Craven County Declares Voluntary Evacuation Ahead of Dorian
Craven County issues a voluntary evacuation effective 2 p.m. Wednesday for low lying areas as Hurricane Dorian approaches. Expect heavy wind, storm surge, rainfall and river flooding in Neuse and Trent basins. Evacuation zones include Harlowe Adam’s Creek and Clubfoot Creek areas, Fairfield Harbor, parts of New Bern, Sandy Point, and River Bend. Visit Know Your Zone for guidance.
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Accused killer has first day in court
Gary Scott Garfield, 60, faced a murder charge for killing a Craven County jail inmate after bludgeoning another with an axe handle and pushing a deputy. Judge Clint Rowe kept him jailed without bond at the DA request. Garfield’s next court date is October 16.
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Should I stay or go as Dorian nears NC
Eastern North Carolina residents face a tough choice as Hurricane Dorian approaches. Craven County EMS director Stanley Kite warns of inland rain, flash floods, and downed trees even if storm surge is limited. Evacuations in Zone A begin, with guidance to move west of I-95 if possible.
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Area counties open emergency storm shelters
Sun Journal Staff Bill Hand reports counties are operating storm shelters for flood prone areas. Residents should contact county EMS for specifics and bring personal hygiene items medicines books games and pet supplies. Some shelters restrict pets to dogs and cats while others allow additional animals. cages or kennels and vaccination records are advised. See SHELTERS A6.
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