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The work of area volunteers and unsung heroes was honored Wednesday during the New Bern Sun Journal’s 52 Faces of Community Recognition Drive-Thru Celebration at Union Point Park. Now in its fourth year, the event spotlights those individuals featured in the paper’s weekly 52 Faces of Community feature, which focuses on those who have made a positive difference in the community. Antoinette Boskey-Chadwick was also chosen as this year’s recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service. The award honors “Outstanding Americans who are making a difference.” She will represent Craven County this summer at the national Jefferson Awards event this summer. Past Jefferson Award winners include Tharesa Lee, Ben Watford, and Patti Peebles. ....
Special meeting held by Trent Woods board of commissioners By Holly Willis, town clerk Town of River Bend The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Trent Woods held a Special meeting to resolve issues for the Phase II sidewalk construction and Hawthorne Road Subdivision on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall at 898 Chelsea Road. Mayor Tyson called the meeting to order and then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Holly Willis, Town Clerk, called the roll of town officials and the following were present: Charles F. Tyson, Jr., Mayor, Shane Turney, commissioner, Billy Joiner, commissioner, Dan Murphy, commissioner, Abra Cullen, finance officer, Holly Willis, town clerk, Mike Haber, Zoning & Maintenance, Tony Lee, police chief, Ross Hardeman, attorney. ....