Marine convicted of murder avoids death penalty
A Marine, Lance Cpl. Shan non Lee Schlamer of St. Charles Illinois, was found guilty of premeditated murder in a court martial for the Oct 16 1993 stabbing death of Lance Cpl. Beverly Gardner of Candor New York. The panel failed to reach unanimous first degree murder verdicts keeping the death penalty off the table and will resume testimony on sentencing with potential life imprisonment dishonorable discharge rank reduction forfeitures and fines.
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Lance Cpl
Shannon Lee Schlamer
St. Charles
Ill
Schlamer
Beverly M. Gardner
Candor
N.Y
Havelock Middle School survey planned by school board
Craven County voters will decide a $16.3 million bond on November 7 funded by a proposed $11.7 million Havelock Middle School. The board, with hired architect and teacher committee, will send surveys home to gather parent input on the new facility and related district projects at West Craven Middle Brinson Elementary and New Bern High.
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Havelock Middle School
Craven County
West Craven Middle School
Brinson Elementary
New Bern High
State to hold hearings on mooring permit rules
Two sets of proposed rules for moorings will be reviewed at public hearings. A general permit targets waterfront property owners allowing up to four moorings with no commercial use, while major permits suit non waterfront owners for projects with a public sponsor and accessory services.
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Publc
Mechanical clam harvesting allowed Monday through Friday
The Division of Marine Fisheries announces temporary mechanical clam harvesting hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays in Carteret County. All grounds in the Intracoastal Waterway at Core Creek and Adams Creek are open, with a maximum daily take of 8,750 clams per operation. A valid 94/95 mechanical harvest permit is required, and no harvesting may occur within 50 feet of private piers or seawalls. The opening can be closed at any time to protect public health.
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Core Creek
Adams Creek
Marine Fisheries
New Bern Aldermen Meet Tuesday Evening at City Hall
This week the New Bern Board of Aldermen convenes Tuesday at 7 30 p m in City Hall for a series of items including a Historic Preservation Commission presentation a sewer report and actions to reduce the open space requirement for places of worship A public hearing will consider amending the ordinance to allow placement of home less shelters
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New Bern Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Historic Preservation Commission
Neuse River Day draws 8000 to Union Point Park
The Neuse River Foundation organized Neuse River Day at Union Point Park drawing about 8,000 attendees. Participants, including Cathy Wall and students like Brian Truelove, called for cleaner water, reduced pollution, and stronger oversight of industries. Several locals urged action by Congress while sharing concerns about safety, recreation, and future enjoyment of the river.
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Neuse River
Union Point Park
Neuse River Foundation
Cathy Wall
Kristen
Adam
Congress
Wall
Rosie Wolf
Roger Bell
Neuse
Trent
Brian Truelove
West Craven High School
Truelove
Brandon Bradshaw
Josh Marcum
Richard Taylor
New Bern
Taylor
Sara Lynn
Kathy Wall
North Carolina eyes limits on out-of-state flounder sales
Marine Fisheries Commission may seek General Assembly approval to curb out-of-state vessels selling summer flounder in North Carolina ports. Officials cite season closure after 80 percent of the 4 million pound annual quota was reached and current state rules that allow unrestricted land and sell permits for out-of-state boats. Freeman seeks action by June for possible next fall season.
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Greenville
State Marine Fisheries Commission
North Carolina
Marine Fisheries Commission
General Assembly
Bruce Freeman
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Commission
Michael Orbach
Duke University Marine Lab
Beaufort
Freeman
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Lejeune
Havelock
Washington
Beaufort County Ere College
Morehead City
Kris Horton
N.C
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Carteret County
Thames
Mel Beaver
London
Turelove
Jesse Avery
Sun J
Avery
Sun Journal
Mr. Glee
Tom
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