News and notes...

Lots going on around the Old North State. Here are a few things that I found for your entertainment and education.

The 145th anniversary of the battle of Bentonville is coming up soon, and most of the news outlets are abuzz with articles concerning the reenactment. Here is one from the Carolina Newswire. Check it out here. Or, check out this one from the Fayetteville Observer here.

If you cannot wait until March to see the boys in Gray and Blue, head over to the Bennett Place this weekend for a living history. You can learn more here.

There is an article in the Beachside Resident on Wilmington that makes some mention about the War. The article includes some great pictures. Check it out here.

You can also find some information on Kinston and the War by visiting this link to an article on Eyewitness News 9’s web site.

Interesting article about post-war New Bern. Check it out here.

There is also a Civil War show in Salisbury this weekend. Learn more here.