Recently added articles from Sun Journal (New Bern, NC):
BRIEF: Spaghetti dinner to benefit Special Olympics.
Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--The Knights of Columbus will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday to benefit the Special Olympics of Craven County. A meal of spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert will be served at the Knights of Columbus hall on Pinetree Drive, near Kidsville. Tickets ...
Resident objects to use of city money for officials' trip to Bern.
Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Francine Sawyer Oct. 10--A city resident told New Bern aldermen Monday night that tax money should not be used to pay officials' way to Bern, Switzerland. David French of Glenburnie Road told the board that artist/photographer Michael de Graffenried, who ...
Rep. Wainwright appointed to state task force on Navy landing field.
Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Sue Book Oct. 10--A legislator from Craven County has been appointed to a state task force to help the Navy find a suitable North Carolina site for a landing field. Rep. William Wainwright of Havelock was added this week by Gov. Mike Easley to the 14-member ...
Developers say $500 million riverfront project would complement historic neighborhood.
Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Nikie Mayo Oct. 10--The developers who are proposing a $500 million waterfront project told downtown residents Tuesday that their plans would complement, not detract from, the historic neighborhood. Florida-based Realmark Development is the corporation behind ...
C-USA Notebook: ECU's Johnson becoming complete player: Running back earns honor from conference.
Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Adam Thompson Oct. 10--East Carolina coach Skip Holtz sees a different Chris Johnson that the past three years. He sees a guy who is focused, seeing the holes better and wants to win. Johnson, who runs a 4.2 40-yard dash, is emerging as the Pirates' big-play ...
Rams' high-riser: Junior captain rises way above her 5-foot-6 frame on volleyball court.
Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Natalie Sayewich Oct. 10--HAVELOCK -- If you listen closely when Natalie Salter serves, you can almost hear the sound of an Acme anvil falling from a cliff just after it's pushed by the coyote, that's how quickly it drops, just after crossing the net. Often, ...
Investigators say Jones never denied killing Flowers couple.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Francine Sawyer Oct. 2--Three investigators who interviewed Vaughn Antonio Jones have testified that he never denied killing Richard and Rosa Flowers. One quoted Jones as saying, "I know I'm going down. I'm going to take it." The three ...
Beverly Perdue makes bid for governor official, stresses support for health care and education.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Charlie Hall Oct. 2--Beverly Perdue remembers that when she first ran for the state House 20 years ago, detractors laughed and scoffed at the notion of a woman from rural eastern North Carolina being elected to such a high office. On Monday night, with about ...
C.B. Edwards remembered as actor, confidant, teacher and friend.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Tom Mayer Oct. 2--The roles C.B. Edwards played during almost 40 years in civic theater were varied, but the parts for which he will be most remembered are the roles he played in the lives of those who knew him. Charles Bryan Edwards died Friday at Craven ...
BRIEF: New Bern resident wins $52,459 in Carolina Cash 5 drawing.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Oct. 2--A New Bern resident, Ornincy Davis, has won $52,459 in the Sept. 29 Carolina Cash 5 drawing. Winners in recent drawings were announced Monday by the N.C. Education Lottery. The announcement said Davis got the winning ticket at Trent Fuel Market at 3419 Trent Road in New ...
BRIEF: Democrats to hear register of deeds.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Oct. 2--Sherri Richard, register of deeds for Craven County, will speak at the Fairfield Harbour Democratic Precinct meeting Wednesday, Oct. 10. The meeting will be in the Fairfield Harbour Community Center on Broad Creek Road. A potluck dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the ...
Evolution of a building.
Sep 30, 2007 ... Byline: Francine Sawyer Sep. 30--When the S.H. Kress building went up in 1908, it stayed up. It hasn't been demolished as have many buildings of its time throughout eastern North Carolina. And some people now make the building their permanent home. People who have ...
Eagles' statement: West Craven beats J.H. Rose for the first time.
Sep 30, 2007 ... Byline: Natalie Sayewich Sep. 30--The running theme of West Craven's upset of J.H. Rose had little to do with yards running. Instead, Brett Mooring threw long pass after long pass in the Eagles' 40-21 win over the Rampants, who were never able to adjust to the aerial attack. ...
Fireman's Day raises funds in Cove City.
Sep 30, 2007 ... Byline: Matt Tessnear Sep. 30--COVE CITY -- Clear skies, farm animals and the smell of barbecue greeted hundreds of people Saturday for the town's 31st annual Fireman's Day celebration. The event is the Cove City Fire Department's biggest fundraiser each year, Chief ...
Havelock Pop Warner team to play in Charlotte today: Will play at halftime of Panthers-Buccaneers football game.
Sep 30, 2007 ... Byline: Adam Thompson Sep. 30--HAVELOCK -- Most young kids playing football dream about running out in front of thousands of fans, about possibly playing in the NFL. They will go out in their backyard and pretend they are their favorite players like Steve Smith and ...
Stop all the whines.
Sep 30, 2007 ... Byline: Randy Jones Sep. 30--Friday night's 40-21 victory by West Craven over J.H. Rose will be remembered in these parts for a long time. The mighty Rampants -- owners of four straight 4-A state championships in football -- were simply outplayed by the 3-A Eagles. ...
Up for the challenge?: New Bern's Briele, Ellington; Havelock's Crow among the best.
Sep 30, 2007 ... Byline: Adam Thompson Sep. 30--New Bern's Tatum Briele walked off the course last Monday after shooting a 76 following a Coastal 8 Conference match. Not far behind her was Havelock's Jennifer Crow (81) and Briele's teammate Caroline Ellington (82). The three area ...
Havelock's Henderson goes wild with 379 yards.
Sep 30, 2007 ... Byline: Michael Weisbart Sep. 30--By Michael Weisbart Special to the Sun Journal MOREHEAD CITY -- Havelock running back Mike Henderson set a school rushing yardage record and scored four touchdowns to lead the Rams to a 48-21 win over the West Carteret ...
Continued dominance: New Bern wins 11th-straight over D.H. Conley with 48-13 rout.
Sep 30, 2007 ... Byline: Adam Thompson Sep. 30--By Adam Thompson Sun Journal Staff GREENVILLE -- New Bern had little trouble disposing of D.H. Conley on Friday, but the score could have been a lot worse. New Bern won its 11-straight game over Conley. ...
West Craven Band Classic marks 14th year.
Sep 30, 2007 ... Byline: Matt Tessnear Sep. 30--VANCEBORO -- Marching bands from 16 high schools had a chance to field their 2007 shows for the first time Saturday at West Craven High School. Sounds of musicians including Chuck Mangione, Paul Simon and Green Day filled the air as the ...