5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (133+ words) WCTI A 9/11 program at the New Bern Fireman's Museum will honor the heroes killed 25 years ago during a ceremony Friday morning. The event will include a presentation of the colors and comments from retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten....

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (181+ words) Saturday was Cannon Firing Day at Fort Macon, where they led blank-firing demonstrations from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm The boom of a cannon isn’t a sound most visitors expect to hear at Fort Macon, where the historic site typically sits quiet…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (115+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Members of the Jacksonville community recently gathered to celebrate the 89th birthday of Major James Capers Jr. Capers is a retired U.S. Marine Corps major and Medal of Honor recipient. He received the nation’s highest military award in…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (102+ words) A Vanceboro airman killed during World War II has been accounted for more than 80 years after his death, according to federal officials. U.S. Army Air Forces Capt. Marvin E. Lancaster was killed in 1942 when German fighters attacked his P-40 Warhawk during a mission…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (217+ words) The New Bern Historical Society will host a living history event at New Bern Battlefield Park on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event will be open to the public at no charge from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, located at 300 Battlefield Trail. According…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (179+ words) The History Museum of Carteret County will host an afternoon event focused on North Carolina’s coastal heritage. The event will feature historian and author David Cecelski, who will share stories from his work writing and teaching about the local coast,…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (95+ words) by News 12 staff At Fort Macon, live demonstrations are helping to keep our history alive. Saturday's rifle demonstration featured a Model 1861 Springfield rifle musket used in the American Civil War. These small arms demonstrations are held every Wednesday and during…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (173+ words) Remembering the history that led to the formation of America. In New Bern Saturday, a commemoration event took place honoring the 252nd anniversary of the New Bern resolves. Which was the beginning of what would become the American Revolution that led…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (155+ words) JONES COUNTY, N.C. — Jones County leaders and community members gathered Tuesday, Aug. 18, to unveil three new historical markers highlighting Revolutionary War events that took place in the county. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Jones County Courthouse. County officials say…...