County Tax Battle Over Havelock Split
Tax Huffman and Steve Hicks discuss a stalled occupancy tax bill as Perdue faces a two day window for passage Bleau blames Havelock officials for holding a 3 percent hotel tax and blocking a broader measure New Bern mayor Bayliss favors keeping Havelock in the plan while Craven County officials call the split sour grapes and urge a county wide approach
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New Bern Area
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Bleau
New Bern
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Bayliss
Lee K. Allen
Craven
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Craven County Board of Commissioners
Emus Raise Interest at Longneck Ranch as Ventures Grow
Emus at Longneck Ranch show potential for profits with named birds, fenced pens, and auto cooling systems. Prices reach 500 to 1000 dollars per chick and up to forty thousand dollars for adult pairs. Emu eggs are forest green and weigh about a pound when eaten, while oils and leather spur demand in cosmetics and fashion.
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Longneck Ranch
Big Johnson
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National Basketball Association
Clinton to grant welfare waivers including family cap policy
Clinton will announce waivers to West Virginia Texas Utah and California to allow a family cap on welfare benefits California will prohibit extra food stamp benefits for mothers who have additional children on welfare Officials familiar with the plan say the move aims to shape a welfare reform compromise and shift initiative away from opponents
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Clinton
West Virginia
Texas
Utah
California
Tropical storm Erin threatens Bahamas as Dean hits Texas
Tropical storm Erin formed in the Atlantic and threatened the Bahamas as its precursor Dean dumped heavy rain on Texas. Erin was about 400 miles east of Miami with 45 mph winds and a watch extended from Sebastian Inlet to Venice. Dean’s remnants drenched southeast Texas with 8 to 13 inches in Chambers County and 4 to 7 inches in Liberty County, prompting flash flood watches while Houston escaped major issues and relief from heat followed.
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Costner's Waterworld opens as top audience pick
Kevin Costner's Waterworld debuted at No 1 with an estimated 21.6 million in its weekend box office. Despite negative press and a reported budget between 175 and 200 million, exhibitors say it offers a solid start comparable to Die Hard 2 and Coming to America while questions linger about a full break even across domestic and international markets. Universal declined to discuss the cost.
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Marcos Jr. Convicted of Tax Evasion in Ilocos Norte
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was found guilty of tax evasion for 1982 to 1985 while governor of Ilocos Norte. He received a nine year sentence, a $2800 fine, and about $333 in back taxes. The court ordered his arrest as he did not attend the verdict. Marcos claimed salaries were not collected and were used for a scholarship fund.
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Ilocos Norte
Marcos
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Quezon
Cito
Crafter's Emporium proprietor Molly Smith notes New Bern roots
Molly Smith, proprietor of Crafter's Emporium and local crafter, recalls her New Bern upbringing and passion for painting. In a light moment about summer treats she quips that death by chocolate is her favorite ice cream flavor for hot days.
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Maryland filmmaker sues over Higher Learning script claim
An aspiring Maryland filmmaker sues Sony Pictures and John Singleton for 1.8 billion dollars alleging that Higher Learning copied his 1991 script Caught Out There. He seeks 900 million in compensation and 900 million in punitive damages naming Sony Pictures Columbia Pictures and others while noting similar scenes and a character name.
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Sony Pictures
John Singleton
Wharton
Singleton
Columbia Pictures
Sony Theaters
Columbia
Sony
Entertainment Data
Los Angeles
Astronaut denies heart stoppage during zero gravity test
Bonnie Dunbar says reports that her heart stopped last October during a NASA kidney function study in zero gravity are incorrect. She notes a non toxic dye caused an unpredictable reaction but her heart did not stop beating and she seeks to close the matter. Dunbar was aboard the shuttle Atlantis during the Mir linkup last month.
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Mir
Streep sells Brentwood home near 3.75 million price
Meryl Streep has sold her six bedroom Brentwood house close to its 3.75 million asking price, per the Los Angeles Times. The property includes maid’s quarters and canyon views while the actress and her husband reside on an 89 acre estate in Connecticut.
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Los Angeles
Streep
Brentwood
Los Angeles Times
Connecticut
Mel Reynolds case sparks boyish bravado and jail talk
Mike Royko notes a volatile Chicago scandal as Reynolds faces accusations involving Beverly Heard and a taped phone call. O’Malley presses obstruction of justice claims, while public sympathy shifts with the defendant’s wife and the jurors’ reactions. The piece blends sharp commentary on media, race, and politics in a sensational, era-specific voice.
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Beverly
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Reynolds
Alexander Graham Bell
Chicago
Jack O’ Malley
O'Malley
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O’ Malley
Mike Royko
State Power in Welfare Reform Debate
The article debates giving states greater authority over welfare programs as a strategy to tailor aid to local needs. Proponents argue flexibility and accountability at the state level, while critics warn of uneven outcomes and potential gaps in coverage across regions.
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