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 […]

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 (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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored Craven County Schools for excellence in communications. Craven County Schools earned a total of six Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication. NCSPRA presented the awards during a virtual ceremony on […]