Evacuations Expand as California Wildfire Surges
Western edge of Southern California’s largest wildfire drives new evacuations in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County. Gusty Santa Ana winds, power outages, and up to 270 square miles burned since December 4 threaten coastal communities as crews fight to protect homes amid unclear containment and ongoing fire season uncertainty.
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Moore avoids spotlight ahead of Alabama Senate race
Republican Roy Moore has limited public appearances and shunned mainstream reporters as he campaigns mainly through small events and a strong social media push. He denies sexual misconduct allegations from decades ago while President Trump backs him with a recorded call to Alabama voters.
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Christmas Toyland and Pearl Harbor Day Reflections
A New Bern memory piece recalls Belk’s Toyland on the fourth floor with dream gifts, Santa letters, and a festive Santa airplane parade. It notes Scout favors, a Marine Band concert, and a midnight street dance. The article connects wartime headlines from Pearl Harbor to Roosevelt’s infamy speech and honors Moses Allen and Straw berry Conderman lost in Wake Island and Hawaii. Contact Bill Hand for more.
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Strawberry” Conderman
New Bern Home & Holiday Gift Show draws vendors and crowds
The Home & Holiday Gift Show in New Bern runs Friday noon to 6 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM with $3 admission or $7 with a canned food donation. Over 90 vendors offer gifts, clothing, home decor, and more, plus activities for kids, demonstrations, Santa, prizes, and regional vendors from English Ivy to Purify Hair Tools.
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North Carolina Aldermen Consider ERA Ratification at City Hall
The January 2015 revised aldermanic document sets a 7 p.m. meeting at New Bern City Hall to discuss a resolution urging North Carolina to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and asking Congress to extend or remove the ratification deadline with 38 state support in mind.
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