New edition released today...we promise

The Dec. 6 edition of the Independent Register has finished rolling warmly off the presses in Morehead City, and William and I are leaving momentarily to pick up the bundles of newspapers and distribute them across Craven County.

The current issue contains an investigative report about the frequency of car crash victims being airlifted to Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville instead of being treated down the road at New Bern's own Craven Regional Medical Center.

In our Currents section, you'll find a photo essay on the New Bern Christmas parade. The sports page (and Page A1) contains thorough coverage of New Bern High's ascent to the 4-AA East Region championship and details of the Bears' upcoming state championship bid.

The paper is available at about 25 location throughout the county, including Wal Mart Supercenter, Port City Java, Cow Cafe, Trent River Coffee Co., BearTown Bistro in New Bern.