Richards Lead Ride for Parkinsons Charity Bike Box Project
Retired firefighter Bethany Richards and husband Doug Townsend built the Bike Box Project to raise Parkinsons research funds after Richards father was diagnosed. They have collected over 50 thousand dollars in four years with rides Burnin To the Beach and Pedaling for Parkinsons Ride Across NC. The latest event runs Murphy to the beach May 30 to June 12, ending in New Bern with a June 15 public party on Craven Street.
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ArtWalk Footloose concert head busy week of activities
Downtown New Bern ArtWalk on June 14 runs 5 to 8 pm with over 30 venues including galleries studios and restaurants. Craven Arts Council sponsors with two new exhibits opening Juneteenth at Bank of the Arts Main Gallery and Director's Gallery. Also Bern Garden Plein Air Exhibition opens at Caroline Creations and Community Artist Gallery & Studio hosts events.
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SUN Journal
Samuel Ludwig Gerock and the German Battalion Pioneer
Samuel Ludwig Gerock, born October 13, 1754 in Lancaster area, was a first generation American son of Lutheran bishop Johann Gerock. He joined Washington and Company’s German Battalion during the American Revolution with his brother, reflecting strong patriotic leanings.
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Washington and Company
FEMA Hiring Struggles Amid Strong Nebraska Job Market
FEMA faces hiring difficulties in Nebraska and Iowa as a robust job market and low unemployment hinder recruitment for disaster response. The agency seeks help from retirees, graduates, and those affected by disasters, partnering with local colleges and the Nebraska Department of Labor to attract workers.
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