Ceiling fans ride a revival in homes and decor
As summer heats up ceiling fans reemerge as energy savers and mood setters. Hunter Fan Co. markets about 350 models, up from 44 a decade ago, with remote controls on top models. Designers note fans can blend into Victorian to tropical interiors, with prices ranging from 50 to 500 dollars and a brochure available at 800 971 3267.
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Hunter Fan Co
Memphis
Steve Martin
Hunter
Snoopy
John Hunter
James
Fulton
N. Y
Samuel Tuerk
Holly K.lynn
Ridgefield
Conn
Norwalk
K’lynn
K’ Lynn
Green finalist in 1995 Pre-Teen NC Scholarship
Ariel S. Green of Dover has been named a finalist in the 1995 Pre-Teen North Carolina Scholarship and Recognition Program in Charlotte. The invitational event at the Marriott honors top academic performers ages seven to 12, with Green competing Friday through Sunday.
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Green
Ariel S. Green
Donnie Green
Dover
North Carolina
Charlotte
Marriott Hotel
Birth announced for Woolard’s son in New Bern
Mr and Mrs James Stephen Woolard Jr of New Bern announce the birth of their son James Stephen Woolard III on May 30 at Craven Regional Medical Center. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Woolard of New Bern and Mr and Mrs Robert Ragsdale of Annapolis. Great grandparents include Larry B Pate of New Bern and the late Lucille Pate.
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James Stephen Woolard Jr
New Bern
James Stephen Woolard III
Craven Regional Medical Center
Woolard
Joanne Ragsdale
Annapolis, Md
James Stephen Woolard
Robert J. Ragsdale
Larry B. Pate
Lucille Pate
AHEC
Powdery mildew threats on crape myrtles and lawn care tips
Discusses powdery mildew on crape myrtles and resistant cultivars such as Natchez and Zuni, mentions fungicides like Banner and Bayleton, and notes some varieties may need regular sprays. Recommends not planting white pine east of the mountains and reviews centipede grass disease brown patch, watering, fertilization, and mowing advice. Announces July 7 extension talk by Paul Fantz at the agricultural building.
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Tuscarora
Tuskegee
Yuma
Natchez
Carolina
Potomac
Banner and
Bayleton
Craven County
East Tennessee
Mens
Paul Fantz
North Carolina State University
North Carolina Legion Auxiliary Hold 77th Convention
The 77th annual American Legion and Auxiliary department convention met June 14 to 18 at the North Raleigh Hilton. New Bern Post 24 members attended including Gene Sites and Michael Ragan who was elected national convention delegate and named to the national security committee. Davie Desmond was elected state commander. Mary Ella Harrison and Grace Ragan earned district and committee posts with poppy competition ribbons to Mary Ella. Frances Foushee was elected state president.
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The
American Legion and Auxiliary
North Raleigh Hilton
New Bern
Gene Sites
Alda
Michael Ragan
Grace Ragan
J. Wesley Harrison
Mary Ella Harrison
Clifton Harper
Evelyn Green
James Brothers III
Indianapolis
Ind
National Security Committee
North Carolina
Davie Desmond
Kinston
Frances Foushee
Sanford
Elon College Graduates Named Across North Carolina
Elon College graduates prominent students across multiple towns including New Bern Erick Gill and James McCarthy on the President's List for New Bern James McCarthy in New Bern Cove City Dodie Carawan Pitt Community College in Greenville Cove City Melissa Baker New Bern Laura Gault Amy Orcutt Angela Thomas Dean's List recipients span Cove City New Bern Laura Gault Laura Jones Douglas Lindeman Patricia McKeel Angela Thomas Wendy Toler Honor Roll in New Bern Christina Allen Christina Kent Vandemere Martin Yeomans provide a statewide snapshot of academic honors across campuses.
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Elon College
New Bern
Erick Gill
James McCarthy
Bayboro
Dodie Carawan
Pitt Community College
Greenville
Cove City
Melissa Baker
Laura Gault
Amy Orcutt
Angela Thomas
Terri Baker
Laura Jones
Douglas Lindeman
Patricia McKeel
Wendy Toler
Christina Allen
Christina Kent
Vandemere
Martin Yeomans
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Associated Press
Memphis, Tenn
Ariel Green
Tom Glasgow
Craven County Cooperative Extension Service
Tom
Glasgow
American Legion
Aux
Renne Twarte
Neuse Blvd
Hwy
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