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Mumfest 2026 wraps in New Bern as crowds brave rainy weekend for festival fun
Mumfest 2026 has officially wrapped up, and while the weather wasn't ideal, the community still showed out for a fun weekend in New Bern. Vendors and community members made the most of the rainy weekend. And Swiss Bear Executive Director Karen Sullivan says she was happy with the turnout. We...
The Daily Reflector
Washington's Carnival of Darkness film festival spotlights horror, suspense
Sci-fi, horror and suspense films from around the world will be screened at Washington’s historic Turnage Theater next week during the Carnival of Darkness film and Halloween festival. Now in its eighth year, the festival also features a variety show, costume contests, Halloween vendors, scare experiences and musical performances from Carolina Still and Queen Anne’s Revenge. The two-day event is scheduled for Friday through Oct. 17, the same weekend as the Smoke on the Water barbecue festival, which takes place along the Washington waterfront. Carnival of Darkness begins from 6-9:30 p.m. Friday with a costume contest for adults, scare experiences and live music, along with performances by Haunted Pamlico dancers and Post Mortem Players, followed by the premiere of “Suppertime III.” A special feature this year is the “Haunted History” show on Oct. 17, featuring 11 actors sharing stories of history and folklore from all over the state. The show runs at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the gallery of the Turnage, 150 W. Main St. Film screenings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 are not recommended for children. Patrons age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A children’s costume
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Blackbeard presentation to continue after Renaissance Faire canceled
A presentation on the history of Blackbeard will still be held Saturday at the Jacksonville Branch, despite the cancellation of a Renaissance Faire because of forecasted weather, according to the Onslow County Public Library. Bestselling author and living historian Robert Jacob will present “Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed” at 11:00 a.m....
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New Bern readies for MumFest weekend as downtown blooms with mums
With MumFest weekend just a few hours away, downtown New Bern is already taking on a fall festival feel, with mums lining the streets and events set to bring crowds back to the city. “This weekend downtown New Bern will be filled with beautiful mums,” with organizers planning a mix...
Neuse News
UNC Health Lenoir to Host “The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness”
UNC Health Lenoir, in partnership with the Community Council for the Arts, will host “The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness” on Tuesday, October 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston.
Rocky Mount Telegram
Pittman quartet takes top honors in charity golf tournament
The quartet of Jack Pittman, Quintin Mangano, Jack McConnell and Reid Darden were the overall winners in the 23rd Annual The Pitt Charity Golf Tournament, held Oct. 2 at Benvenue Country Club in Rocky Mount. The Pittman team finished with a total gross score of 51 in Flight 1, narrowingly defeating the team of Will Robillard, Britt Crumley, Kaleb Wells and Max White (52) and the foursome of Paul Simson, James Morgan, Keith Waters and Steve Lubbers (54). The teams of Sean Fleming, Jeremy Stewart, Andy Jones and Rocky Seagroves (55), Tommy Lambert/David Acomb, Zach Stussie/Brandon Stussie (56) and Drew Ramsey/Kevin Wooten/Shane Nichols/Brad Brooks (57) rounded out the field in Flight 1. Other Flight winners are as follows: • Flight 2: Chris Canady, Sean Herring, Steve Kadlick and Joey Griffin (59); Dan Herring, Jim Wright, Phillip Dixon and Andrew Eatmon (59); Mike Morris, Chris Johnson, Adam Bayless and Kim Bayless (60); Brian Pate, Kevin O’Connor, Bill Stephens and James Watson (61); Bill Eskridge, Bill Eskridge Jr., Jimmy Eskridge and Richard David (62); Sam Stormer, Jacob Collins, Jeff Brown and Jim McCabe (64). • Flight 3: Greg Clifton, Tyson Bass, Javi Quintana and Andrew Tubb (64); Will Whitley, Owen Mickle, Luke
WNCT
Mumfest to be held this weekend in New Bern
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — MumFest 2026 is returning to historic downtown New Bern this weekend. Beginning Oct. 10-11, this is an event which brings the whole family together by allowing them to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. Admission for the festival is free, however, seperate costs do apply for food, drinks, as well as certain […]
Chowan Herald
Town shells out day of fun at 51st Peanut Fest
Edenton celebrated the Chowan County’s peanut heritage with its 51st annual Peanut Festival on Oct. 3, with a parade, downtown markets, porch concerts and a marching band competition. Main Street Edenton organized the event, which began with an early morning foot race and ended with a Battle of the Bands at John A. Holmes High School’s stadium. The centerpiece was the 10 a.m. Peanut Parade, which started at Freemason Street and continued along South Broad Street toward the waterfront. Participants rode in on tractors, in cars and on floats. Markets and food vendors opened at 9 a.m. and ran throughout the day. Featured attractions included the Cupola House Colonial Market and events at the Farmers Market and the Chowan Arts Council. Downtown shops and restaurants stayed open, taking advantage of the foot traffic and offering visitors a break from the busy schedule. Food trucks and educational exhibitors set up along East King Street, where free activities taught visitors about peanut production and agriculture. “Peanuts on Porches” offered a progressive concert, with musical acts starting at 11 a.m. and noon on porches around the 1767 Courthouse Green, giving visitors a reason to explore the downtown neighborhood after the parade. Starting at
WITN
New Bern’s annual MumFest starts today
NEW BERN , N.C. (WITN) - The award-winning fall festival, MumFest, has arrived. MumFest starts at 10 a.m. today and is scheduled to run through Sunday. During MumFest, Swiss Bear and the City of New Bern will welcome over 250 vendors with handmade arts and crafts, commercial, non-profit, local businesses and an dozens upon dozens of food vendors featuring cuisine from all around the world!
Rocky Mount Telegram
Imperial Centre operators eye June date for completing upgrades, upfitting
In the science world, this might be considered a new stage in the life cycle. In the arts world, this could be called Act Two. The outdoor sign off North Franklin Street downtown for the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences flashes the N.C. Children’s Museum name to passing motorists and pedestrians. “We are in transition mode,” N.C. Children’s Museum CEO Jamie DeMent Holcomb said in a recent interview inside the large city-owned cultural facility. “And we are working on integrating our teams and our operations.” Holcomb said that she is inheriting six full-time positions and that she is going to be adding at least a dozen new full-time positions. Holcomb said that one person who had been working for the city at the Imperial Centre is going to remain for a few more months before retiring. The statewide nonprofit organization previously was based in Chapel Hill. Holcomb said that some of her staff will come to Rocky Mount and that some of them will remain in Chapel Hill. The Rocky Mount City Council last month unanimously approved a deal to make the N.C. Children’s Museum the operator of the Imperial Centre. Holcomb at a preceding council work session
WITN
Parmele Day Festival to return this Saturday with food, music, and more
PARMELE, N.C. (WITN) - It’s festival season, and there’s no shortage of ways to take advantage of the great weather while enjoying connection and community. The Town of Parmele hopes you’ll spend some time checking out their festival this weekend, packed with fun for the whole family.
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Detailed Map of Hobgood, North Carolina
This beautifully detailed map of Hobgood, North Carolina was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It’s a one-of-a-kind view of Hobgood that combines accurate data with a vintage aesthetic. The map shows every building in its true location, many of the roads carry their names, and the shaded topographic relief shows the shape of the land.
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Carolina Museum of the Marine named new CEO & President
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Carolina Museum of the Marine is welcoming retired Colonel Kipp Wahlgren as its new CEO and president. The Colonel is replacing Major General Joe Shrader, USMC (Ret.), who was expected to transition out after leading the museum to its final stages of development and opening. Wahlgren is a retired Marine […]