football fandom and previews upcoming actions.
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Dave Barry
Carolina Panthers
State dogs lagoons in tri county at risk after spill
A state inspection of animal waste lagoons following a massive spill in Onslow County found four lagoons in Craven Jones and Pamlico counties at risk of overflowing and 15 more needing follow up checks. About 18 percent of lagoons in Craven Jones Pamlico require attention. statewide 18 percent also. 604 lagoons flagged out of 3600 and 124 at risk of overflowing 526 at critical levels. Roger Thorpe, DEM supervisor, said 689 hog farms in nine counties to be checked in 90 days, unsure if feasible.
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Onslow
Tri-County
Craven
Jones
Pamlico
Roger Thorpe
Washington Region of State Division of Environmental Management
DEM
Wayne
Lenoir
Greene
Pitt
Beaufort
Hyde
Thorpe
Midwest urged tighter hog rules amid growing farm impacts
A.G. Taylor of the Illinois EPA says 1970s laws need updating as large pork producers eye Illinois. He notes about 40,000 to 50,000 livestock farms exist in the state and anticipates more active scrutiny from residents concerned about farm operations.
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North Carolina
A.G. Taylor
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Taylor
Illinois
Coastal funding at risk as House bill targets NC coastal program
Morehead City officials warn a U S House bill could gut North Carolina coastal management cutting 31 percent of the division budget which relies on federal funds. A separate Corps of Engineers funding cut would end $11.3 million in dredging and river maintenance harming the boating industry. Legislature signals phase out of the National Estuarine Research Reserve Program costing about $130,000 annually. The bill must still pass the Senate after recess.
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U.S
House of Representatives
North Carolina
Roger Schecter
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
State Coastal Resources Commission
Winston-Salem Journal
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Eugene Tomlinson
Commission
Kerry Kehoe
Coastal States Organization
Craven County seeks 3 percent tax add on occupancy
State legislators discuss adding a 3 percent occupancy tax to Craven County hotels to fund a convention center and tourism. Craven leaders back the measure while Havelock and New Bern oppose, proposing distribution of 1 percent to them and 2 percent for the convention center.
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Perdue
Craven County
John Nichols
R-Craven
House
Senate
Havelock
New Bern
Eva Sermons
Havelock-Cherry Point
Beverly Perdue
D-Craven
Gary Bleau
Craven County Board of Commissioners
Nation Stepfather Testifies In Smith Case Penalty Phase
Russell testified about his guilt over sexually abusing Susan Smith when she was 16 and acknowledged ongoing consensual sex with her before her drownings. He urged the jury to spare her life, reading a Father's Day letter expressing remorse, as closing arguments began in the penalty phase.
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Susan Smith
Beverly Russell
Smith
Michael
Alex
Linda
Tommy Pope
David Bruck
Russell
Republican Party Executive Committee
Christian Coalition
God
Pope
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Teenes
Midwest
Morehead City
Ann Landers
Bonnie Brown
Thomas Evans
Lawson Creek Park
Lawson
Craven County Finance
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SC Jury
Curtis Strange
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