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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1995
Page
3
Havelock Public Safety seeks Shanatic Terrier Graves a 21 year old black woman missing for 23 days. Graves last seen March 1 by family as police pursue her husband who may help. she may be driving a gray NC plated VW GTP 03773. No drug ties or children reported. Family unaware of her whereabouts.
New Bern to apply to the state Local Government Commission for an installment contract to fund 5 million dollars in water supply upgrades. A public hearing is set for April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. The plan covers a fifth well at Cove City, a hydraulic line to US 17, a line to the Weyerhaeuser development, a 4 million gallon tank on Neuse Boulevard, and sewer work for the Weyerhaeuser project. The city raised water rates by about 30 percent February 1 to help cover costs and future lines.
Rep. Howard Hunter Jr. introduces a bill in the Tennessee House to require permits for hog farms with more than 400 hogs, tighten buffer zones to homes, and empower tougher penalties for polluters. The proposal, the second hog bill this week, follows Senate action on county authority to curb expansion while leaders delay swine industry action until next year. Under current rules farms over 250 hogs must register and certify a waste-management plan.
A Pamlico County jury found Carteret County Sheriff Ralph Thomas Jr not negligent in handling a 1989 Morehead City hostage incident. The suit by Alan Payne sought damages and named Thomas as negligent for entering the house, which allegedly spurred the hostage situation. Payne testified of mental impairment. his mother was killed and his brother imprisoned for the related crimes. The trial, moved for fairness, ended after about two hours of deliberation.
A group of New Bern residents led by Margaret Williams petitions Multimedia Cablevision to drop MTV from the basic package, arguing the channel promotes violence and indecency. The group, backed by more than 400 signatories, seeks alternatives and cites cost and parental control.
The DEA distributed 14 561.60 to the SBI Craven County Sheriff Office and New Bern Police from 73 168 seized in August at Robert LeCrafts New Bern residence. The agency shares asset forfeiture proceeds with local partners for equipment and training. Monette notes his dept will use its share to partly fund 40 caliber pistols, replacing older models.
Elizabeth Barnhill resigns as JTPA director of the Neuse River Council of Governments amid controversy and health concerns after more than a year. Final day March 31, interim replacement Gloria Pitt will fill in as the interim JTPA director, while six finalists are sought for a leaner, lower‑cost organization.
The Sun Journal reports a March 31 meeting at Camp Lejeune where Gov Jim Hunt will discuss his coastal agenda. The session includes the Coastal Resources Environmental Management and Marine Fisheries commissions.
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