Twin Rivers Friends Big Fall Book Sale returns to New Bern Oct. 28-31

Thousands of books will be available during the Twin Rivers Friends Big Fall Book Sale from Oct. 28-31 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1125 Pinetree Drive. Organizers describe the event as Craven County’s largest book sale. Available items will include novels, children’s books, cookbooks, history books, biographies, memoirs, works by local authors, CDs, DVDs and puzzles.

Triangle animal shelters celebrate "Dogtober" with reduced, free adoptions

October is National Adopt a Dog Month, an initiative that the American Humane society created back in 1981. The objective is to "inspire families to adopt a dog from a local shelter or rescue group." Many local shelters have nicknamed this month "Dogtober," in hopes to highlight the importance of...

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport awarded $750K grant to pursue DC flights

NEW BERN, Craven County — Coastal Carolina Regional Airport has been awarded a $750,000 federal grant to help bring daily nonstop flights between New Bern and Washington, D.C. The airport announced the funding in October through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service Development Program. Coastal Carolina...

Buc-ee's could open another new travel center in NC. Here's where

Buc-ee’s isn’t open in North Carolina yet, but it’s already considering a second store in the state. The chain of popular travel centers — known for selling beaver-branded snacks and boasting rows of gas pumps — has a store under construction in Alamance County. And now, it could open another location in Eastern North Carolina. An unnamed city of Rocky Mount spokesperson told The News & Observer via email that “Buc-ee’s is pursuing a proposed development of approximately 34 acres near the Interstate 95 and Halifax Road interchange and has requested rezoning of the property as part of that effort.” Here’s what we know about the proposal as well as the Buc-ee’s location that has broken ground in North Carolina. Another Buc-ee’s could come to NC The Rocky Mount spokesperson said the “proposed development remains subject to the city’s established review and approval process.” The city in its Monday, Oct. 19 email didn’t reveal a timeline for the rezoning plans or a potential opening date. Rocky Mount — a roughly 55-mile drive northeast from downtown Raleigh — sits at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 64 and I-95, a major East Coast thoroughfare. Mayor Sandy Roberson told the Rocky Mount Telegram

Pitt County Health Inspections: Oct. 14-20

Pitt County Environmental Health inspected 22 area restaurants between Oct. 14-20. Three restaurants received a B grade. Scores ranged from 85 to 100. Visit this story on reflector.com to read the full listing of reports. PIRATE’S DELI Address: 810 E. 10th St., Greenville Inspection date: Oct. 14, 2026 Final score: 86; Grade: B Violations: 3 demerits: Proper cold holding temperatures. Time/temperature control for safety foods in the prep cooler next to the grill ranged from 43 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit; three containers of diced chicken ranged from 43 to 55 degrees.3 demerits: Proper date marking and disposition. Boiled eggs, smoked salmon and milk were not dated.2 demerits: No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. The owner was observed handling hamburger buns with a bare hand.1.5 demerits: Food separated and protected. Cut bananas and cut fruits and vegetables were found uncovered, and a cut apple was in contact with the exterior of a milk jug. BAB AL-YEMEN CUISINE Address: 300 S.E. Greenville Blvd., Greenville Inspection date: Oct. 19, 2026 Final score: 85; Grade: B Violations: 3 demerits: Proper date marking and disposition. Several time/temperature control for safety foods were found without date labels.2 demerits: Toxic substances properly identified, stored and used.

EXTRA POINTS: ‘Pick Up Your Bed and Walk’ is picking up awards; Greenfield-Fike to highlight FLOC

“Pick Up Your Bed and Walk” earned a Davey Award Silver as FLOC’s Dec. 19 basketball showcase prepares for Greenfield and Fike’s first meeting.

Neuse Charter School Welcomes The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – History is coming to Neuse Charter School, and the entire community is invited. On Sunday, November 1, Neuse Charter School will welcome the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum to campus for a one-day-only, free public event. Commissioned by Freedom 250, a national, nonpartisan organization leading the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, six Freedom Truck mobile museums are traveling across the United States throughout 2026. Neuse Charter School is proud to host one of these traveling museums, bringing this unique experience to Johnston County.

Fried Chicken That Beats Any Chain Is Waiting At This No-Frills Roadside Spot In Wilson

Some of the best fried chicken in North Carolina does not come from a drive-thru with a famous logo. It comes from a plain building along a busy highway in Wilson, where the doors open at 9 in the morning and the parking lot fills up fast. Families have been...

‘History lives in ordinary places’: Couple uncovers region’s Revolutionary War role

While history books recount The Battle of Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, The Battle of Trenton and Yorktown, the efforts of Revolutionary War Patriots who served from the southern states and the contributions of patriots from areas like northeastern North Carolina are often neglected. Bill and Chris Barber sought to rectify that with their new book, “Forgotten Patriots of the Albemarle,” and a lecture on Oct. 9 at the historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse. The lecture was part of the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library’s Armchair Travelers Series in conjunction with Edenton State Historic Sites. Chris Barber, a retired educator, and Bill Barber, a retired professional forester, have created second careers with their research in local topics like the region’s massive timber industry of the early twentieth century, moonshine in the Albemarle region and now a long-overdue examination of the role northeastern counties of North Carolina played in the Revolution. Chris Barber said that historians understandably tell the stories of the biggest battles and of troops from the most populous colonies, but she said the story is bigger than that. “History lives in ordinary places,” she said. The Barbers’ research and subsequent book identified more than 700 patriots associated with the Edenton Military

Greenville chef Luke Owens receives Michelin recommendation

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Michelin Guide American South has named chef and owner Luke Owens of Native Fine Diner in Greenville, as Michelin recommended. Native Fine Diner is located at 907 Dickinson Ave in Greenville, and is a place that celebrates the farmers, fisherman, traditions, and culinary heritage that defines the region. “I’ve always […]

Sweet Potato Biscuits Have Made This Kinston, North Carolina Smokehouse A Required Detour For Decades

Bottles of vinegar sauce riding home in the back seat are usually the first clue that a lunch stop went better than planned. A sprawling, slightly old-fashioned barbecue house in eastern North Carolina has been sending travelers away with full bellies and souvenir sauce for generations. From the outside, it...

The South "meats' global south celebrates cuisine

'A game changer': Meeting held for Rocky Mount residents to learn more about planned Buc-ee's

Buc-ee's held a meeting Thursday with Rocky Mount residents as the company looks to grow its presence in North Carolina. The meeting at the Frederick Turnage Municipal Building gave residents their first look at site plans for the large gas station and food store in their community. According to Buc-ee's,...

Replay Sports Cards ready to rip in Nashville

A franchise dedicated to sports trading cards is ready to rip open packs with the...

Jacksonville Faith & Blue event brings community together for music and fellowship

JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — The Jacksonville Police Department is inviting the community to an evening of music and fellowship as part of Faith & Blue. The free event is Friday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the lawn at the Jacksonville Recreation Center, 100 Recreation Lane. The Discovery Church Band will perform live.

Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate best of Wilson

The Wilson Times honored local businesses and organizations at its 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards after readers cast more than 151,000 votes across 204 categories.

Humane Society tackles feral cat crisis

“I think anytime you have thousands of cats euthanized, yes, we have a crisis,” said Dr. Marleta Poffenberger, DVM, president of the Humane Society of Beaufort County and with Pamlico Animal Hospital. “I certainly don’t want to diminish the work we are doing, but we are not there yet.”

Because of Bubbles Rescue seeks donations for holiday food share

Because of Bubbles Rescue says it is collecting food and pet supplies for a holiday food share serving people and animals in Carteret and Craven counties. The first of two planned food shares will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at K9 Corner in Morehead City.

New library books: Halloween books for kids include 'Happy Spooky Halloween!' by Lebron James

Wilson County Public Library’s new arrivals include Halloween books for kids, along with adult fiction, nonfiction, young adult titles, Spanish books and books on CD.