Hog lagoon collapse spills waste into New River in Onslow County
The state approved hog lagoon in Onslow County failed after heavy rain, releasing waste into tributaries of the New River. Officials warn of bacteria danger and monitor fecal coliform levels as controversy grows over hog industry regulation and a proposed IBP slaughterhouse in Cove City.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Spill investigation continues after hog waste disaster
Officials assess rainfall data and soil structure at Oceanview Farms in Onslow County as cleanup runs through the weekend. Investigators weigh fines, review the farm’s waste plan, and monitor pump readiness while 3,000 to 4,000 fish including pickerel shad and bass are believed dead from the New River headwaters spill. Wildlife crews will deploy boats to collect dead fish and restock the river if required.
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Reuter
Wildlife Resources
Oceanview Farms
Onslow County
Albert Little
Wildlife Commission
Little
Defense Focuses on Mental State in Stokes Murder Trial
Opening statements outline disputed characterizations of the defendant's memory and intent. Prosecutors tie evidence to the March 4 1994 killing near Atlantic Beach while defense argues diminished capacity prevented first degree murder intent. Witnesses include a Newport landlady, deputies, a bank robbery note, and ballistics experts. Skeels recalls being with Stokes that day and admits no other person was present.
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McFadyen
Harmon
Stokes
Goldsboro
Skeels
Atlantic Beach
Hostess House
Newport
Sheriff's Deputies
James City
North Carolina tax break trims taxes on big ticket items
Breaks on purchasing a $1 million yacht, aircraft, mobile classrooms and railway cars reduce taxes to about 1500 dollars. The Legislature defended the policy as balancing fairness and economic development, per a tax policy expert from the Institute of Government at the University.
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North Carolina farm tax breaks go largely unchecked
In Chapel Hill and across North Carolina, farmers build large operations with minimal costs by using tax expenditures on building materials and farm supplies. Tax exemptions and caps linger unchanged since the 1930s, rarely reviewed or altered as the state maintains its long standing tax structure.
Pearl Jam Cancels Remaining Summer Tour Dates
Pearl Jam ends its 15 city summer tour amid a Ticketmaster feud, canceling shows in Salt Lake City San Diego Phoenix Las Cruces Austin New Orleans Milwaukee and Chicago. Tickets will be refunded. Publicist cites scheduling issues while ETM handles non Ticketmaster venues. Vedder ill with flu prompted stage exit in San Francisco.
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Paterson says writers need truth not niceness
Children's author Katherine Paterson told the American Library Association that writing a novel is not about being nice but about telling the truth. Her remarks come amid controversy over books like Bridge to Terabithia which have appeared on library ban lists for profanity and themes including a child's death.
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Katherine Paterson
American Library Association
Paterson
Library Association
New Bern Resident Plans for Hurricane Season
Douglas, a New Bern resident, says her hobby is floral designing and she has not yet prepared for hurricane season. She plans to start by removing her fine china and placing it into boxes on the floor.
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New Bern
The
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Soul Bowl festival to feature top soul stars in Crescent City
Essence Magazine marks its 25th anniversary as main sponsor of a three day Crescent City festival starting Saturday with Aretha Franklin Gladys Knight B B King Charmaine He Luther Vandross Anita Baker Boyz II Men Queen Latifah Patti LaBelle the Dixie Cups and Kidd Jordan Promoter George Wein cites the blues gospel jazz and R B as roots of American music and urges celebration of cultural intermingling
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Gladys Knight
B.B. King
Charmaine He
Crescent City
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Anita Baker
Boyz II Men
Queen Latifah
Patti LaBelle
The
Dixie Cups
Kidd Jordan
America
George Wein
Essence Magazine
Thatcher says Reagan was visibly affected by Alzheimer's
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher tells USA Today Reagan showed signs of memory loss during their March visit. She recalls he recognized her but notes the sadness of a great man debilitated by the disease. Thatcher promotes her book at the National Press Club in Washington.
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Ronald Reagan
Thatcher
USA Today
National Press Club
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Path
Power
Principal Hopes Age Won't End Acting Career
Victoria Principal says acting past 40 is often dismissed and she worries the public may see her career as over. She stars in Lifetime's Dancing in the Dark and speaks in TV Guide about self approval, passion, and fearing loss of work.
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TV Guide
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Take the money and run Kevin Garnett future concerns
Mike Royko discusses the debate over Kevin Garnett an 18 year old high school basketball prodigy entering the professional NBA. The column questions whether college is necessary for a sports career weighs young age risks and potential exploitation while offering a ironic sense of resilience and silver linings.
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NBA
Charles Dickens
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Dullsville Junior College
Harvard
Yale
Bulls
Ling Wang
Mike Royko
North Carolina sales tax exemptions sparking fairness questions
Reader expresses concern that widespread exemptions may undermine tax fairness in North Carolina. Mentions A1 story and a Craven County suggestion. Calls for contact number and states opinion on adding exemptions locally.
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