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New Bern Now is a community website and magazine for New Bern NC and beyond. It was founded in April 2009 to provide a “One Stop, Information Shop” to help people find out what’s happening in our community along with creating a free business listing to help business owners who couldn’t afford to advertise.

Craven Community College

Craven CC to Offer Seated, Hybrid, Online Classes During Fall Semester

August 5, 2020 / By

Craven Community College (Craven CC) will begin the fall semester Aug. 19 with seated, hybrid and online instruction opportunities for its students. The college has worked since March to develop safety guidelines and protocols related to COVID-19 and will continue to implement those practices across the campus. “Face-to-face instruction is critical for many …

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Stuff the Cruiser

Stuff the Cruiser

August 5, 2020 / By

Join the Craven County Sheriff’s office for their third annual “Stuff the Cruiser” fundraising event to support local students. A cruiser will be parked in front of Staples, next to a Craven County School bus, on August 15, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to accept donations. Please bring school supplies and …

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Periauger - Historic Replica

Daytrippin’: One-of-a-kind boat returns to Watercraft Center

August 4, 2020 / By

A historic boat that is literally one-of-a-kind has made a temporary return to the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. Periauger, a historic replica of the long-lost Colonial boat of the same name, was recently brought back to Beaufort for refurbishment. Originally built at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort’s working watercraft center, Periauger …

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Courtney Morgan

New Principal Announced for Roger Bell New Tech Academy

August 4, 2020 / By

The Craven County Board of Education approved Mrs. Courtney Morgan as the new principal for Roger Bell New Tech Academy during their special called Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Mrs. Morgan fills a vacancy that was created when Mrs. Michelle Lee was recently named as the Assistant Superintendent of System …

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Empower Taekwondo

Empower Taekwondo Announces School Support Program

August 4, 2020 / By

Master Hama Alzouma of Empower Taekwondo at 610 Airport Road, New Bern is offering a school time day program for children in Kindergarten to 8th grade. The School Support Program will follow Covid-19 protocols while providing a structured environment for students to keep up with their virtual learning and engage with their friends. …

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Ghostwalk 2020

New Bern Historical Society receives NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant

August 3, 2020 / By

Going Virtual to Replace Programs Impacted by the Covid Pandemic The New Bern Historical Society has received a $4900 NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North Carolina cultural organizations experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant will help fund …

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Dr Tosha Diggs

Board of Education Approves Recommendations for Assistant Superintendent Positions

July 30, 2020 / By

The Craven County Board of Education voted on two assistant superintendent appointments effective August 1, 2020 during the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Dr. Tosha Diggs, Director of Secondary Education, will become the new Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services. The position became vacant upon the retirement of Mrs. Deborah Langhans, …

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