Weather Update for New Bern NC and Statewide Outlook
New Bern will clear and cool tonight with a low near 50 and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds across North Carolina with highs in the mid 60s to low 70s and a next chance of rain moving in Friday in the east.
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Marine forecast paints brisk coastal winds and high seas
A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for the region south of Virginia Beach to Little River Inlet as winds shift to the northwest at 20 to 25 knots tonight. Seas run 5 to 7 feet. By Wednesday northeast winds of 15 to 20 knots persist with seas easing to 4 to 5 feet. Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds see northwest winds near 25 knots tonight, with waves around 3 feet, and winds 15 to 20 knots Wednesday with 2-foot waves.
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Obituary of Alice Matilda Leavitt of New Bern Mississippi
Alice Matilda Leavitt 90 of 1021 Basil Drive New Bern died Monday at home. Survived by son Peter, granddaughters Janet Kruer and Amy Carpenter, and two great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Cotton Chapel Corinth Mississippi. Memorials to St Jude.
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Ferguson of Havelock dies at 64
Douglas Howell Ferguson 64 of Havelock died Saturday at his residence. He was a Cherry Point Baptist Church and Moose Lodge member. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Travis Newton officiating. Survived by widow Ekirima M. Ferguson, daughter Elizabeth Ferguson, brother Dr. Edward E. Ferguson, sisters Jo Anne F. Shell and Vina F. Stroud. Arrangements Cotten Funeral Home New Bern.
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Brooklyn woman Ruby Harper dies at 76
Ruby Fuller Harper of Brooklyn New York formerly of New Bern died Monday at Coney Island Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery New Bern with Rev Larry Gordon officiating. She leaves one daughter Thestes Harper of Pittsburgh and sisters Helen Foy New Bern and Deloris Bryant Washington DC. Family to receive friends at Helen Foy’s home Craven Terrace New Bern. Arrangements by Rivers Morgan Funeral Home Inc.
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Local Obituary Notices From New Bern Area
Audrey Eugenia Whitford 70 Ernal Arrangements by Pollock Wells and Best Funeral Home New Bern Terry Phillips 44 Greenville Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home New Bern Karen Rowe Toderick 43 New Bern Anna Delores Jackson New Bern Arrangements by Oscar s Mortuary Inc New Bern David Barbosa Beaufort S C
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Frazier named Sun Journal ad director to replace Judy Zimmerman
Frazier, 39, takes over after Zimmerman left for a national ad sales training group. He plans to meet top accounts, introduce new products for tourism, military and outdoor sports, and visit fielding staff over the next 30 days to boost current and attract new clients. He cites Coca Cola as an example of heavy ad spend to build name recognition and repeat exposure.
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East Coast storm exits with clearing skies tomorrow
A storm system will move off the East Coast early tomorrow ending rain over southern New England by the afternoon. High pressure builds in from the east bringing mainly sunny skies. Meanwhile showers and storms are likely in the Plains as another system advances. Widely scattered showers linger in parts of the Rockies while the West Coast and Southwest enjoy mainly sunny weather.
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Advocates seek extra billion for elderly health funding
Washington AP reports aging groups urge a further 1 billion dollars annually for research to prevent aging diseases rather than only treat them. A report to delegates at the White House Conference on Aging argues delaying illnesses could save up to 250 billion in health costs over five to seven years and questions proposed cuts to the National Institute on Aging and Medicare.
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Tornado Activity Spurs Damage Across North Carolina
The Associated Press reports several tornados touched down across North Carolina with no injuries. The Weather Service noted 70 mph winds and hail up to one inch from late Monday storms. Damage included six mobile homes in Pitt County and downed trees near Mecklenburg, with heavy rain flooding Charlotte streets and a 6 a.m. tornado warning for eastern NC.
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National and city highs and lows grid
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O'Donnell duo charged with welfare fraud in Craven County
Chum O Donnell and George O Donnell III of 103 Keith Drive Havelock faced one count of welfare fraud and three counts of obtaining property by false pretenses after allegedly failing to report employment from August to December and unlawfully collecting 3655 in Food Stamps JOb Opportunities and Basic Skills Program Funds Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Low Income Energy Assistance. Each held on 1000 secured bond and scheduled for Craven County District Court appearance. Police continue probe into $1000 missing from a Buy for Less register with a suspect identified. Information comes from public records. Arrests and warrants do not prove guilt.
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