Kidsville playground funding push delays construction to July 15
Todd Wetherington reports New Bern parks chief Foster Hughes says the Kidsville 2.0 project start date shifts from mid June to July 15 to accommodate participants and allow more fundraising time. Donations lag, with $20,000 raised of a $450,000 goal including city match. The replacement for the 25 year old Kidsville, on Pinetree Drive by West New Bern Recreation Center, follows a February demolition and April closure for safety.
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New Bern housing market shows resurgence with new builds
The North Carolina housing market climbs out of the 2008 crash with fresh construction near New Bern. Tyler residential community off Washington Post Road illustrates recovery after 2007 launch, bankruptcy, foreclosures, and a 2016 property purchase by Private Capital Group, later acquired by Drapac Capital Partners in 2018. A sold sign highlights DR Horton homes amid renewed activity.
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St. Bourke
National Builders
RoseFest in Pink Hill lights up May weekend
Timmi Toler reports a family friendly two event weekend with RoseFest in Pink Hill on May 18 featuring vendors, entertainment, car show, dancing and food in downtown. Jacksonville hosts Beat the Bridge 10K/5K the same day with Riverwalk Park start and two bridge routes plus virtual option. Partial proceeds support local sports commission and weekend events.
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JOEMC to Get 9.5 Million for Florence Damages
GateHouse Media reports JOEMC will receive more than 9.5 million in FEMA reimbursements for hurricane Florence damage to its electrical system. JOEMC serves Craven Duplin Jones Lenoir Onslow and Pender counties hit by the storm with nearly 71 000 customers affected.
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