UScellular Announces $64.3 Million Network Investment in North Carolina in 2020
N.C. Communities and Customers also benefit from nearly $1.5 million in Corporate Donation Program and Retail Store Upgrades UScellular announced today that it made a $64.3 million investment in its North Carolina network in 2020, including $28.3 million in 5G upgrades that […]
36th Annual Neuse River Senior Games
Registration is open for the 36th Annual Neuse River Senior Games The 2021 Neuse River Senior Games athletic events will begin on Monday, April 19 and conclude on Friday, May 7. The SilverArts competition will take place Monday, Aril 19 – Wednesday, […]
Special Fundraiser Underway for My Sister’s House Project in New Bern
Tried By Fire, Inc., a local nonprofit committed to assisting women newly released from prison who need a safe home while they transition back into the community, has undertaken a unique fundraiser to support the renovation of My Sister’s House. Launched on […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]