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🌱 How a New Bern drug case led to a years-long prison term

Hello New Bern! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a New Bern drug case led to a years-long prison term
  • How could New Bern’s leaders add a year to their terms?
  • Why a New Bern historian says Pepsi’s official origin story is wrong

Also on today's calendar: Third Annual Global Music Festival and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Not as hot, with a high of 82 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Bern Drug Dealer Sentenced to Long Prison Term (newbernlive.org) — A New Bern man has been sentenced to more than seven years in state prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl and methamphetamine charges as a habitual felon in Craven County Superior Court. New Bern Police say they conducted a controlled drug buy in 2024 and later arrested him after a brief foot chase, with local prosecutors and a Superior Court judge handling the case.
   

2. City of New Bern elected officials want 5 years in office (newbernnow.com) — New Bern’s mayor and Board of Aldermen have approved a resolution asking state lawmakers to move the next city election from 2029 to 2030, effectively lengthening their terms and switching to a nonpartisan plurality system. Officials cite cost savings and alignment with higher-turnout election years, while acknowledging this would give voters fewer chances to replace city leaders. A regular board meeting is set for April 28 to continue city business.
   

3. Pepsi has global appeal. It's time we know its true American origins (usatoday.com) — New Bern’s claim as the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola is getting fresh national attention, as a detailed feature revisits how a downtown pharmacy and local port city history helped launch the global brand. A New Bern historian is working to correct the official Pepsi timeline, while plans move forward for a dedicated local museum celebrating the city’s sparkling legacy.
   

4. Victim's son seeks closure, urges safety reforms after Neuse River Bridge death (wcti12.com) — A deadly crash on the Neuse River Bridge has a victim’s family pushing for answers and safer roadside behavior, and New Bern police are sharing what drivers here should do if they break down. Officers urge you to stay in your vehicle when possible, call 911 so first responders can block traffic, and only exit to move to a safe area off the travel lanes.
   

5. New Bern offers Project Lifesaver to speed rescues for people with autism or dementia (wcti12.com) — Families in New Bern can enroll loved ones with autism or dementia in Project Lifesaver, a bracelet-based program that helps authorities quickly locate someone who wanders off. Local coordinators and therapists explain how the radio-frequency bracelets work, who qualifies, and why the service brings peace of mind. Caregivers are also urged to add locks and alarms at home for extra protection.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We had great experiences out on the street today.
    Our homeless and less fortunate friends were very happy to see us and let us give them a helping hand. We shared, listened, hugged and prayed with… (Nextdoor Perry Meadows)
  • Hi everyone 😊 My mom and stepdad recently moved here for retirement, and I’ve really been enjoying the area whenever I’m around.
    The lifestyle here feels very different in a good way. I’ve been thinking about early retirement myself, so I’m curious what it’s really like day to… (Nextdoor Olde Towne)
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Coordinator - Full Time w/ Benefits in New Bern. Apply here.
  • Gpac posted a job opening for Construction Superintendent 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Bern

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Bern

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.