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WSOC-TV
Movies and TV shows casting in New Bern
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
WITN
Chili cook-off is heating things up in Mt. Olive
MT. OLIVE, N.C. (WITN) - Chili cooks from all over are bringing their best bowls and showing their skills off in Mt. Olive this weekend. Chefs can compete in one of four categories at the “Cook-Off Before the Kick-Off”: Homestyle, Traditional Red, Chili Verde and Veggie Chili. The People’s Choice award will be determined by attendees.
ourstate.com
9 Coastal Restaurants That’ll Welcome You in the Off-Season
Siblings Bridget and Ryan Karg dreamed of owning their own restaurant since they were teenagers. When Bridget discovered a waterside three-story, cedar shake unit in Manteo was available, she knew she found their unicorn. As Bridget and Ryan prepared to open their business in November 2025, they developed their menu around locally-sourced, scratch-made dishes. “I’ve worked in a lot of kitchens, and it’s good food, but it’s not all necessarily scratch-made,” Ryan says. “Everything here is truly scratch-made. I like to say the only thing coming out of a jar is ketchup, because I ain’t making ketchup.” As seasons change, the Kargs plan to update the menu, keeping up with fresh fish coming into Wanchese and regional produce throughout the spring, summer, and fall. — Hannah Lee Leidy.
newbernmagazine.com
11 Years of Letting the Good Times Roll: New Bern Mardi Gras Takes Over Downtown
Beads will fly, brass will blare, and downtown streets will dance as New Bern Mardi Gras returns on Saturday, February 14, bringing high-energy fun, live music, and Big Easy flair to the heart of the city. What began more than a decade ago in New Bern’s Ghent neighborhood has grown...
everafterinthewoods.com
The North Carolina Pulled Pork Stop People Don’t Name First, But Never Forget
Stop what you’re doing. Close your eyes. Imagine pulled pork that doesn’t just hit your taste buds. It stages a full-on flavor takeover. That’s what North Carolina quietly hides in a little joint no one names first, but everyone remembers. Tender, smoky, and saucy enough to make...
newbernmagazine.com
Empty Bowls Main Event: Local Annual Fundraiser to Fight Hunger and Support the Arts
February 20, 2026 • 11am to 1pm • Temple Church • 1500 Kingdom Way. Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) and Religious Community Services (RCS) are proud to present the Empty Bowls Main Event, from 11 am to 1pm on February 20, 2026 at Temple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern, North Carolina. This annual event serves as a fundraiser to fight hunger and support the arts in Craven County, supporting two local nonprofits – CAC&G and RCS. Tickets for Empty Bowls are $30 and are available now for purchase at emptybowlsnewbern.org, over the phone at 252-638-2577, and at Bank of the Arts, Mitchell’s Hardware, and Fuller’s Music.
jocoreport.com
Tobacco Farm Life Museum Hosts America 250 NC Traveling Exhibit
KENLY — The Tobacco Farm Life Museum, part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, is hosting a traveling exhibit to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The exhibit will be on display beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3, through Saturday, March 14. The “When Are We...
The Wilson Times
2 artists share gallery space in Barton exhibit
Barton Art Galleries presents “Parallel Origins,” a dual-artist exhibit and residency featuring Robert Smith and José Bayro C., whose distinct works explore memory, material and personal history, opening Thursday with a free public reception.
makingascene.org
Dedicated Men Of Zion Coming Up Through The Years
The Dedicated Men of Zion are a sacred soul quartet featuring Anthony “Amp” Daniels, Antwan Daniels, Marcus Suggs, and Tyjon Harris. They come from a singing tradition that has flourished in and around Greenville, North Carolina, for generations—a joyfully harmonious style of gospel so closely related to soul music that Music Maker co-founder Tim Duffy refers to it as “sacred soul.”
Rocky Mount Telegram
Margaret Sharpe: Inclusive deli concept coming to Gateway Center
A new deli with a mission is coming to Rocky Mount through a partnership between TCI Works and TW Hospitality LLC, blending great food with a shared commitment to inclusive employment. Lunchbox Works, a gourmet deli concept, is expected to open in Spring or Summer 2026 at the Gateway Center in Rocky Mount. The deli will feature a menu of gourmet sandwiches and deli-style lunch options, offering residents, workers and visitors a welcoming place to enjoy a quality meal. In addition to dine-in and takeout service, Lunchbox Works will offer boxed lunch catering, providing a convenient option for meetings, events and organizations throughout the community. Just as important, Lunchbox Works will serve as a hands-on job training site for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The vision behind the deli is centered on meaningful work in a supportive, real-world environment. Through daily on-the-job experience, employees will have opportunities to build practical job skills, gain confidence and grow in independence while contributing to a business that serves the community. TCI Works has a long history of providing job training, work assessments and employment support for individuals with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment. By working with TW Hospitality, LLC, the
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WITN
The Waffle House Index seen in action in Greenville as the store remains open amid large snowfall
WRAL
Restaurateur ready to serve as flakes fly in Rocky Mount
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bluegrasstoday.com
Free concert for Jeremiah Penny’s 18th Birthday Bash
We’ve written a number of times about Jeremiah Penny, a very talented young man who has overcome his autism to become a fine banjo player. He plays with his family’s gospel bluegrass group, The Penny Family, who tour regionally in North Carolina. His dad, Brent, plays guitar, and his mom, Sonia is on bass, with sister, Lea, on fiddle and brother, Silas, on mandolin.
WNCT
Kinston filmmaker Alise Samantha makes her mark in indie film industry
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Independent filmmaker Alise Samantha is continuing to build a strong and diverse presence within the independent film space through her work both behind the scenes and through her own production company, Slamminmade Entertainment. A Kinston native, Alise Samantha has contributed to multiple independent productions in key creative roles, including Director, Assistant […]
The Daily Reflector
Grammy nominees have local ties
For consecutive years, eastern North Carolina daughters have attracted attention for their outstanding work, receiving nominations for one of the music industry’s highest honors: a Grammy award. The news is surely no surprise to those who have been following the trajectory of Christie Dashiell, who grew up in Greenville, and Marianna Evans, or “Rapsody,” with roots in Snow Hill. Dashiell is an acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer and faculty member at Howard University. Locals remember her as the progeny of former ECU Director of Jazz Ensembles Carroll Dashiell Jr. She attended Elmhurst Elementary, E.B. Aycock Middle School and J.H. Rose High School, where she was active in choir, orchestra and jazz band. In 2025 she received a Grammy nomination for her vocal jazz album, “Journey in Black.” This year she received the nod for her third album, “We Insist 2025!” in the category of Best Jazz Vocal Album. In a Washington Post feature, Sophia Solana described it as a “revived civil rights album,” saying that Dashiell “sings her resistance.” Announcing the nomination, Howard University posted, “Christie Dashiell stands at the musical crossroads of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, and soul. Known for her improvisational command and her unmistakably rich, clear tone,
WITN
New Bern Mardi Gras celebrations back for another year
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - There’s no need to head to the French Quarter this Fat Tuesday, as the New Bern Mardi Gras parade and celebration is back for the 11th year. It all kicks off Saturday, February 14, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown New Bern with the parade, followed by the block party on Middle and Pollock Street.