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Letters: The Dock Cats of Hodges Street
T — here’s always been cats around the seafood docks. But in the last year or so, the population has grown significantly. Mary Hiatt writes in with a plan to keep the colony healthy and the population small. I am writing to raise awareness about, and support for,...
William Wayne Taylor
William (Bill) Wayne Taylor, 77, of New Bern, formerly of Bear Grass, passed away on Monday, July 15. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Taylor; his children, Melanie King (Jason) and Billy Taylor (Angela); grandchildren Gabriel and Ella King; and brother Steve Taylor (Vicky). He was predeceased by his parents, William and Irene Taylor, and sister, Judy Taylor. He served in the U.S.M.C. and was a Vietnam Veteran. A memorial service will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 309 New Street, New Bern, on Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the church’s fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Craven Community College Foundation (https://cravencc.edu/foundation) or the Salvation Army of New Bern (https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/new-bern/). Online condolences may be made to the Taylor family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.
Strike Oriental gold
Big redfish, which often appear gold, are biting strong. In August around Oriental, Capt. Bobby Brewer of Baldheaded Bobby Guide Service (919-349-6112) said it’s time to start prospecting for gold. And when he says gold, he’s talking about the orange-gold color of giant redfish. “We start seeing these...
Willis Roswell Stevens, Jr.
Willis Roswell Stevens Jr., 87, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born February 14, 1937, to Willis Roswell Stevens and Elma Hensley Stevens. He graduated from Lumberton High School in 1955. He attended High Point College from 1955 to 1959, Pfeiffer College from 1956 to 1957, and East Carolina University from 1963 to 1966, earning a BS in Business Administration. Willis served in the Navy from 1959 to 1963 as a musician. After retiring from the Navy, he moved to New Bern to join his parents, where his father was a Centenary United Methodist Church minister. He worked at Cherry Point for 25 years and retired as head of Labor and Employee Relations in 1993. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn G. Stevens; daughters, Cindy Finley (Bill) and Nancy Cooper (Brent); brother, Frank Stevens (Joy) and sister, Betty Anne Jordan; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 3, at Christ Episcopal Church, with burial in the churchyard and a reception in the Parish House. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the music fund at Christ Episcopal Church—arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
Marlins and Yard Gnomes Rivalry Took Off For 11th and Final Time In 2024
In Greenville’s inaugural season, the Yard Gnomes have become pretty familiar with the Morehead City Marlins. Not through lunch dates or binge watching Bridgerton of course, but squaring off 10 times this year, tonight being the 11th and final time for the ownership of bragging rights. As the cards...
Updated: Computer System Issues Impact City Services
UPDATE: As of 11:30 a.m., all of Morehead City's computer systems are operational. Thank you for your patience and understanding earlier, as we did our best to provide City services while the systems were down. Original Post: Due to worldwide outages, Morehead City is experiencing a number of computer-related issues...
New name, same mission: United Badges Blood Drive aims to boost local donations
The summer season can be a critical time for blood banks, with the lack of donations. On Thursday local authorities partnered with the American Red Cross for their annual blood drive. It used to be known as the “Battle of the Badges,” but it now has a different name.
Leia Lewis, 33; service July 20
Leia Caitlyn Lewis, 33, of Greenville, North Carolina, left this world on the morning of July 14, 2024, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, following a battle with liver disease, with her father by her side. A celebration of Leia’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, July...
Pine Knoll Shores boosts water patrols amid boating safety concerns
PINE KNOLL SHORES, Carteret County — Pine Knoll Shores Police Department is partnering with NC Marine Fisheries and NC wildlife, to increase patrols on water ways. This comes after last week's board of commissioner's meeting where the community spoke out about reckless boating. Tyler Ingle, a master officer from...
These Are The 4 Most Charming North Carolina Towns To Move To
With the popularity and availability of remote work, you can quite literally work from anywhere. This means you may one to call one of these charming North Carolina towns home. Because as the cost of living continues to skyrocket, you can get a lot more out of your money living outside the major cities. (But still get paid like you’re living there).
Local Government Roundup - July 18, 2024
New Bern residents can expect to see a higher electric bill this month. Starting July 1, the city is enacting a 6% increase in electric rates that will continue for one year. The New Bern Board of Aldermen approved the increase at its June 25 meeting, citing a $3 million deficit in electric operations. City Manager Foster Hughes attributed the deficit to inflation, network expansion, and rate cuts from 2015, 2016, and 2017.
County commissioners deny Taylor Farm Road rezoning request, wants three-acre tract cleaned up
BEAUFORT — Carteret County commissioners voted 6-0 Monday night to deny a request to rezone a 3.04-acre parcel at 210 Taylor Farm Road Beaufort in Beaufort. The board met for its monthly session in the administration building on Courthouse Square.
Work on schedule for new classroom addition to open in August at Broad Creek Middle School; work underway for additions, renovations at West Carteret High
CARTERET COUNTY — Work is on schedule for the completion of a $9.48 million classroom addition and renovations in August at Broad Creek Middle School (BCMS). Plus, a cafeteria expansion project was finished in February at the school. The cafeteria can seat about 300 students.
Holland Topolski, 47; service July 20
Holland Joseph Topolski, 47, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, July 15, 2024. A funeral service to honor Holland’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 20th, at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, July 19th at Munden Funeral Home.
Area Death Notices - July 16, 17 & 18
Michele Rae Maier, 65, of Newport, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing & Rehab Center.A memorial service to honor Michele's life will be held at Munden Funeral Home. Service details and Michele's complete obituary will be shared once finalized.
New Bern's United Badges Blood Drive seeks donations to tackle summer shortages
NEW BERN, Craven County — The New Bern Police Department and New Bern Fire-Rescue are teaming up with the American Red Cross for the United Badges Blood Drive in Craven County. It's all happening on Thursday, July 18, 2024. You can head over to the "Knights of Columbus" on...
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