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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 2012
Page
17
A spotlight on the colonial era in Raleigh with a page 10 tour of historic homes. Photographs and captions highlight architecture, period details, and preservation efforts in the capital.
New Bern faces strain with three fire stations as growth continues. Fire Chief Bobby Aster asks aldermen to expand capabilities and notes a potential Class 3 ISO rating drop, which would raise insurance costs. ISO inspections occur every five years. New Bern stations are due for review. Public safety times and coverage are discussed alongside training hours and response distances.
Data from Astér shows Elizabeth Avenue station takes seven minutes or more to reach some areas in its district while it takes six to eight minutes for a structure fire to fully develop. The Elizabeth Avenue station handles over 60 percent of See Fire-Page 2.
Ryan M. Brown, 35, of Franklin County, appeared in Craven County District Court facing first-degree kidnapping and first-degree burglary for allegedly abducting his 28-year-old ex‑girlfriend on March 19. He cited the high bail as he argued he did not kill anyone. The judge noted the severity of the charges.
A.H. Bangert Elementary School in New Bern campaigns since January to bring best selling author and illustrator Jan Brett to visit. Brett, known for The Hat The Mitten and The Three Snow Bears, has books that have sold widely. See Author Page 4.
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