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Good morning New Bern! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are you under New Bern's new boil-water advisory tonight?
  • Deputies say this New Bern suspect is dangerous. Do you recognize him?
  • How Dolly Parton shaped one New Bern singer's music and mission

Also on today's calendar: The Shark Is Broken and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of New Bern Water Resources crews respond to two issues (newbernnow.com) — New Bern's water crews are repairing a major broken water main near Country Club Road, causing low pressure and shutoffs in Pembroke, Olde Towne, Hidden Harbour, Towne Woods, and nearby areas. Residents there are under a boil-water advisory and urged to conserve water until the city issues further notice, with repairs expected to take several hours.
   

2. Deputies search for suspect considered dangerous (newbernsj.com) — Craven County deputies are still searching for a New Bern man who ran from a traffic stop on Cannon Lane and is considered dangerous due to prior felony charges. Investigators say he left behind a handgun and drugs near Greenleaf Cemetery, and they're asking anyone with information to contact the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers instead of approaching him.
   

3. Local singer Erin Langley credits Dolly Parton's music and philanthropy for inspiring her (wcti12.com) — As New Bern fans remember Dolly Parton, local singer Erin Langley shares how Dolly's storytelling and philanthropy shaped her own music and nonprofit work at the YMCA. Langley, a member of The Bonafides, is weaving Dolly's influence into an upcoming American Songbook concert featuring 70s and 80s favorites for area audiences.
   

4. Multi-agency saturated patrol targets traffic enforcement in Craven County, nets 31 charges (wcti12.com) — A recent one-day saturated patrol in Craven County, involving New Bern Police and several neighboring agencies, led to 31 traffic-related charges, including DWIs and reckless driving. Shortly afterward, deputies arrested a driver allegedly going 110 mph on U.S. 17 toward Jones County, also facing firearm and marijuana charges.
   

5. Country music radio station in New Bern pays tribute to Dolly Parton's influence in the industry (witn.com) — A New Bern-based country station, WRNS, is reflecting on Dolly Parton's legacy and how her trailblazing career shaped today's female country artists. Station leaders describe seeing her influence daily in visiting performers and praise her musicianship and philanthropy that touched multiple generations of listeners.
   

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Other local events
    Friday August 28
  • The Shark Is Broken →
    New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock St, New Bern
    7:30 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • The Shark Is Broken →
    New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock St, New Bern
    2:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Chamber Executive & Finance Committee Meeting
    New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board Room
    12:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Chamber Ambassador Meeting
    New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Meeting Room 316 South Front Street New Bern, NC 28560
    12:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 22
  • Ghosts of New Bern →
    Ghosts of New Bern, 246 Middle St Ste B, New Bern
    7:30 pm
    • Friday September 25
  • Disenchanted →
    New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock St, New Bern
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Recommendations for granite and new sinks and fixtures.
    One that doesn't break the bank but is quality work. Thanks! You have helped me so often before! (Nextdoor Carolina Pines)
  • Thank everyone for your tips on fruit flies.
    Puttung apple cider vinegar in bowl with few drops of liquid soap does the job! (Nextdoor Fairfield Harbour)
  • Craven Community College posted a job opening for Instructor, Commercial Cleaning in New Bern. Apply here.
  • Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Part Time Patrol Driver in New Bern. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Bern here.

Ok New Bern! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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