> Effective July 1, 2011 discarded computer equipment and discarded televisions will be banned from North Carolina landfills. This is directed by SESSION LAW 2010-67, SENATE BILL 887, Discarded computer equipment, as defined in G.S. 130A 309.131. and discarded televisions, as defined […]

>You won’t want to miss the Pamlico County Historical Association meeting on Monday, June 27, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center. Guest Speaker will be Major General Tom Braaten whose topic will be “Freedom, Who Owns It, Who Defends It?” in

> Can soft drinks cause tooth decay? Frequent consumption of soft drinks is a common cause of tooth decay.  These drinks contain high concentrations of sugar, phosphoric acid and citric acid, which can cause damage to tooth structure.  Individuals who sip on

>What is Business Watch? Modeled after Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch takes the “neighbors looking out for neighbors” concept to the commercial level, creating a partnership between business, law enforcement, and other organizations that represent business interests. The Business Watch philosophy is straightforward

>I learned of The Bridgeton RiverFest while taping the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Video at the Bridgeton Marina. It’s a new fine art festival created to make improvement for the community to include projects for children. The RiverFest is this weekend. For more information, please visit their

> Music and MUMFEST definitely go together and this year’s MUMFEST is so big it’s crossing the river! YPG River Jam features three of your favorite bands starting at 5pm on Saturday, October 8 – Hot Buttered Grits, followed by One Lane

> Abigail Leffler as Gypsy, Paige Ackiss as Herbie, Krissy Boccia as Mama Rose (Photo by: Montine Mayo) Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by: Derek Jordan Musical Director: Anne Marie Skogsbakken Choreographer: Amanda Stortz

>For patrons of Boston at the Bend, I’m sorry to announce they are closed. We drove by the other day and the sign on the door stated, “Sorry, Forced to Close”. I wish George and Ann Travis the best in their future

> Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss? If so, you could be one of the 80% of Americans who have some form of gum disease. Plaque, which is a soft, sticky and colorless film of bacteria that forms on

> Celebrating Police/Community Partnerships New Bern, NC – Tuesday, August 2, National Night Out is being celebrated around the country and New Bern is no exception. Community volunteers in partnership with New Bern Police Department will host a ‘great night out’ of