Stamp Act 254 years old this week reminds colonial unrest
The piece recalls the 1765 Stamp Act and its repeal in 1766, noting it fueled American push for independence. It discusses Governor Tryon’s role, the Treasury order to supply stamps, and New York Congress grievances about taxation without representation, with references to Wilmington.
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Intain
William Tryon
New Bern
Board of Treasury
New York Congress
England
Tryon
Charleston
Wilmington
Missouri River floods force Iowa evacuations and deaths
Heavy rain and snow melt sent the Missouri River to record levels across several Midwest states, flooding creeks and rivers. In Iowa two people died and two more are missing as residents fled rising waters. downstream areas in Kansas and Missouri brace for continued flooding while Nebraska reports some leveling in places.
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ST. Louis
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Fremont County
Elkhorn
Douglas County
Omaha
Jeff Bundy
Omaha World-Herald
Neuse River Bridge Run offers multiple events in New Bern
The Neuse River Bridge Run returns to Union Point Park in New Bern Saturday with a half marathon 7 a.m. 10K 7:30 a.m. and 5K 8:15 a.m. A Friday SuperKids Fun Run for ages 3 to 10 precedes. Registration closes at 7 a.m. Race day pickup ends then. More at bridgerun.org.
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Union Point Park
New Bern
East Front Street
Bridgerun.org
Neuse River
New Bern Area
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