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Cost of county trash to go down

Price of stickers to drop 25 cents

By Sue Book

In times when a price change usually means an increase, the price of Craven County garbage stickers will be going down. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a five-year contract for track pickup beginning July 1. And the $597,000 saving... Full story

Havelock looks to hold the line on taxes

Trash fees could be going up again

By Drew C. Wilson

Havelock commissioners got their first official look at the city’s 2012-13 preliminary budget on Monday, with city staffers and the board intent on not raising property taxes. City Manager Jim Freeman presented a $20.3 million spending plan th... Full story

Three Havelock teens face charges in brawl

By Ken Buday

Two teenagers and a juvenile face charges for their involvement in a brawl last week in Havelock. Andrew Tyrone Bradley, 18, of Havelock, has been charged with assault inflicting serious injury, while Frederick Lanon Thomas, 16, of Havelock, has bee... Full story

Sanderson wins bitter Senate battle

By Sue Book

Rep. Norman Sanderson is one race closer to being Sen. Sanderson after winning a three-way 2012 Republican Primary race for the seat. Sanderson, of Arapahoe, led in Craven, Pamlico and Carteret counties against Randy Ramsey, a Beaufort businessman, ... Full story

Speciale looks like a winner in N.C. House race

By Sue Book

The third time was a charm for Craven County’s former GOP chairman Michael Speciale as he stumped to victory in the 2012 Republican Primary race for N.C. House District 3. Speciale beat out two political newcomers, Wayne Langston of Chocowinit... Full story

Vandals to have to pay for damages at school

More than 30 Carteret County students involved in a vandalism incident last month at will share in the cost of the cleanup or face a misdemeanor criminal charge for the act, according to an agreement worked out between the Carteret County Sheriff&rsq... Full story

Jones beats Palombo in U.S. House race

By Sue Book

Rep. Walter B. Jones was at home in Farmville when voting numbers appeared to assure his victory over Frank Palombo of New Bern in the 2012 Republican Primary race for U.S. House. “The numbers are quite humbling,” said Jones. “I me... Full story

McFadyen, Smith advance in judge's race

By Francine Sawyer

The two top vote-getters for the 3B judicial judgeship were selected by voters in the Tuesday primary. David McFadyen received the most votes in Craven, Carteret and Pamlico counties, while Kirby Smith came in second. The two will face off in Novem... Full story

Amendment helps bring voters to the polls

By Drew C. Wilson

Whether for or against, many Havelock voters in Tuesday’s primary came out to vote for one major reason. “The Amendment to the Constitution, the marriage between a man and a woman - I felt that that’s really important,” said ... Full story

Cherry Point Air Show attendance estimated at 165,000

Cherry Point has released attendance figures for the 2012 air show estimating that about 165,000 people attended the weekend event. “We are extremely proud to call the citizens of Eastern North Carolina our neighbors and friends, and we’... Full story

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