Fund raiser sets Thursday for instruments for band students
A new children's gaming and activity center teams with Craven Concerts to raise funds Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jumpin Jive Battlefield will donate entry fees to Craven Concerts, which will repair older instruments and donate them to schools for lower income students. The effort grew from River Bend’s Sarah Jean Bittman who says affordable instruments help middle schoolers pursue music despite tight family budgets.
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Four arrested on drug and weapon charges in Pamlico County
Pamlico County deputies with the NCSBI searched a Bayboro home at 6405 NC Highway 304 on August 2 after citizen drug complaints. Suspects include William Jerry Gibbs, 63, and Octavia Maria Gibbs, 42, both charged with firearm and drug offenses. A firearm, cocaine, and cash were seized. bonds set at 20,000 for Gibbs.
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CresCom Bank to Reveal New Bern Strong Bear Statue
CresCom Bank unveils the New Bern Strong Bear statue at its Front Street branch on August 8 with a 4 30 p m cookout. The project honors the community’s resilience after Hurricane Florence and is a collaboration with Swiss Bear Craven Arts Council and Gallery and artist Sheri Leseburg.
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Stormwater projects on track after hurricane cleanup
New Bern Public Works, led by Matt Montange, reports progress on stormwater and drainage projects after weeks of round-the-clock work following Hurricane Florence. Debris removal was the main challenge, with mutual aid from nine neighboring areas including Charlotte, Garner, Greenville, Rocky Mount, Harrisburg, Hendersonville, Wilson, Raleigh, and Salisbury.
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