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🌱 How River Bend police helped in a major regional traffic crackdown
Make time for The Bonafides on the River Bend Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How River Bend police helped in a major regional traffic crackdown
Also on today's calendar: Walk-In Bathtub Improv.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Five arrests made during Lenoir County saturation patrol (witn.com) — River Bend police joined 11 other agencies in a concentrated traffic and safety patrol in neighboring Lenoir County, resulting in five arrests and more than 100 charges. The five-hour operation focused on speeding, open containers, drugs, and other violations, showing how River Bend officers are collaborating regionally to keep nearby highways and communities safer. 
📸 Around River Bend
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🗓 Upcoming Events in River Bend
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★ Featured events ★
- The Bonafides →
New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock St, New Bern
7:30 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Walk-In Bathtub Improv →
New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock St, New Bern
7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Youth Activities (11-18 yrs old) →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1207 Forest Drive, New Bern - Boots and Blooms 5K →
New Bern NC - Craven Moves: October Run & Walk →
New Bern NC
3:00 am - Renew Her Women's Conference →
New Life Church, 2911 Old Cherry Point Rd., New Bern
4:00 pm - Renew Her Women's Conference at New Life Church →
New Life Church, 2911 Old Cherry Point Rd., New Bern
4:00 pm - Benefit Night At Ghent's - Journey of Hope Fundraiser
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce, 316 S Front St, New Bern
5:00 pm - Joe Baes Plays →
Firefly Cafe, 901B Pollock St, New Bern
6:30 pm - Joe Baes at Firefly Cafe →
Firefly Cafe, 901B Pollock St, New Bern
6:30 pm - Disenchanted →
New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock St, New Bern
7:30 pm - Scary Sugar Cookie Decorating Class! →
Mayte Sweets, 901 Broad Street, New Bern
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
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🗞 Nearby News
New Bern
- Federal case against former FBI Director James Comey in New Bern delayed until next year (publicradioeast.org)
- New Bern Crop Hunger Walk draws about 400 participants at Union Point Park (wcti12.com)
- New Bern eager to welcome visitors and residents alike for this year's Mumfest (witn.com)
Havelock
- Craven County Community Health Center Celebrates Expansion and Addition of Pharmacy in Havelock (cravencountync.gov)
Ok River Bend! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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