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Suicide Prevention Bear is unveiled
About 100 people showed up Thursday to see the reveal of New Bern’s 99th bruin – the Suicide Prevention Bear. The newest bear stands in front of the Country Biscuit at 809 Broad Street. The bear – and a plaque beside it – includes the Suicide hotline number (988) that can be called or texted.
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
FIRST GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP MUSIC FESTIVAL A SUCCESS
The event hosted by Arts to End Genocide, in partnership with The Faith Connection, was deemed a success by the enthusiastic response from those in attendance. Musical performances representing the rich and diverse cultures in the New Bern community included groups from Africa, Burma, Vietnam, and Puerto Rico. The program concluded with three familiar songs performed by a community choir with participants from fifteen churches and three choral groups, directed by Finley Woolsten of PRE’s “The Choral Tradition.” The three-hour Music Festival ended to a rising moon over the river with the choir and audience singing “We Are The World.”
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