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January 24, 2008 - 10:09PM
JACKSONVILLE
Scheduled protest to reroute trafficJacksonville police will redirect city traffic for safety reasons from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday on N.C. 24 westbound from Richards Road to Hargett Street due to the planned demonstration by Westboro Baptist Church.The church obtained a permit to demonstrate at Hargett Street and Johnson Boulevard, and traffic will be routed away from the area during the demonstration.
All traffic traveling on New Bridge Street or Johnson Boulevard or east on N.C. 24 can continue without delays. Motorists who wish to travel to the New River Shopping Center or surrounding neighborhoods can reach their destinations by traveling N.C. 24 east to New River Drive.
All traffic from Camp Johnson or Montford Landing Road will be directed to the right lanes down N.C. 24. The intersection at N.C. 24 and Hargett Street will be closed to all traffic during the demonstration except to emer-gency vehicles and crews.
JACKSONVILLE
Maintenance work set for city bridgeThe bridge on Old Bridge Street that crosses the New River will be undergoing maintenance starting at 7 p.m. Monday and is expected to end Feb. 15 at 5 a.m.During the maintenance crew’s working hours, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., the traffic flow will go down to one lane each way.
Amanda Glynn, division three bridge maintenance engineer, said the crew will be replacing the expansion joints due to wear. Glynn said the bridge was built in 1988 and is not in any disrepair. The work is just routine maintenance.
BEAUFORT
Maritime Museum seeks volunteers
Volunteer opportunities are available at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort, and you are invited to learn more.A volunteer orientation will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The N.C. Maritime Museum, a part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, is located at 315 Front St.
For more information, call 252-728-7317.
CORRECTION
Due to a reporter’s error, a report in Wednesday’s issue of The Daily News incorrectly stated the source for a press release concerning a permit allowing Westboro Baptist Church to gather. The release was sent anonymously.
A phone number printed in Max magazine to arrange pick-ups for an April 13 barbecue fundraiser was incorrect. The number to call to order meals during the Steel Hearts Motorcycle Club’s “Cookout for Camp Kesem” is 910-459-3676.
Contact us
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The Daily News would like to hear from you. Try us by calling 353-1171 and going to the following extensions:
Local newsext. 8465 localdesk@freedomenc.com
News editor: Melinda OverstreetMOverstreet@freedomenc.com
News Tips 219-8409 Happenings ext. 8451jdnhappenings@freedomenc.com
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Sports ext. 8472 or 8473 Sports editor: Paul Thompsonjdnsports@freedomenc.com
Scheduled protest to reroute trafficJacksonville police will redirect city traffic for safety reasons from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday on N.C. 24 westbound from Richards Road to Hargett Street due to the planned demonstration by Westboro Baptist Church.The church obtained a permit to demonstrate at Hargett Street and Johnson Boulevard, and traffic will be routed away from the area during the demonstration.
All traffic traveling on New Bridge Street or Johnson Boulevard or east on N.C. 24 can continue without delays. Motorists who wish to travel to the New River Shopping Center or surrounding neighborhoods can reach their destinations by traveling N.C. 24 east to New River Drive.
All traffic from Camp Johnson or Montford Landing Road will be directed to the right lanes down N.C. 24. The intersection at N.C. 24 and Hargett Street will be closed to all traffic during the demonstration except to emer-gency vehicles and crews.
JACKSONVILLE
Maintenance work set for city bridgeThe bridge on Old Bridge Street that crosses the New River will be undergoing maintenance starting at 7 p.m. Monday and is expected to end Feb. 15 at 5 a.m.During the maintenance crew’s working hours, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., the traffic flow will go down to one lane each way.
Amanda Glynn, division three bridge maintenance engineer, said the crew will be replacing the expansion joints due to wear. Glynn said the bridge was built in 1988 and is not in any disrepair. The work is just routine maintenance.
BEAUFORT
Maritime Museum seeks volunteers
Volunteer opportunities are available at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort, and you are invited to learn more.A volunteer orientation will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The N.C. Maritime Museum, a part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, is located at 315 Front St.
For more information, call 252-728-7317.
CORRECTION
Due to a reporter’s error, a report in Wednesday’s issue of The Daily News incorrectly stated the source for a press release concerning a permit allowing Westboro Baptist Church to gather. The release was sent anonymously.
A phone number printed in Max magazine to arrange pick-ups for an April 13 barbecue fundraiser was incorrect. The number to call to order meals during the Steel Hearts Motorcycle Club’s “Cookout for Camp Kesem” is 910-459-3676.
Contact us
Got a story, event or idea to pass along to the Local, Happenings, Neighbors, Sports or Max departments?
The Daily News would like to hear from you. Try us by calling 353-1171 and going to the following extensions:
Local newsext. 8465 localdesk@freedomenc.com
News editor: Melinda OverstreetMOverstreet@freedomenc.com
News Tips 219-8409 Happenings ext. 8451jdnhappenings@freedomenc.com
Neighbors ext. 8468neighbors@freedomenc.com
Max ext.8468 max@freedomenc.com
Sports ext. 8472 or 8473 Sports editor: Paul Thompsonjdnsports@freedomenc.com
