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New Bern 4th of July Fireworks

July 2nd, 2009

Big events happening in New Bern for the 4th! Lawson Creek Park will be the location for the celebration, with bounce rides, slides and an obstacle course for the kids from 3 pm to 8 pm, and because of the heat, a misting tent for everyone to keep cool. From 7pm to 9pm, there will be a reading Declaration of Independence, accompanied by patriotic music.

Right after that, the traditional way to celebrate the 4th with a patriotic fireworks show, including meteors, crackling comets, stars, butterflies, peonies, and lots of sparkle to light up the sky. So pack up the picnic basket and spend this 4th of July in historic New Bern!

And the best thing for the bargain hunters at East Carolina Yard Sales, it’s all FREE!

(No pets except service animals, and no alcohol, please. For more info, call 252-639-2902.)

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New Bern Farmer’s Market

July 2nd, 2009

Don’t forget to start your 4th of July the good old fashioned American way with a visit to your local farmer’s market. The New Bern Farmer’s market has a great selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, plus many other items from local artisans and craftsmen, and wonderful, unusual items, such as “poop” (organic manure-great for dressing that mid season garden).

 

There is nothing like fresh vegetables from our wonderful local farms or a fresh baked apple pie to bring America right to your table on this great holiday.

 

This weekend they will have American Flags and poles on sale, in case you left that to the last minute.

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July 4th Driving Under the Influence Crackdown

July 1st, 2009

Well, July 4 weekend is really here and even though most of us are just looking forward to having a good time this weekend, state and local law enforcement officers have other concerns: safety on the roads during this holiday weekend. This is why “Booze It & Loose It: Operation Firecracker” is being set up in Craven and Pamlico counties. 

Checkpoints and stepped-up patrols will go on until July 5, with random checkpoints set up in Craven and Pamlico counties. According to a State Police spokesman, there will be extra troopers on duty during the period and on Saturday a speed enforcement detail will be on the major highways in the area.

The reasons for these controls are clear: there were 377 alcohol-related crashes statewide, 322 with injuries and 12 that resulted in fatalities over the Fourth of July week last year, according to the State Highway Patrol.

In these accidents, more than 1,900 motorists were charged with driving while impaired during the holiday week last year. So have fun, but don’t drink and drive!

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