New Bern's downtown rebounds a year after Florence
Craven County and New Bern officials led a cooperative effort with Swiss Bear, Chamber of Commerce, and tourism authorities to restore prosperity after the 2019 hurricane. Sun Journal reports show downtown events resumed, with leaders noting resilience and ongoing challenges as the city regains its footing.
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New Bern
Florence
Craven County
Jack Veit
City of
Swiss Bear
New Bern Area
Man charged with killing puppies by starvation
A Craven County sheriff press release states Maurice Antonio Tucker, 38, of Highway 118 Vanceboro, faces four felony counts of killing animals by starvation after investigation found newborn pitbull puppies deceased at a residence on Highway 118 in Vanceboro.
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Vanceboro
Maurice Antonio Tucker
Highway 118
Craven County
Whitford interviews take center stage in trial
The prosecution used redacted interviews between Sharon Whitford and Craven County Sheriff Sgt. Michael Sawyer to build its case. Sawyer testified, but most of the prosecution’s evidence came from replaying those interview recordings.
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Whitford
Sharon Whitford
Craven County
Michael Sawyer
Sawyer
Pollocksville slow recovery after Florence floods town
Pollocksville Mayor Jay Bender recalls the flood surge from Hurricane Florence that submerged 75 structures, damaged the sewer system, and left Main Street businesses like the Tent Motel and Trent Restaurant shuttered a year later. Town revenues also fell about 10 to 12 percent.
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Jay Bender
Florence
North Carolina
Trent River
Pollocksville Town Hall
Bender
Dollar General
Main Street
Trent
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