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Craven Arts Council & Gallery is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program grants through 5 p.m. August 31, 2023. Since 1977, The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality […]
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Around Town Check out the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. The Next Chapter Books and Art will host Author Dina Greenberg for a reading and signing of NERMINA’S CHANCE on
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Habitat for Humanity of Craven County has requested the donation of a Eubanks Street home and adjacent property that the organization says would be ideal for a new “cluster” housing development. Tracey Lilly, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Craven County,
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City Hall’s courtroom was packed during the New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting on July 11. Many in attendance were there in opposition to a rezoning request. The request was made by Stars & Stripes 4F, LLC to rezone 20.44 acres of
Residents oppose rezoning, New Bern Board of Aldermen denied request Read More »
Local Taekwondo competitors bring home 13 medals from the 2023 AAU Taekwondo National Competition held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., July 2 – 8. The Craven County athletes from Empower Taekwondo competed among 4,000 athletes from around the United States. “Our team earned
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While the City of New Bern has set aside more than half the money needed for construction of the new Stanley White Recreation Center, an additional $6.3 million will be necessary to complete the project, according to information presented at the board
The Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) will hold a ribbon cutting next week to celebrate the opening of its new facility at 1106 Clarks Road in New Bern. The $1.8 million building, which broke ground last October, is located across from
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The War in Ukraine rages and history repeats itself. Nermina is a refugee of an almost forgotten war in 1990s’ Bosnia. NERMINA’S CHANCE tells a story of resilience and rebirth that is equally urgent today. Following the author’s 2022 Book tour in
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Craven Smart Start was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Harold H. Bate Foundation, earlier this year to fund a project which will help to open three new Family Child Care Homes (FCCH’s) in Craven County. For some time, Craven Smart Start
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One of the country’s most popular and fastest growing sports will be coming to Creekside Park this summer. A total of six new pickleball courts are planned for the park, according to Billy Wilkes, Craven County parks and recreation director. Construction of
Pickleball is coming to Creekside park, six new courts planned Read More »