Did You Know: NC Funeral Laws
A lot of people are uncomfortable talking about death, so their loved ones are left blindsided when it happens. Here are some misconceptions about what our rights are related to funeral services and products in North Carolina. Before I was assigned to Naval Hospital Cherry Point as the Decedent Affairs Officer, I assumed …
City of New Bern Receives Public Power Award of Excellence
The City of New Bern’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has been awarded a 2020 Public Power Award of Excellence from ElectriCities of North Carolina. The award recognizes superior achievement in the areas of communicating the value of public power, grid modernization, workforce development, wholesale power cost, and continuous improvement. New Bern’s award …
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Coastal Carolina Regional Airport pursuing Grant to add Direct Flights from Washington D.C. Area
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has announced it is pursuing a federal grant to recruit an air carrier to provide direct service from the Washington D.C. area. EWN plans to ask for $1 million over two years as a revenue guarantee for this new commercial air service. The grant is a part of the …
Living in New Bern and Beyond – Episode 173
We’re connecting you with the people, places, and local resources in New Bern, NC and surrounding areas! The Podsquad: Peggy W. Barnes, Kathy Morrison (New Bern Historical Society), Jane Maulucci (The Reactive Voice) and I talked about all kinds of things related to living in the greater New Bern area. We were joined …
ReStore’s InStore Silent Auction February Theme is Eclectic Americana
February’s InStore Silent Auction at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore offers a variety of eclectic Americana pieces as well as a few extra surprise items. A charming dapper rabbit statue, a metal cast sculpture of three swimming dolphins, a fine detailed musical carousel, and a Folk-Art wooden rooster are part of the Americana collection. …
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United Way of Coastal Carolina Recognizes National 2-1-1 Day
The United Way of Coastal Carolina joined United Way Worldwide and United Way of North Carolina to recognize National 2-1-1 Day on February 11. Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, people in need can dial, text or message 2-1-1 to access free and crisis and emergency counseling, disaster assistance, food, health …
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Wedding Pop-up Event at Tryon Palace for Couples Tying the Knot
Did Cupid bring you a ring for Valentine’s Day? If you are planning a wedding in the near future Tryon Palace is hosting a Pop-up Wedding Planning Event to ease your planning anxieties. Today’s restrictions and guidelines have not made wedding planning easy, and Tryon Palace’s wedding planners and event manager want to help you through this process. On February …
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