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PRE news brief: ferry toll opposition , the governor tours storm damage, a social district on the beach

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published July 24, 2023 at 6:47 AM EDT

The Pamlico County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday morning to discuss a proposed resolution opposing ferry tolls.

Yesterday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited areas of Nash and Edgecombe Counties that were damaged by an EF-3 tornado.

Currituck County has approved the state’s first alcohol social district located on a beach.

Communities statewide will receive a total of more than $223 million dollars in water and wastewater funding , including two in ENC.

Sources say the NBA Board of Governors has voted to approve Michael Jordan’s sale of the Charlotte Hornets.

Construction to replace a more than 50-year-old bridge in Craven County is expected to start this week.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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