Airport Wins $4.9 Million Grant for New ARFF Station
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in Asheville received a 4.9 million dollar grant from the federal Airport Improvement Program to fund a new aircraft rescue and firefighting station. U S Secretary Elaine Chao and Senator Thom Tillis announced the grant, noting the push for safer operations and reduced delays, as part of expanded funding outside the usual AIP. Regional Director Andrew Shorter said EWN has now secured over 11 million dollars in three grants in 14 months, plus about 6 million from North Carolina.
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Human trafficking victims aided by ENC group True Justice International
Kelsey Stiglitz reports that Eastern North Carolina faces a $150 billion trafficking industry hidden in clubs and social apps. True Justice International says victims are often aged 12 to 14, with traffickers messaging for months before action. The nonprofit aims to eradicate this crime with a Christian approach.
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Wreaths Across America honors veterans in New Bern
Shoppers line Craven Street at Mitchell Hardware where Kevin Yates coordinates a Wreaths Across America table. Jackie Davis plans to lay a wreath for her father and relatives at the December 14 ceremony, joining volunteers in honoring veterans buried at National Cemetery.
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Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden profile
Sun Journal partners with the New Bern Area Chamber Nonprofit Council to spotlight Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden on Giving Tuesday December 3. The group helps homeless and disabled veterans with a transition to farming and runs a youth farmers market in Craven County. Director Lovay Wallace-Singleton. contact lovayw gmail. Added SNAP EBT and Square, expanding access to organic produce and income for youth vendors.
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