Trial continues for Whitford murder case in Craven County
Prosecution this week questioned a forensic firearms expert and SBI agent who analyzed the Whitford home crime scene days after the December 30 2017 shooting that left Jimmy Whitford dead and Sharon Whitford wounded after a confrontation over an affair. The expert described whole and fragmentary casings and bullets, suggesting the shotgun and rifle involved.
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SBI
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Mr. Whitford
Laura Kensington
Craven County Sheriff’s Office
World War I memorial rededicated in New Bern
A World War I memorial on Craven County Court House lawn in New Bern was rededicated Monday to mark the centennial of the American Legion. Post 539 and the New Bern Historical Society cleaned updated and added names to honor the fallen from World War I and World War II.
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American Legion Post 539
New Bern
Craven County Court House
One Dead After Workplace Accident in New Bern
A workplace incident at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Sheryl Drive in New Bern left one person dead. The New Bern Police Department released that the fatality occurred at the scene and the victim’s name was not released pending next of kin notification. Detective J Fell can be contacted for more information.
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Sheryl Drive
DoubleTree Hilton Eyes Midyear Reopening After Florence Damage
The DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown New Bern aims to reopen by mid 2020 after Hurricane Florence caused major damage. SIG Management says building permits are being secured and work will begin soon. The hotel lost 85 percent of its 171 rooms and most of its 115 staff were laid off.
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Sun Journal
Marty Mattess
SIG Management
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Middle Street
Riverfront Convention Center
Rolando Hernandez
Craven County Tourism Development Authority
Hilton Hotel
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