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1 day ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
As the school year draws to a close, many children in Pamlico County are at risk of facing food insecurity. Sound of Salvation Ministries is partnering with other community groups to address this pressing issue by providing food to families in need.
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6 days ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
TOPICS:Gospel-FestNew BernBonita Burney SimmonsHarmonyMusicNonprofitMy Sister's HouseCommunityNEW BERN, N.C. — The Fourth Annual Gospel-Fest is set to take place next Saturday in New Bern, promising an uplifting experience with performances from renowned gospel artists. Founded by gospel recording artist Bonita Burney Simmons, the festival aims to spread the good news through music.
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1 week ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
TOPICS:Sickle cell5K run/walkHavelockFundraisingChosen MinistriesRegistrationLocal familiesHealth awarenessThis Saturday, Chosen Ministries will host a 5K run/walk at the Havelock High School track to raise money for the fight against sickle cell disease. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the race starting at 9 a.m. The event is open to all, with a registration fee of $30 for adults, $15 for those aged 13 to 17, and free entry for children 12 and under.
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1 week ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
TOPICS:Tea partyMothersDaughtersNonprofitAbundant Life Community ServicesFree summer campKrishanda JonesCommunity supportA special tea party for mothers and daughters is set to take place next weekend, hosted by the nonprofit Abundant Life Community Services. The event will be held free of charge on Saturday, May 17, at the JED Event Hall on Broad Street.
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1 week ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
TOPICS:Food driveStamp Out HungerLetter carriersCommunity supportNon-perishable foodDonationsNew BernAnnual eventLocal letter carriers are urging residents to participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive this Saturday by donating non-perishable food items. Residents can easily contribute by placing donations in a bag near their mailbox.
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1 week ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
TOPICS:Pitt County 4-HSummer campsChildrenLife skillsNorth Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFarm to TableCooking campGoat and Lamb CampPitt County 4-H is set to host a series of engaging summer camps from June through August, designed to help children build essential life skills. As a youth development program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, 4-H focuses on the principles of head, heart, hands, and health. Registration for these camps is now open, with fees varying by camp.
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1 week ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
TOPICS:New BernHistoric homesHeritage Homes TourNew Bern Historical SocietyDowntownDeGraffenried historic districtsTicketsBattlefield ParkThe New Bern Historical Society's Heritage Homes Tour is offering a rare glimpse into some of the city's most beautiful historic homes this weekend. The tour, which began today, features a total of eleven homes located in the downtown and DeGraffenried historic districts.
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1 week ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
The sign on the wall says welcome, and that's exactly how the staff at Religious Community Services in New Bern wants families to feel. We spoke with several volunteers at RCS and the Chief Communications Officer, Ann Marie Devanney.
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2 weeks ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
TOPICS:Strutt with Your MuttDuplin CountyDog lovers5K runPet costume contestEnglish Country BarnAdoption First Animal RescueAnimal adoptionDog lovers in Duplin County are gearing up for a weekend of fun with their furry friends at the "Strutt with Your Mutt" event. Scheduled for this Sunday, the event will feature a 5K and a one-mile fun run at the English Country Barn of the Carolinas in Magnolia. Participants are reminded to keep their dogs on a leash.
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2 weeks ago | 
wcti12.com | Valentina Wilson
TOPICS:New BernMargaret Cobb FairchildMiss North Carolina Senior AmericaPageantFriendshipsWomen aged 60 and aboveMiss CongenialityRetired flight attendantNEW BERN, N.C. — Margaret Cobb Fairchild, a New Bern resident, is set to participate in the "Miss North Carolina Senior America" pageant next weekend in Pinehurst, northwest of Fayetteville. This will be her second time competing in the pageant, which is exclusively for women aged 60 and above.
