New Bern approves small business loan plan and street dining rule
The New Bern Board of Aldermen unanimously backed two COVID-19 aid measures at the May 12 meeting. The city joins Swiss Bear and the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce to run a small business loan program offering loans up to $10,000, with City funds of $20,000 and additional donations totaling $135,000 from Craven 100 Alliance and the Chamber. The board also approved temporarily closing select downtown streets to expand outdoor dining.
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CarolinaEast Medical Center earns Leapfrog A grade
Carolina East Medical Center received an A grade from The Leapfrog Group Spring 2020 Hospital Safety Grade, marking the fourth consecutive A. The nonprofit group's rating assesses hospital safety by 28 measures addressing medical errors injuries and patient harm.
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Potential named storm looms off coast amid hurricane season chatter
Bill Hand notes a system hundreds of miles north of the Bahamas may become a named storm, with NOAA in Newport and the Raleigh based North Carolina Weather Authority uncertain yet. The forecast hints at a northeast turn and a 70 percent chance of earning a name, possibly Arthur. The piece blends weather talk with cultural quips and cites local experts.
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Sutton contestant on The Titan Games
Jacksonville Daily News profile of Will Sutton a Croatan High School coach from Trenton who once submitted a video to American Ninja Warrior before trying another televised competition to showcase his athletic prowess.
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Trenton Plans Titans Event with The Rock
Trenton organizers announce a Titan themed event featuring The Rock to attract fans. Details on date location and ticketing remain scarce as promoters tease a high profile appearance and live entertainment lineup.
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