Trent Woods
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What a clog!! New Bern crews work 12 hours to clear it
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) -The City of New Bern had a massive clog on its hands and is using the occasion to remind people to watch what they flush. New Bern officials say they had three clogs over the weekend at their wastewater treatment plant. They posted a rather disgusting...
New Bern invites public input on land use
NEW BERN, Craven County — You can swing by Development Services at 303 First Street in New Bern on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, between 2-5 p.m. to share your thoughts, questions, or concerns about land use within city limits. Your input is valuable as city officials review and revise...
Optimum and the History Channel host military appreciation event in New Bern
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - In one Eastern Carolina city, a cable system partnered with the History Channel to honor local American heroes. The event was on Sunday at New Bern’s Union Point Park. Optimum says it was a way to honor local veterans in New Bern and throughout...
New Bern's 'Yappy Hour' invites you and your pup this Friday at DoubleTree
A unique happy-hour in New Bern this week will offer some fun activities for both dogs and their owners. “Yappy Hour” will take place at 5:30 Friday night, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown. Admission is free. The event will feature a Margaritaville theme, a tiki bar and...
Water Woes in North Carolina, 6 Rivers Fail Fecal Bacteria Tests Near Washington and Bath
North Carolina's ongoing struggle with water quality has come to the fore once again. A report by Sound Rivers, an organization that monitors water quality, shows that six river sites failed their weekly fecal bacteria tests. Notably, sites such as Havens Gardens in Washington and Bonner Point in Bath showed elevated levels of fecal bacteria, which poses a risk for gastrointestinal diseases and skin infections.
“The opportunity to make history,” local parties respond to Biden leaving presidential race
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) – After President Biden made the decision to not seek re-election on Sunday, local parties are weighing in on the decision. “We are happy for President Biden, we are ecstatic about the choice for Kamala Harris, and we also are feeling like this is sort of a new day,” Democratic Women of […]
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