Missing 13-year-old girl sought by Pamlico County Sheriff
Bayboro resident Shawanda Letisha Johnson, 13, has been missing since Wednesday. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, 125 pounds, black hair and brown eyes, wearing a black and beige dress with black sneakers and a high school ring. Guardians say they do not know why she left. Call 745-3101 with information.
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Rape reports surge in June across tri county area
Eight alleged rapes reported in the tri county area this month raise concern for summer. Craven County Council on Women notes past June totals of two with eight in July. Sheriff Monette says many rapes go unreported. Officials cite warm weather and alcohol as contributing factors and urge reporting.
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Sherry Jones
Jones
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Jerry Monette
To report a rape 911 law enforcement crisis line
A public safety notice directs victims to call 911 for emergency law enforcement response and provides the crisis line 638-5995 for confidential support and reporting assistance.
Eight rape cases raise concern as Craven crimes rise
A New Bern woman reports rape after an evening out eight rapes have been recorded in Craven Jones and Monette warn summer may bring more. Police urge prompt hospital care for evidence and emphasize the majority of rapes are acquaintance assaults with trusted attackers.
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Boat runs into Trent River pier near Trent Woods
Wildlife Resources Commission probes a Saturday night incident on the Trent River when a 20 foot boat damaged a pier and ran ashore into a backyard. No charges yet as authorities say the driver was treated and released. rescue teams searched for about two hours with no occupants found.
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Craven Regional Medical Center
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Sherry Hall
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New Bern
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Bridgeton Rescue Department
Jasper
Ocracoke Sand Sculpture Contest Set for July 4
The 20th Annual Ocracoke Sand Sculpture Contest will take place July 4 on the beach near the lifeguard area one mile north of Ocracoke Village. Registration starts 9:30 a.m. with judging at noon. rain date July 5. Sponsored by the Ocracoke Civic Club with the National Park Service. information from Hatteras Island Visitor Center.
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New Bern Couple Given Home Confinement for Tax Evasion
A New Bern couple, Robert L. and Julene H. Adams, were sentenced to six months home confinement and a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to three counts of income tax evasion for 1989 1991. They omitted over $145,000 in gross receipts, evading $37,000 in taxes, and received two years probation. Robert owns Adams Concrete Service. Julene is a bookkeeper for the business.
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Julene H. Adams
U.S. District Court
Robert Adams
Adams Concrete Service
Two Craven residents hit by car near Vanceboro
Adolfo Morales and Doris Stancil were struck at 9 37 p m 3 8 miles north of Vanceboro on NC 43 while crossing the road. Morales in critical condition in Pitt Memorial Hospital ICU. Driver Michael Dawson charged with DUI and driving with license revoked. victims reportedly walked into the path of the vehicle.
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North Craven
Pitt Memorial Hospital
NC 43
State Highway Patrol
Adolfo Morales
Doris Stancil
Morales
Stancil
Michael Dawson
Ferry Road
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Congress ends coastal program moves burden to owners
After September 23 the bulk of costs to move or demolish erosion threatened buildings on the coast will fall on individual property owners. Congress repealed the public assistance through the National Flood Insurance Program and set a September deadline to file claims, per the NC Sea Grant Program. Call NC Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City at 800 682 2632.
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N.C. Division of Coastal Management
Parenting a Young Nephew Becomes a Summer Challenge
The author recounts a week of supervising a 10 year old nephew, condemns child exploitation for profit, and notes parental stress. A simple fishing trip offers relief and perspective, contrasting fragmented media and parental duties with a calming outdoor moment. Sandy Semans of Oriental writes this Monday column.
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Oriental
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