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Residents warn commissioners of deteriorating conditions, squatters at Sandy Ridge Trailer Park

Craven County Board of Commissioners · January 6, 2026
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Summary

A resident said squatters, trash, utility tapping, and lack of management at Sandy Ridge Trailer Park are harming surrounding neighborhoods; commissioners said county has removed more than 20 vacant trailers previously and acknowledged legal limits but pledged continued action.

James Odell Purefaway, who gave his address as 252 Keener Avenue, told the Craven County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 5 that conditions at the nearby Sandy Ridge Trailer Park (250 Keener Ave) have deteriorated, with squatters, repeated trash accumulation, tampering with water and communication lines, and minimal on‑site…

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