CRC to compromise on free standing moorings plan
Coastal Resources Commission favors a compromise on mooring rules by creating designated mooring fields for boaters while considering a permit system. The panel backed a public hearing on restricting free standing moorings to waterfront property owners, who would pay a $50 permit and face a four mooring limit. Landlocked boaters oppose, waterfront communities see benefits, second hearing pending. Deliberations set for September 29-30 in Wilmington.
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Wilmington
Former state senator voted vice chairman of UNC board
New Bern insurance executive and developer Joe Thomas was elected vice chairman of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Friday. Thomas, a longtime state legislator and former mayor, will serve a two-year term while continuing as executive VP and COO of Stallings & Thomas and as a member of the board since 1987.
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New Bern Insurance
Joe Thomas
University of North Carolina Board of Governors
State University
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Board of Governors
Stallings & Thomas
N.C. State
Weyerhaeuser
Officer’s grievance hearing moved to Thursday
A closed grievance hearing for River Bend police sergeant Ann James, 44, set to decide her job reinstatement, was rescheduled from Wednesday to Thursday after her attorney was unavailable. James was terminated for insubordination with a July 5 date and had been on paid suspension July 1 to 5.
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River Bend
Ann James
James
David Voerman
County and town meetings listed for week schedule
Jones County boards meet Monday at 9 30 a m at the county administration building for year end tax settlement emergency calls Rock Creek fire department school finance study Pamlico County Board of Commissioners meets Monday at 7 30 p m at the county administration building with sewer plan updates and performance evaluation Jones County Board of Education meets Monday at 8 p m in the board office Bridgeton Board of Aldermen meet Monday at 8 p m Town Hall Cove City boards meet Monday 7 30 p m Town Hall Pamiico County Board of Education Arapahoe Elementary boundaries handbooks Vanceboro Stonewall Oriental Bayboro boards of commissioners schedule Tuesday 7 30 p m Town Hall Music Board of Commissioners Maysville Board of Aldermen Thursday 7 p m Town Hall Trent Woods Town Council Thursday 7 30 p m Town Hall.
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Pamlico County Board of Commissioners
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Pamiico County
Community college foundation turns donated yacht into fundraiser
Pamlico Community College Foundation now brokers donated boats to fund scholarships. A 33 foot yacht with twin engines has netted about 30000 in three to four years. Donors gain tax credits while the college gains funds for student costs. Prospective buyers can view the yacht by appointment at the owner's Fairfield Harbour residence. The yacht is valued at 5000 in as is condition, with restoration worth about 15000.appointments to inspect are arranged through Doug Kearney at 249-1851 or 745-7114.
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Grantsboro
Pamlico Community College Foundation
Doug Kearney
Kearney
Carteret County Community College
Fairfield Harbour
New Bern
Dover man dies from wreck injuries
William Earl Anderson 37 of 440 Loftin Farm Road died from injuries from a July 22 one car crash on Loftin Farm Road. State trooper report cites alcohol involvement. He lacked a valid driver’s license and was not wearing a seat belt.
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Dover
William Earl Anderson
Loftin Farm Road
Anderson
Westgate gets water taps near Havelock
Craven County moves to provide interim clean water for Westgate subdivision residents after fecal coliform contamination in wells. A half mile Greenfield Heights hookup will supply free water from two spigots while a full line extension to the subdivision is planned by next summer. Residents pay 90 dollars for inspection and tap fees.
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Westgate
Havelock City
Craven County
Sunset Avenue
Greenfield Heights Boulevard
Dee LaCasse
Water and Sewer Department
LaCasse
Tom Ereth
Ereth
US 70
Greenfield Heights
Newport News
Open House for Smart Start Office in Trenton
The Jones County Partnership for Children invites residents to a 5 to 7 p.m. open house at the new Smart Start offices in the Trenton Post Office. Attendees can tour the six room office, meet the four member staff, and learn how Smart Start supports families and child care services.
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Trenton
Jones County Partnership For Children
Smart Start
Sharon Lord
Lord
Jim Hunt
Neuse River group grows as Craven joins effort
Craven County joins the Lower Neuse River Basin Association a 23 member coalition from Raleigh to Oriental aiming to level pollution limits and coordinate sampling. Harold Blizzard says pooling resources saves money and strengthens case for fair discharge rules while critics urge tighter pollution cuts and focus on eliminating discharges.
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Oriental
Craven County
Neuse
Harold Blizzard
Craven
Havelock, New Bern and Oriental
Raleigh
Lower Neuse River
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