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π± Why Vanceboro neighbors are tightening security during this ongoing manhunt
You won't want to miss CinemaPass: It's a Wonderful Life on the Vanceboro Patch calendar

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- Why Vanceboro neighbors are tightening security during this ongoing manhunt
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 53, low: 33.
- Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ The twists, turns, and surprises ENC manhunts have taken (witn.com) β Residents in the Vanceboro area are still on edge as a Craven County murder suspect remains at large after last being confirmed hiding in nearby woods along Highway 43. Locals describe locking doors, adding lights, and changing routines while law enforcement points to past Eastern Carolina manhunts as a reminder that searches can stretch for days, weeks, or even years.
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π Events Nearby
- CinemaPass: It's a Wonderful Life
Turnage Theatre , 150 W Main St , Washington
6:00 pm - Lunch Meeting
Paula's Italian Restaurant , 3946 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd , New Bern
12:00 pm - 2nd Verse: Spoken Word Open Mic β Arts of the Pamlico
Turnage Theatre , 150 W Main St , Washington
6:00 pm - Polar. Express Movie Event
Turnage Theatre , 150 W Main St , Washington
11:00 am - Infinity Rising 3: Featuring Former WWE Stars Super Crazy & Chris Masters
WEST NEW BERN RECREATION CENTER , 1225 Pinetree Dr , New Bern
4:00 pm - HBCCβs Parentβs Day Out!
1501 Haw Branch Rd , Chocowinity
7:00 pm - Beaufort County Choral Society Winter Concert β Arts of the Pamlico
Turnage Theatre , 150 W Main St , Washington
3:00 pm - PCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ UCA
Unity Christian Academy , 1501 Haw Branch Rd , Chocowinity
7:00 pm - Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
155 Airport Rd , Washington
10:30 pm - Pamlico Writers Group β Critique Session
Turnage Theatre , 150 W Main St , Washington
7:00 pm - PCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Jones
Jones Senior High School , 1378 NC-58 , Trenton
4:30 pm - Christmas Business After Hours & Open House
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce
5:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for 5am Truck Processing Associate in New Bern. Apply here.
- Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in New Bern. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vanceboro here.
π Nearby News
New Bern
- Displaced hurricane family gets new home in New Bern (witn.com)
- Vested Interest in K9s gifts protective vests to New Bern police dogs (wnct.com)
- K9 Fredy retires from New Bern Police after seven years of service and achievements (wcti12.com)
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