WITN reports the FAA is investigating after a plane landed on its belly at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport The FAA said the landing gear of a Piper PA-24 plane collapsed after landing at EWN around 8 p.m Airport director Andrew Shorter was only able to share a few details about what he called a “wheels up landing.” The FAA confirmed three people were on board the plane — Hundreds of participants laced up their sneakers and took to the streets for the annual Neuse River Bridge Run in New Bern The event offered options for a half marathon and participants could choose to run or walk emphasized the importance of staying active "If you want to be healthy as you age Because if you don’t you won't be able to," she said Proceeds from the event will benefit several non-profit organizations State Government websites value user privacy. To learn more, view our full privacy policy A lock icon or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) with the assistance of the New Bern Police Department and Craven County Sheriff’s Office concluded an investigation after receiving complaints of disruptive behavior stemming from the illegal sales of alcoholic beverages at a residence located at U167 Craven Terrace The investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant which resulted in the arrest of two individuals including multiple felony and misdemeanor criminal charges two individuals were charged with a total of 18 charges law enforcement seized 55 bottles of spirituous liquor The following individuals were charged subsequent to this investigation:   Possession With Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine  Possession With Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana   Possession of Firearm by Felon (4 count)  Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances  Possess Drug Paraphernalia    Possess for Sale Alcoholic Beverages Without an ABC permit   Possession With Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana  Maintaining a Dwelling Place for Controlled Substances  The primary mission of Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Special Agents as peace officers with statewide jurisdiction throughout North Carolina is to enhance community safety by addressing criminal activity at both ABC-licensed and illegal alcohol establishments Authorized to take action against any crime of violence or breach of peace ALE is the lead enforcement agency for the state’s alcoholic beverage control with primary authority over nuisance abatement statutes Send an email The 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 features a total of eleven homes located in the downtown and DeGraffenried historic districts While today's tours concluded at 4 p.m. the homes will reopen for visitors tomorrow from 10 a.m the first vice president of the New Bern Historical Society "It helps us to continue with our programs we try and keep those at a low cost - and that helps us to do that It helps us to maintain Battlefield Park," she said Tickets for the tour can be purchased at the tent located at 511 Broad Street or online at newbernhistorical.org. 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. ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ News 12 got to tour the inside the living facilities, you can check out the tour here: The emergency shelter on the RCS campus is where up to 20 men and women live in a dorm-style setting. It includes an area for lounging, and a kitchen where they can prepare their own meals. Devanney says guests can stay up to 90 days. Every day, they have to leave the shelter at 7 in the morning, and can't return until 3 in the afternoon. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. New Bern woman to compete in senior pageant for friendship, not prizesby Valentina Wilson NEW 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. Last year, Fairchild made her pageant debut and was voted Miss Congeniality. Fairchild, originally from Missouri and a retired flight attendant, expressed that her motivation for participating is not the prizes but the opportunity to forge new friendships. "I wanted to be able to meet more friends, make new friends again," Fairchild said. "That was the number one thing when I was asked about joining. I said - I would love to make new friends - and I've got some more new ones, and the ladies are genuine." In addition to her pageant pursuits, Fairchild enjoys sewing and playing the piano. NEW BERN, N.C. — Hundreds of protesters gathered at the intersection of Pollock and Craven Streets in downtown New Bern on Saturday, joining nationwide demonstrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The rallies, dubbed the "Hands Off" protests, are aimed at opposing what participants see as government overreach by the Trump administration. Penny Saulmier, who organized the New Bern protest, said, "It seems to me like we were having a king who’s ruling instead of governing, and I just thought that was outlandish." Initially expecting around 45 attendees, Saulmier reported that over 300 people had joined the protest by noon. "I just can’t express how overjoyed I am at the turnout," she said. Protesters chanted slogans such as "Hands off our constitution," "Hands off Free Speech," and "Hands off equal rights," expressing their concerns over various issues. Diane Lemieux, one of the demonstrators, said, "This is reality—this is the truth about how American people feel." Another protester, Jennie Adams, added, "There’s a lot of people who have the same needs, same irritations, same objectives." Lemieux highlighted specific concerns, stating, "Federal positions are getting cut, we’re-- services to the VA are getting cut. Threats to cut Medicaid and Medicare being cut. I’m especially concerned about the save act." Adams expressed her motivation for participating, saying, "There’s just been too many things that are not good right now, and this is the only way I can participate to be able to feel better about it and release some energy." The protest in New Bern was part of a larger movement across the United States, with similar events taking place in cities like Washington, D.C., as citizens voiced their opposition to perceived governmental overreach. New Bern man sentenced to 70-96 months for armed robbery and firearm possessionby Alberto Cardoso District Attorney Scott Thomas announced that Marvin Ramone Berry of New Bern has been sentenced to an active term of 70-96 months in the Department of Adult Correction after pleading guilty to Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon Berry followed the victim near the 700 Block of Pollock St who was walking through downtown and did not know Berry and Berry pulled a revolver on them and demanded their purse and once Berry got away the victim called law enforcement and was able to describe Berry New Bern Police were able to identify Berry who was found walking down Bloomfield Street nearby Berry's previous convictions included: Wareham handled the prosecution for the State the New Bern Police Department handled the investigation A New Bern man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Saturday North Carolina State Highway Patrol officials tell us that Hsa Lar Eh Htoo was traveling east on Hills Neck Rd when he ran off the road to the right and overcorrected Htoo's vehicle then traveled left of center Officials say that speed is not considered to be a factor An obituary for Htoo says that he graduated from New Bern High School in 2022 and is survived by his parents — An investigation by the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division in collaboration with the New Bern Police Department and Craven County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of two individuals following complaints of illegal alcohol sales and disruptive behavior at a residence in Craven Terrace The operation concluded with a search warrant execution at U167 Craven Terrace resulting in the seizure of 55 bottles of spirituous liquor Edward Earl Herring and Bernik Shanea Wilson Herring was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine and marijuana four counts of possession of a firearm by a felon maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances and possession for sale of alcoholic beverages without an ABC permit Wilson was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine and marijuana maintaining a dwelling place for controlled substances The New Bern Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated is hosting a community food drive this Saturday to support Religious Community Services (RCS) at the sorority's office located at 1305 Simmons Street near the intersection with Neuse Boulevard Vice President of the New Bern Alumnae Chapter emphasized the importance of the initiative we want to make sure that we look out for our community There's a lot of individuals who are less fortunate and have food insecurities so we want to make sure that we service our community," said Bryant "It brings me great joy just to get up on a Saturday morning to give back and here in Craven County 13 percent of residents have a food insecurity," said Blount The food drive will collect canned goods and non-perishable foods to aid RCS and other resources to individuals and families in need while echoing one of the most iconic moments in its history: the translucent 1968 wrap by Christo and Jeanne-Claude celebrating its 50th anniversary Mahama’s intervention transforms the building’s exterior into a textured laden with connotations of colonial legacies and economic networks assembled to introduce a rough presence that embeds the structure within larger social conversations The installation will remain on view through June 1st as the Kunsthalle moves toward a full reopening with an ambitious program featuring exhibitions by artists including Melvin Edwards and Tuli Mekondjo This new commission arrives at a pivotal moment for Kunsthalle Bern. As the institution undergoes renovations to improve safety it has embraced the opportunity to rethink its mission Under the leadership of director iLiana Fokianaki the institution has been engaged in a yearlong process of what it has termed  ‘fermentation’ referring to a radical rethinking of its operational and administrative practices by drawing from the ecological principles of permaculture so too does the institution’s vision: toward a more inclusive model that considers its social and ecological responsibilities in the context of the environment and global cultural shifts — ‘A ‘work in progress’ where our new vision for an institution of the future emerges: permeable and with access for all,’ as the team notes carries particular resonance in this project Used in his native country to transport cocoa the sacks bear the marks of a context deeply intertwined with Swiss economic history then sold on to local rice and corn traders and ultimately recycled for charcoal transport Ibrahim Mahama’s intervention at the Kunsthalle Bern in Switzerland Where Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s wrap was a formal exploration of concealment and transformation Ibrahim Mahama’s version layers in histories of colonialism and ecological crisis through this material The work also asks viewers to consider how institutions are shaped by the legacies they inherit and how those legacies might be opened up to critical reflection ‘scarred’ by its passage through global circuits of commerce including its susceptibility to insect infestations that threaten up to 40% of harvest value even the smallest actors — insects — become agents in disrupting the flows of global capital reframing how we understand agency and resistance in the context of environmental degradation culminating in a full relaunch in spring 2025 supports this by foregrounding the institution as a site of permeability and public accountability The renovation phase has been used as an active chance to reconsider why the institution exists and how it can become a ‘home’ in an era marked by ecological and social uncertainty the sacks bear a context deeply intertwined with Swiss economic history the installation coincides with the Kunsthalle’s upcoming reopening and its shift toward an institutional reinvention name: Kunsthalle Bern wrap artist: Ibrahim Mahama AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Man Yo of New Bern tried her luck on a $2 digital instant and won a $6,745,117 million jackpot the biggest digital instant prize in North Carolina lottery history Yo won the first top level “Grand Fortune” jackpot in the Monopoly game on April 8 The digital instant game features a progressive jackpot that can be won at any time She claimed her prize Tuesday at lottery headquarters and after required federal and state tax withholdings Yo’s win marks the biggest digital instant win in North Carolina since the games debuted in November of 2023 the jackpot reset at $150,000 and has climbed over $868,000 as of Wednesday morning Monopoly represents the first multi-state digital instant game offered in both North Carolina and Virginia That means jackpots will grow higher faster and winners could come from either state Digital instant games are played exclusively online on the lottery’s website or on the NC Lottery Official Mobile App Forty-four different games are available to play online now will help Craven County build a new middle school For details on other ways Craven County benefits from lottery funds visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section Odds to win a prize and the top prize vary based on the game or promotion See game or promotion pages for more detail Every effort has been made to ensure that the winning numbers posted on this website are accurate; however no valid claim may be based on information contained herein In the event of a discrepancy between the numbers posted on this website and the official winning numbers the official winning numbers as certified by the Multi-State Lottery Association and/or the NCEL shall control All materials on this Website are owned by or licensed to the NCEL Materials on this Website may not be modified in any way or reproduced or publicly displayed performed or distributed or otherwise used for any public or commercial purpose without the express written consent of the NCEL Play Smart™ term is a service mark of the Illinois Lottery licensed to the NCEL Karlene was born in Coos Bay (then Marshfield) Oregon on November 18 She attended local schools and graduated from Marshfield Highschool in 1958 Karlene had a lifelong passion for the youth ministry She attended Pacific Lutheran University for two years and then served as an organist Parish worker and youth Director beginning at Grace Lutheran in Fresno CA and then served at St Karlene worked for Lutheran Social Services for 16 years Throughout her life she served as a mentor to many Her 16 years at Lutheran Social Services brought out the exceptional skills of communication and encouragement that she used to comfort and give hope to all those who came for help her future husband in San Leandro CA where Gene was on the church council and holding the youth group together until Karlene She sang in the choir of the West at Pacific Lutheran University and the choirs in each church we were members of during her sixty-one plus years of marriage Karlene loved to entertain in our homes many times with 30-40 guests She developed a love of hunting and fishing hiking the fields watching our dogs work and harvesting her own deer and rainbow trout Karlene’s greatest devotion was raising her children Deborah & David teaching them to make Swedish scorps and memorizing a Swedish prayer of thanksgiving in Swedish language Karlene was proceeded in Death by her parents Arthur Brandt (when she was age 3) and Edith Brandt Sundquist and sister Vivian Brandt Hooker She is survived by her husband Eugene Bern Son and daughter-in-law David and Marion Bern all the Great Falls of Great Falls MT; Jeanee’ Vilja of Tacoma WA; and Sky Losleben She also has several nieces and nephews in Oregon A celebration of life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church Construction is progressing on a new fishing pier in New Bern with completion anticipated in the next six to eight weeks the city's Director of Parks and Recreation Warren emphasized the importance of safety during the construction phase don’t be going out on that even though—you know people could go over there on that We’ve still got railings up and caution tape You know—do not be getting out there on the pier right now," she said a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to inaugurate the new facility and clarify the rules and regulations for its use This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application was a first generation American born to Walter Bern Sr immigrated with his family as a young boy from Germany in 1928 He also was in band where he played the trumpet  Walter and Darlene began their marriage and life together in Primghar IA where Walter worked for the Sanborn Creamery Walter spent much of his boyhood time at Aunt Freida and Carl Ruschman’s Farm and then became one when the couple moved to Spencer They eventually bought a farm 5 miles east of Spencer working for Spencer Foods and Rohlin Construction (which later became Tri State) from which he retired in 2008 at the age of 67 gathering his alfalfa off the field for market He and Darlene enjoyed attending sporting events that their many children and grandchildren participated in great grandchildren and many special friends Walter was sent to Sioux Falls Heart Hospital after some issues arose He died on December 12th at the age of 83 in Sioux Falls after being sent to Encompass Health for therapy and to regain his strength  Walter is preceded in death by his parents; Walter Sr and Elaine Bern and daughter; Rhonda (Bern) Weisbrod  Walter is survived by his loving wife Darlene 5 great grandchildren and many special friends and family Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Camping on public property is now prohibited in New Bern following a unanimous vote by the Board of Aldermen to amend "Chapter 46 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions." The ordinance took effect immediately or stay overnight in temporary shelters or tents on publicly-owned parts of the city A first violation will result in a written warning Subsequent violations could lead to a misdemeanor charge and a fine of up to $50 "Camping in public areas interferes with rights of others to use the spaces for which they are intended," said Capt "Such activity can constitute a public health and safety hazard which adversely affects neighborhoods and commercial spaces In keeping with a national trend to ban camping in public places under the assistance of the City Attorney a couple of homeless camps were set up on George Street Police Chief Patrick Gallagher reported that one man involved was arrested on a trespassing charge You can watch our full interview with Chief Gallagher below: The New Bern Police Department responded to the area of Elm Street and 2nd Avenue on Wednesday Officers arrived within 30 seconds of the activation and located multiple spent shell casings in the road as well as two separate occupied residences that had been struck by gunfire CarolinaEast Medical Center staff reported that a gunshot victim Morris is in serious condition and has been taken to Greenville for further medical treatment If you heard or saw anything unusual in the area or has relevant details is asked to contact the New Bern Police Department or the Craven County Crime Stopper line at (252) 633-5141 A routine infrastructure maintenance will be performed by Piedmont Natural Gas in New Bern starting April 24 Piedmont Natural Gas will be working near 671 Staten Road work that will include the use of a flare stack which could produce loud noises and tall flames visible to nearby businesses and residences Whistling sounds or the smell of gas will be present It's important that residents know about this work in advance to avoid any undue concerns and unnecessary calls to 911 A new mural is set to brighten up downtown New Bern and the community is invited to help bring it to life The mural will be painted on the brick wall along Mitchell Hardware on Craven Street and anyone interested can participate on April 19 from 10 a.m Executive Director of the Craven Arts Council and Gallery "My staff and I will go outline the mural beforehand And we will have marked different places with different colors and we'll give you a cup of paint and a brush just in case you get paint on yourself or something and then you'll just find areas where we need that color You'll find the greens if you got the green." Participants do not need to purchase any supplies as everything will be provided by the Craven Arts Council the Bank of the Arts on Middle Street is currently hosting an exhibit titled "Earth," featuring more than 50 artworks The Craven Arts Council is also preparing for a series of events as part of "Arts in April," including an art walk this Friday ground was broken on the New Bern pier on the Neuse River New Bern will be home to a brand-new fishing pier Residents and town officials visited the site today as the project is now officially underway Broad Street will soon be home to a new pier Kari Warren is the Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of New Bern and she you know that it’s used for fishing right now Technically it’s not supposed to be." New Bern Mayor Jeffry Odham says this project will be multi-beneficial "It’s going to improve the fishing capabilities but also get folks off of the Riverwalk or when you’re walking yourself it’s free and clear." The pier will cost around $150,000 and be around 220 feet long and 12 feet wide New Bern City manager Foster Hughes detailed what the process will look like That includes an extension to the Broad Street intersection and more room for parking that is currently marked with little pink flags like you can see here And the community is looking forward to the final product Jon and Mickey Miller Live just up the road from the new pier location and are excited to take advantage of the new pier but both officials and New Bern residents say they look forward to seeing the final product when it all comes together Emergency crews are on the scene of a traffic accident on MLK Jr in front of the Proximity New Bern apartment complex This story will be updated as more information is made available Accreditation is now open for the Armenian Heritage Conference 13th-century monsatery of Gandzasar in Artsakh/Nagorno Karabakh The conference is dedicated to addressing the consequences of the conflict in Artsakh/Nagorno Karabakh with regard to the protection of Armenian religious and cultural heritage and the future security of the Armenian nation It is organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in collaboration with the Protestant Church in Switzerland. An audience of around 150 people is expected for a constructive dialogue on issues related to the protection of Armenian people and heritage in Artsakh/Nagorno Karabakh and the wider region in light of similar experiences elsewhere.  thousands of civilians and military personnel have been killed or wounded about 120,000 ethnic Armenians were forced to leave their ancestral homeland The international community has an important role to play in ensuring the preservation of Armenian religious and cultural heritage to protect their right to return to their land and to guard against further conflict in the region.  Experts on international law and human rights representatives from international and nongovernmental organizations and church leaders will gather in Bern to discuss the protection of the rich Armenian religious and cultural heritage in Artsakh/Nagorno Karabakh and raise the issue of the Armenians’ rights and future security.  Media accreditation is mandatory for onsite access to daily media briefings, seminars, keynote addresses, and other events during the conference. For those not able to attend onsite in Bern, media briefings can be followed online with the opportunity to ask questions directly to panels. Media accreditation is required for that as well. Please apply for accreditation by filling out the application form online For further questions and inquiries, please email: [email protected] +46 70 611 09 77. Dr Stephan Jütte Protestant Church in Switzerland, +41 31 370 25 24 Looking forward to receiving your application and seeing you in Bern Media accreditation form Learn more about the Armenian Heritage Conference Please fill in this form if you would like to receive news and updates from the WCC by email Ecumenical CentreKyoto BuildingChemin du Pommier 42CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex — Young athletes took to the field Saturday at William Vail Memorial Park as the Youth Baseball Academy organized by the Stanley White Recreation Center children will be honing their T-ball skills and running bases White Recreation Center's enrichment coordinator emphasized the importance of reintroducing the sport to the community "Baseball has been absent from this community for some while now And so this is one reason why we call this our seed planting time," said Moore The annual New Bern Fire Truck Pull is set to take place this Sunday at 2 p.m Teams of six will compete to pull a 40,000-pound fire truck 100 feet with the fastest time winning the competition Proceeds from the event will benefit "Hope for Harrison," a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing treatment for muscular dystrophy "All the proceeds go to them as far as being able to buy equipment founder of "Hope for Harrison," said "You can register right on up until 2:00 the day of Right now we have teams - we have a few female teams from different gyms The event will feature both an open division and a women's-only division Attendees can also participate in a 50-50 raffle and enjoy offerings from a variety of food trucks The fire truck pull will be held on the Belk side of the New Bern Mall parking lot News 12 talked to the mayor about the recent developments which are just a few of the new businesses opening in New Bern and several other stores will soon welcome customers but not all are opening as quickly as expected We spoke with New Bern Mayor Jeffrey Odham about the slow progress on the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotel behind the mall We also asked Mayor Odham what this growth means for the community The mayor emphasized the importance of filling vacant buildings as these new businesses create opportunities throughout the county Mayor Odham also noted that once the bypass around James City is completed it’s expected to attract even more businesses as New Bern could become a stopping point between Raleigh and the beach The new SPRQ chemistry for the Revio system is making high-quality long-read sequencing more efficient than ever—delivering more data from less input without compromising accuracy or cost efficiency But what does that actually look like in a real lab As the head of University of Bern’s sequencing facility Pamela Nicholson and her team are known for taking on some of the trickiest genomic projects and pushing sequencing technology to its limits the results were even better than they expected and what it could mean for the future of sequencing Pamela Nicholson: I’m the head of the sequencing facility here at the University of Bern We serve all the researchers at the university who want to do sequencing from extractions all the way to basic data processing We also serve one of the biggest hospitals in Switzerland epigenomics and we have a particular focus on microbiomics People come to us because they’ve got difficult projects they want to do and they know we’re strong on long reads I really focus on finding the technology that will bring them the most for their research questions If it’s going to provide them with better results to meet their research question HiFi sequencing has really made a lot more projects feasible and addresses all the major considerations for a sequencing project Accuracy and length are not in question with Revio We struggled with the sequencing yield and throughput of earlier PacBio instruments and Revio really has proved itself to be a game changer for our facility with regards to throughput In many projects we routinely use all the barcodes that PacBio sells and this just shows the leap forward in sequencing output It often comes down to budget for researchers and now a PacBio full-length16S rRNA-Seq project is cheaper than an Illumina V3-V4 16S rRNA-Seq at our facility It’s impressive to follow the relentless innovation there are questions like “How can we ensure consistency in our longitudinal projects What will it mean for people who are between projects We started with SPRQ late last December with some really diverse sample types we had a project working with naked mole rats which is genetically a very curious animal and a project for the Bovine Pangenome Consortium with some really difficult older samples and typically would have expected between 70–80 Gb The quality scores were also up with the new chemistry as well We had a similar experience with the Bovine Pangenome Consortium –– these were blood samples shipped all over the world for the consortium we have processed many of these tricky samples and some didn’t get quite enough reads we took the opportunity to pool some of these old libraries together and run them with SPRQ Previously such libraries returned 60–80 Gb and here with SPRQ we were nearly up to 100 Gb We are very satisfied with the results and critically we’ve consistently been seeing results like this since we have switched over to SPRQ chemistry PacBio offers fully kitted solutions and protocols so that we don’t have to buy all the important aspects from three different vendors It becomes expensive when you start counting the other vendors that you have to buy things from for every protocol Before it was only feasible for certain researchers and certain projects but now it can really cover everything extensively and this is because the protocols and sequencers are constantly evolving and getting better We do high-quality gold-standard reference genomes with HiFi and Kinnex full-length RNA sequencing led genome annotations It is exciting for microbiomics where we clearly see that full-length 16S sequencing with Kinnex is extremely powerful and gives a new dimension to phylogenetic resolution that you will not get from a V3-V4 16S rRNA-Seq project University of Bern data yield from recent Kinnex single-cell and full-length libraries There’s possibly a bit of a latency to see adoption with academic researchers or in the clinic it can really switch a light on in a project we have had a few long-read RNA sequencing projects that have uncovered critical gene fusions short-read sequencing was not giving enough information and only with PacBio full-length Kinnex kits were we able to detect transcripts spanning two genes and sequence full-length fusion transcripts The amount of alternative splicing has probably been underestimated and undervalued for years Get started A string of shootings in New Bern has both the community and law enforcement on high alert Law enforcement here in New Bern is investigating four different shootings a streak that has law enforcement and the community looking for answers choices that could change somebody's life forever not only the people that get hurt but the people that do it," another New Bern resident with even more reports of shots being fired New Bern Police Lieutenant Robert Holton says: New Bern Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert 23-year-old Takhari Evans was admitted to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand another alert came in near Elm Street and 2nd Avenue 19-year-old Sonarrious Morris was admitted to the hospital with a gunshot wound 23-year-old Silas Wallace was found dead on Hillmont Road the details surrounding the shooting is still under investigation by authorities investigators are here almost around the clock Police tell us there haven't been any arrests in these shootings Law Enforcement says there were 6 other reports of shots fired this month but nothing was found at the scenes The New Bern chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in collaboration with the New Bern chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is hosting the "March for Babies" walk-run event this weekend The event will take place on the track at New Bern High School with the aim of raising donations to ensure more babies are born healthy vice president of the New Bern chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority emphasized the importance of supporting maternal health It's important that we support mothers in their health so they can have healthy babies and they can grow into healthy adults," she said The walk is scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m and participants can sign up by scanning a QR code Children 12 and under can join the event for free and adults can also register on-site the day of the race A Habitual Felon from New Bern will spend the next decade or more in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges related to drugs and altering criminal evidence recently pled guilty to two counts of Possession of Methamphetamine Swindell received an active sentence of 128-166 months in the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Swindell pled guilty in Craven County Criminal Superior Court District Attorney Scott Thomas and Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes made the announcement on Tuesday "the charges stemmed from two separate incidents involving Swindell The first incident occurred when Swindell was a suspect in a larceny and breaking or entering at a job site in the Gracie Farms Mobile Home Park in New Bern Swindell was on probation at the time and probation officers went to Swindell’s home to conduct a search of Swindell Swindell was found asleep in his car with a replica Glock 19 in the passenger seat officers immediately detained Swindell and a subsequent search revealed multiple plastic bags containing white powder on Swindell's person The State Crime Lab confirmed those substances to be two bags of heroin totaling 2.32 grams one bag containing 0.11 grams of oxycodone and one bag containing 20.25 grams of Methamphetamine Later Craven County Sheriff’s Office Investigators received information about Swindell selling narcotics and began investigating Swindell Investigators made a traffic stop of Swindell after observing him commit traffic violations and noticed an odor of marijuana emitting from his vehicle when he was driving and was the sole occupant Swindell physically resisted and attempted to swallow 3 plastic bags which he later admitted contained marijuana and methamphetamine An exciting production is set to captivate audiences at the New Bern Civic Theatre with Disney's "Descendants - The Musical." The show features main characters who are the children of some of Disney's most infamous villains The plot follows these characters as they navigate a new world and attempt to break free from their parents' legacies who plays the "Royal Page," shared her enthusiasm for the show I loved being able to watch the characters' actions and feelings and I can tell how they feel by just using the expressions on their face." portraying the "Beggar Woman," expressed her excitement about the production "Just the whole story and the acceptance of people who are different that we need all the songs come together and all the dancers - it's just magic on that stage Opening night is set for February 28, and you can find tickets here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36421/production/1208096?performanceId=11502513 The show runs every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m Two students were hospitalized after being struck by a car while walking to HJ MacDonald Middle School on Monday morning The incident occurred at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and South Glenburnie Road a location where safety concerns have been longstanding among residents The students were taken to Carolina East Medical Center and are reported to be in stable condition has been charged with failure to yield the right of way with serious injury highlighted the dangers at the intersection "The people that make left turns off of Glenburnie onto Elizabeth Avenue are constantly gunning the light," she said Ross suggested solutions such as making crosswalks more noticeable and emphasized the importance of vigilance among both drivers and pedestrians "We really just have to make sure that everyone’s paying attention because there’s plenty of kids walking and activities happening at the middle school that aren’t necessarily middle school children," she said Officer Rachaud Russell of the New Bern Police Department offered safety tips for both pedestrians and drivers make sure you’re aware of your surroundings look both ways before you cross the street and only cross at appropriate intersections when it’s safe to do so," he said you have to yield to the pedestrians first and then you can proceed with what you were doing but keep your head on a swivel and be aware that they’re out here." Authorities believe that visibility issues exacerbated by a treeline near the intersection Authorities have arrested 20-year-old Sai'llen Hatter in connection with a series of shootings that New Bern police believe are gang-related The arrest is linked to a shooting on March 26 marking the fourth arrest in a string of five shootings one of which resulted in the death of high school football star Silas Wallace County officials held a press conference Friday morning to address the gang violence they say is behind the shootings "I want my mother to feel safe and the people around me to feel safe," said resident Barbara Sampson Residents gathered at the Stanley White Recreation Center seeking answers New Bern Police Chief Patrick Gallagher assured them "These are not random acts of violence." Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes and District Attorney Scott Thomas also attended emphasizing the connection to gang activity And we will continue to go after them with everything we’ve got," said Hughes Thomas expressed familiarity with some of the individuals involved the very names that the chief mentioned today are folks I personally worked with to try to give them second chances as they were younger and coming along." Both officials and residents agree that youth violence must be addressed "It’s sad to me that this is happening," said resident Marshall Williams young people have to go to guns and gangs." the sheriff announced increased law enforcement presence in heavily impacted areas Residents also acknowledged their role in combating the violence "I think the community has to step up to stop it," said Williams "And we can get ahead of it if we start implementing some of these plans Be it the police department's plans or other programs." In the incident that preceded Wallace's murder warrants say that Taquandre Cherry did discharge a .223 rifle into a 2012 Hyundai Genesis vehicle at the intersection of Castle Gate Rd while it was occupied by Jaqavious Campbell UPDATE: Glenburnie Road has reopened to traffic Original story: We're following an accident that's tied up the morning commute in New Bern A motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Glenburnie Road Officials are on-site managing traffic near the Fuel Warehouse Stay with News 12 as we work to get more information The Carolina Coastal Railroaders are set to bring an elaborate train show to the Riverfront Convention Center on February 22 and 23 The event will feature 13 different layouts of various sizes including a Thomas the Tank Engine display and a large LEGO setup the train show is gonna be bigger and better than it has been in the past," said Paul DiMauro of the Carolina Coastal Railroaders "This is our 30th anniversary of the train show here in New Bern the excitement level has been building all season long." New Bern Fire-Rescue crews are on the scene of a fire in the Spencer Avenue area Crews on the scene tell us that they believe the fire is a minor brush fire at this time Spencer Avenue runs between Flea Market Colonial Capital Humane Society and Tryon Estates Apartments New Bern’s first black-owned hotel now has a new purpose as an Airbnb it was a refuge for the African-American community on Queen Street The current owners opened the building up for tours today After more than a century this building is still housing visitors right here in New Bern and also still holds the rich legacy and history of four inspirational sisters A story of sisterhood and resiliency sits at the corner of 601 Queen Street What is now an Airbnb was the first black hotel in New Bern It was built and operated by the four Rhone sisters Carol Becton is one of the many new Bern residents who came to tour the building Built in 1923 after the Great Fire in New Bern in 1922 The event left thousands of New Bernians displaced providing housing for themselves and black visitors as all four sisters were born less than two decades after slavery ended The hotel was listed in the Green Book which was a list of businesses that accepted black people And living in the home to tell the story is Christie West She says the descendants of Charlotte Rhone paid her a visit years ago and told her the great tales that lie within the making of the Rhone hotel Christie says this will be an annual event to honor Black History Month and the Rhone sisters adding to the city's collection of bear statues can be found at "The Old Pinnix," a restaurant housed in a historic pharmacy building Captain Bearnard is uniquely dressed as a conductor The Craven Arts Council and Gallery expressed enthusiasm for the new installation "He's the ticket to bringing smiles to visitors for years to come," said the staff Visitors can explore the city and discover these artistic displays with the help of a free map available at the New Bern Visitors Center and other local businesses An exciting evening of worship is set to take place as The Hoppers will perform at Temple Church in New Bern tomorrow They will be joined by renowned author and speaker who pastors a church in a San Diego suburb who began their musical journey in Madison a small farming town northwest of Greensboro are known for their captivating performances Tickets will be available for purchase at the door