New Bern debuts No Burn Bear at Firemen's Museum
A Saturday unveiling introduced No Burn Bear outside the New Bern Firemen's Museum. Donated by John Gaskill Jr and Georgene Gas kill Eakes, the bear honors Johnnie Gaskill, New Bern’s first firefighter to die in the line of duty in 1904. The display features a red fireplug, a two sided mural of historic fire photos, and a polymer fire helmet on the bear’s head.
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Remembrance Day Parade Leads to Memorial Day Events
Local Remembrance Day events kick off Memorial Day observances with a May 25 briefing at New Bern National Cemetery. The program runs 9 to 11 a.m. at 1711 National Ave and is sponsored by Enchanting Waters Girl Scouts of New Bern with support from area scout groups and the Young Marines. Veterans and the public are invited to help place flags on grave sites to honor fallen veterans.
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Rocket attack hits Iraq Green Zone near U.S. Embassy
A rocket struck Baghdad's Green Zone landing less than a mile from the U.S. Embassy. Iraqi military officials said there were no casualties as tensions rise after the White House ordered ships and bombers toward the region over an alleged Iranian threat.
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Edward Stanly the Union Loyalist Governor of NC
Edward Stanly, son of the duelist John Stanly, rose to military governor of North Carolina by Lincoln on May 19. His career spanned politics with strong yet inconsistent Union loyalty, and his descendants faded from New Bern after three generations.
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