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updated: Wed Jul 23, 2008 07:23 am

New Bern News

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7 hrs ago | Windsock

Antique car club touring in Kinston

Leaving New Bern on Wednesday morning at speeds of 30 miles per hour and traveling primarily on scenic country roads, the N.C. Regional Chapter of the Horseless Carriage Club will make its way to Kinston for a ...

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Tue Jul 22, 2008

Sun Journal

Lawyer says city offering settlement to opponents of Talbots project

Lawyer Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs told a crowd of downtown merchants Monday that the city has proposed a settlement to the group of about two dozen people who are challenging the permit for the Talbots project.

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

Windsock

In hard times, charities often fare the worst

The Salvation Army is a known helping hand for folks in need, during the holidays, disasters and year-round. This time, it is the Army that is in need.

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Windsock

Need a new Social Security card? Read this first

The Social Security Administration in New Bern is relocating. The office on Neuse Boulevard will move to 1420 McCarthy Boulevard, behind McCarthy Crossing shopping center.

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Related Topix: Personal Finance, Social Security, Medicare, Health

Windsock

Precedent could be set with ruling on easement

One way or another, the handling of a controversial Trent River easement that is held by a New Bern hotel could set a precedent in North Carolina law.

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Related Topix: Chapel Hill (University of North Carolina System), University of North Carolina System, North Carolina

Windsock

New band director at NBHS envisions education, arts linking

The new band director at New Bern High says he wants to give his students a first-class music education and get them involved in an arts community that he says is strong.

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Related Topix: Morehead City, NC, Carolina (University of Puerto Rico System), University of Puerto Rico System, East Carolina University

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Windsock

Potential change by USPS could create identity theft in Bridgeton

Mayor Rodman Williams says he's worried that a move from the U.S. Postal Service could compromise the identity of Bridgeton.

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Related Topix: Bridgeton, NC

Sun Journal

Experience, humor enhance disaster class message

A rescue worker and Red Cross volunteer from Jasper used humor and personal experiences Saturday to teach a small group of people about first aid and basic safety practices.

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Related Topix: Bayboro, NC, Carolina (University of Puerto Rico System), University of Puerto Rico System, Oriental, NC

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Sun Journal

Two families affected by fire in Craven County

No one was seriously hurt after two unrelated fires at Craven County homes Friday night and Saturday morning, officials said.

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Related Topix: Craven County, NC, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Windsock

Place with many doors

The Craven County Judicial Complex off Clarks Road will have many doors, more than 800, but getting in won't be easy.

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Related Topix: Craven County, NC

Sun Journal

Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Neil Diamond coming to area

On the boats and on the planes, they're coming to New Bern - three entertainers whose chiseled vocals and gyrating hips will offer a breathy invitation to support local charities through the work of New Bern ...

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Related Topix: Marilyn Monroe, Vocal

Windsock

Gold Wing motorcycle enthusiasts say they are a brotherhood

Air in his hair and breeze on his knees are what Todd Meadows loves best about riding his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle.

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Related Topix: Pollocksville, NC

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Sun Journal

City to let electric co-op develop plan for power from renewable sources

New Bern will allow its municipal cooperative to develop a plan that will meet the state's requirements for electricity that comes from renewable energy.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

Sun Journal

Watch out, city may be overrun with bears

Greenville has pirates; Raleigh has wolves. Soon, New Bern will be populated by bears - of the fiberglass variety.

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Related Topix: Craven County, NC

Windsock

Downtown merchants optimistic despite effect of bridge closing

Despite the closing of the main bridge into New Bern, downtown is still an accessible shopping and tourist district.

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Related Topix: Alfred University, The College of New Jersey, The College of Wooster, The College of Idaho, The University of Findlay

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Sun Journal

Plane fun for CCC students

Students at the Havelock campus of the Craven Community College got a present Wednesday in the form of an airplane.

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Related Topix: Craven County, NC, Cove City, NC

Windsock

Commission updating guidelines for construction in historic districts

The city's Historic Preservation Commission is updating the guidelines that govern the appropriateness of construction in New Bern's historic districts.

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Sun Journal

Construction on schedule for drawbridge

Construction of the Alfred Cunningham replacement drawbridge over the Trent River on New Bern's waterfront continues on budget and on schedule.

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

Sun Journal

Police say man had cocaine in pocket

Police say a New Bern man was arrested Tuesday when officers found a bag of cocaine in his pocket.

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Sun Journal

Craven County kids get hooked on books

For 8-year-old Kayla Moore, participating in a summer reading program at the library meant more than the accomplishment of reading 20 books.

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Related Topix: Craven County, NC, Libraries

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