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New Bern’s 11th Mardi Gras festival draws massive crowds downtown
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - If you were in New Bern on Saturday, you probably found yourself in the middle of a Mardi Gras party with too many people to count. Parade floats rolled through New Bern with smiling faces wearing colorful costumes and handing out beads to celebrate the 11th Mardi Gras Festival.
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City of Greenville announces music lineup for PirateFest 2026
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of Greenville and Downtown Greenville Partnership have announced the music lineup for the 19th Annual PirateFest. September, an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band will headline the event at the State Theatre Main Stage. Spare Change, a band from Eastern North Carolina, will open for September. A secondary stage, […]
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New Bern’s 11th Mardi Gras festival draws massive crowds downtown
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This North Carolina smokehouse serves a whole-hog plate that people say defines Eastern-style barbecue
This is barbecue in its purest, proudest form. At Skylight Inn BBQ in Ayden, whole hog isn’t a trend—it’s tradition carved straight from the pit. Pork cooks low and slow over hardwood coals until the skin turns crackling and the meat shreds into smoky, tender perfection. One...
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Bayside Bakery opens to warm reception
EDENTON — Bayside Bakery and Boards may have opened during one of Edenton’s sharpest cold snaps in years, but customer response has been warm and welcoming. The bakery opened Wednesday, Feb. 4, at South Broad and King streets, and an enthusiastic response from a standing-room-only crowd helped shop owner Heather Sexton celebrate. Sexton said the journey into small business ownership took her and her husband three years of planning and consideration before they settled on a location near the foot of Edenton’s main street. “My husband and I moved here almost four years ago after raising our three sons in upstate New York,” she said. “I worked full-time in special education for more than 20 years and part-time in food service for 35. I’ve loved to bake my entire life, and it became a passion. “We spend many weekends enjoying local events. We wanted to be part of that,” she said. “This is a prime location for locals and visitors.” The fare at Bayside Bakery and Boards includes a full line of baked goods and specialties, making the bakery a breakfast destination. Pastries, cookies, cupcakes, cake by the slice, cheesecakes, pies and breads, along with bagels, croissants, buttermilk biscuits, donuts
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New Bern Mardi Gras returns for 11th annual celebration
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The 11th annual New Bern Mardi Gras will be held on Feb.14, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown New Bern. The event will feature a parade, artists, food trucks, live music, various activities, and the crowning of the Mardi Gras King and Queen. The parade route will go […]
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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.
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Rascal Flatts Plays Nashville Homecoming Show With Special Guests
Rascal Flatts headlined a Nashville homecoming on Feb. 5 at Bridgestone Arena as part of the band's Life Is A Highway tour. The show was designed around a setlist packed with Rascal Flatts' favorites and the songs fans love most, all delivered with a fresh, high-energy approach that felt both familiar and new.
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I Tested 10 North Carolina BBQ Joints Off The Main Roads, And 4 Had That “Keep Coming Back” Magic
Some smoke sticks. Some sauce lingers. And then there’s the kind of barbecue that grabs you by the fork and doesn’t let go. I wandered off the beaten path, past the highways and tourist maps, chasing smoke rings and secret recipes in North Carolina. Every joint had its...
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Alberta Monk Foundation to host first annual art exhibition in Jacksonville
The Alberta Monk Foundation will host its first annual art exhibition, Expressions of the Mind, later this month in Jacksonville. Organizers say the event is designed to engage the community while raising awareness about mental health through visual art. The exhibition will feature works that explore thoughts, emotions and personal experiences, offering attendees an opportunity to view and discuss mental health through a creative lens.