Reverend Thomas Preston Bradley Sr. 84 dies in New Bern
The Rev. Thomas Preston Bradley Sr. 84 of New Bern died March 11 2020 after service with Ostone Church Cornerstone. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War and enjoyed playing Santa. Survived by wife Anita Bradley and eight grandchildren. Funeral 4:00 pm March 14 at Ostone Church. Burial private Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Jacksonville. Cotten Funeral Home arrangements. Online condolences at cottenfuneralhome.com.
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Thomas Preston Bradley Sr
New Bern
Lord
Ostone Church
Cornerstone
United States Marine Corps
Anita Bradley
Thomas Preston Bradley, Jr
Debbie
Vanceboro
Robert James Bradley
Penny
Westerville
Brian Carl Bradley, Jr
Sadie
William Lee Bradley
Melissa
Jean Ann Barringer
North Olmstead
Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
Jacksonville
Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory
Bradley
Cottenfuneralhome.com
Ruckart, Gordon N. longtime IBM exec, dies at 88
Gordon N. Ruckart of Burlington North Carolina died March 10 2020 at home. He was born January 23 1932 in Knoxville Tennessee and earned a BS in Journalism from the University of Tennessee in 1955. He served in the U S Air Force and worked 28 years at IBM in multiple locations. He supported preservation efforts in Georgia and New Bern North Carolina where he led the New Bern Preservation Foundation. Burial will be at Christ Episcopal Church yard at a later date. Memorials may go to a charity of choice. Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service assisted. Condolences at richandthompson.com.
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Gordon N. Ruckart
New Bern
Burlington
Mr. Ruckart
Alice
Warren N. Ruckart
Dallas, GA
Philip A. Ruckart
Trisha
Mebane
Cody A. Ruckart
Dylan A. Ruckart
Trace A. Ruckart
Barbara A. Shaver
Nancy H. Phillips
Knoxville
Tennessee
Alva A. and
Maeda Ruckart
University of Tennessee
U. S. Air Force
IBM
Federal and General Systems
Washington, D.C
Maryland
California
New Jersey
Georgia
North Carolina
Ruckart
Ruff
Miller’s House
Concord Woolen Mill
Rich & Thompson
Richandthompson.com
COVID-19 testing, local shifts, and event cancellations hit Craven County
Craven County health officials explain private labs report positive tests to the state and counties. With broader testing and slower state turnaround, officials warn results may extend beyond 24 hours. Carolina East Medical Center confirms no local cases as of March 12, 2020. Multiple events including Sham-Rockin, Second Serving, and Craven Community Chorus are postponed or canceled. The Vietnam Memorial exhibit The Wall That Heals proceeds March 25–29 outdoors with anticipated large crowds. Charlie Hall reports contact details for updates.
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Harrelson
State Health Department
Craven County Health Department
Craven County
NC Department of Public Health
Ncdhhs
North Carolina Division of Public Health
Brandy
Carolina East Regional Medical Center
Craven Health Department
Health Department
Carolina East
CarolinaEast Medical Center
CarolinaEast
North Carolina State
Craven Community Chorus
New Bern
Rotary Club Board
N.C
U.S
Rotary International
Rotary
Rotary Club of
Carolina Colours
Lori Ann Prill
Lawson Creek Park
George Halyak
VFW Post 539
Knights of Columbus
Festival information and health guidelines update
Community event details from Emerald Isle NC include park department contact for more information. Visit the towns EmeraldIsle-NC.org site for further details and follow the NCDHHS recommendations regarding COVID 19. Call 252-354-6350 for Parks and Recreation inquiries.
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Emeraldisle-Nc.org
Emerald Isle
New Bern Faces Multi-Million Hurricane Florence Repairs
City Manager Mark Stephens says total damage estimates rose from 10 to 14 million to about 60 million as Disaster Recovery Alliance and FEMA work with the city. Dredging 66 miles of drainage ditches is a 30 million project, with mitigation efforts looming. Projects span 12 to 18 months, including buyouts, elevation, and a planned resiliency officer.
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Mark Stephens
Florence
Stevens
New Bern
Disaster Recovery Alliance
Fema Federal
Stephens
Corey Spaulding
Disaster Recovery Services
City of New Bern
Spaulding
FEMA
NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency
CDBG
Office of Recovery and Resiliency
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Charlie Hall
Charlie.hall
Newbornsy
Board of Aldermen
Holiness Crusade
Bridgeton Pentecostal Holiness Church
Halfmoon Rd
New Bern, NC
Kenneth Dixon
Rodney Sulfridge
Kentucky
Green Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Hickman Hill Road
Havelock, NC
Our Church
Jean Fulcher
W. Fisher Ave
Naomi. Mills Dail
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