Drew C. Wilson
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U.S. 70: Carolina Pines intersection can be troublesome to negotiate
The N.C. Department of Transportation redesigned the intersection in 2014. → Read More
Havelock High grad Charlie Perusse named state budget director
Charlie Perusse remembers finding his calling to public service at the Bayside Restaurant in Havelock. Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed the 1988 → Read More
Joshua Cannon of Havelock charged with shooting death of woman's dog
HAVELOCK | A Havelock man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty and discharging a firearm within the city limits after shooting a → Read More
Fire insurance rates to drop in Havelock
An improved fire rating for the city of Havelock will likely mean lower insurance rates for residents and businesses. → Read More
Lawsuit challenges bypass around Havelock
The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the Sierra Club, filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday attempting to block construction of the U.S. → Read More
2016 Countdown: No. 7: Amelia Betts homicide
On March 21, a man walking his dog in the Pine Cliff Recreation Area of the Croatan National Forest stumbled upon the remains of a woman who had been shot several times. → Read More
Gunny Claus pays a visit to Cherry Point children
CHERRY POINT | The jolly old man in the red suit worked the big room paying special attention to all the children. Around Marine Corps installations this → Read More
2016 Countdown: No. 14: Cherry Point’s 75th anniversary
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing celebrated 75 years in 2016. → Read More
Havelock Christmas parade marches on despite weather
HAVELOCK | The rain went away just in time for Havelock to pull off its 46th annual Christmas parade Saturday morning. Havelock officials were prepared to → Read More
Havelock plans extensive assessment of sewer system
HAVELOCK | For two days after Hurricane Matthew, Jim Wynn couldn’t wash laundry. He couldn’t take a shower. He couldn’t wash dishes. He → Read More
Newport man faces theft charges from Havelock Wal-Mart
A Newport man has been arrested in connection with a three-county crime spree and additional charges for an attempted escape from a detention facility and → Read More
F-35: Tweet from president-elect causes concern in Havelock
Havelock’s mayor said Monday that president-elect Donald Trump is welcome to come visit Cherry Point and discover for himself how valuable the F-35 program is to the nation’s defense as well as the economy of North Carolina. → Read More
Free Christmas trees given out to Cherry Point personnel
Cpl. Xavier Payne knows a good thing when he does it because that’s the way they do it back home in his hometown of Greensboro. Payne, a Marine from → Read More
Residents recall Pearl Harbor
HAVELOCK | Construction of a Marine Corps air station at Cherry Point had been under way for several months when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor 75 → Read More
Havelock approves expansion of territorial jurisdiction
HAVELOCK | Havelock now has a little more influence on the happenings outside of its city limits. Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution → Read More
Tennessee fires impact Havelock family
Ten days ago, Carla and Ross Marshall posed on the balcony of the timeshare her family has owned for more than 20 years. Monday night, Carla Marshall → Read More
Big plans in works for Havelock tourist center
New sales manager wants facility to be a destination → Read More
Havelock seeks solutions to fill, improve vacant homes
Autumn has cast yellow, red and amber hues across yards along Webb Boulevard in Havelock, and many residents are out raking to keep ahead of falling → Read More
Havelock considers grant money for use on McCotter Canal
HAVELOCK | Havelock officials are considering using grant money to improve the McCotter Canal in an effort to ease flooding in the eastern part of the → Read More
Havelock to open Slocum Creek park
HAVELOCK | When the ribbon is cut Thursday formally opening Slocum Creek Waterfront Park, it will be the culmination of years of collaboration → Read More