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County emergency services begins for southern Beaufort County
CHOCOWINITY, N.C. (WNCT) — People in the southern part of Beaufort County are going to have better access to emergency care. The county is housing an emergency transport ambulance in the Blounts Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Officials say it’s important for people who need emergency care in that part of the county. Since 2016, Blounts […]
Independence Day celebrations to light up the sky
After a sizzling couple of weeks of summer, expect July to start off with a bang at area Independence Day celebrations. Here are some ways to celebrate: Farmville Folks in Farmville will get a jump on the holiday with a celebration on Wednesday. The day will begin with a youth-led Patriot Parade at 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Farmville Public Library. Events at the Town Common begin at 6 p.m....
Oriental enters Phase I of water conservation emergency
ORIENTAL, N.C. (WNCT) — The Oriental Water System is declaring a Phase I water conservation emergency. Due to peak water demand with the increase in the summer population and water use linked to dry weather conditions, increased lawn and vegetable/ garden watering, pool filling and unchecked leaks. Oriental residents are requested to conserve water for […]
Craven County officials urge safety first for July 4th fireworks celebration
Craven County officials would like to remind everyone about the dangers of fireworks on the upcoming July 4th holiday. Chief of Police Pat Gallagher and Chief of Fire Damien Locklear advises everyone to leave the fireworks to the pros at locally hosted events, instead of having fireworks at home especially during our dry conditions.
The 4th of July, New Bern, 1865
There must have been a great sense of anticipation when the propeller-driven steamship Ellen S. Terry arrived at a New Bern wharf Tuesday afternoon June 27, 1865. For onboard, along with passengers and other merchandise, were the fireworks ordered from New York City by the “Committee of Arrangements” for the celebration of Independence Day.
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