Sunset Drive bypass work begins in Havelock
Heavy equipment and workers line Sunset Drive as clearing and tree removal start for the planned 221 million bypass. Contractors Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc will build a four lane median divider and a perpendicular flyover. The 10 mile route runs from near the city limit north to the Carteret county line by 2024. The project aims to ease beach traffic and boost freight and economic development.
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Wilmington
North Carolina Department of
Sunset Drive
Carteret County
NCDOT
North Carolina law lets women revoke consent in sex
Governor Roy Cooper signed a sexual assault bill overturning a 1979 ruling that barred revoking consent and a 2008 decision excluding intoxicated victims. The bipartisan measure, effective December 1, also tightens penalties for child abuse and expands applicability of sexual assault laws.
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Greensboro
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North Carolina
Roy Cooper
Court to hear case of soldier who pleaded guilty desertion
A military court will hear the case of a soldier who pleaded guilty to desertion in Afghanistan. The defendant faces charges related to his decision to leave active duty and return home. Proceedings will determine potential penalties and implications for his service record.
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Afghanistan
Veterans Day events in Craven County spotlight local veterans
East North Carolina honors veterans with events including a free Veterans Day Luncheon on November 11 at Temple Baptist Church New Bern. The Craven County Veterans Council will present Veteran of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards. Attendees should bring proof of service and veteran ID.
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North Carolina
Cherry Point Air Station
Craven County
Congress
Craven County Veterans’ Council
Temple Baptist Church
1500 Kingdom Way
New Bern
Craven Concerts Inc Featured in Giving Tuesday Drive
The Sun Journal partners with the Nonprofit Council to feature Craven Concerts Inc as part of Giving Tuesday December 4. The group aims to enrich Craven County culture by hosting high quality live music and music education outreach in schools and community venues led by President Mary Peterson. Contact 252-637-1119.
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New Bern Area
Craven Concerts, Inc
Craven Concerts Inc
Craven County
Mary Peterson
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