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Registration is now open for Craven County Schools Pre-Kindergarten Programs. If your child turns 4 years old by August 31, 2023, your child is eligible for this high-quality educational program. Our programs are funded through NC Pre-Kindergarten, Title 1, Exceptional Children […]
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Events and Activities April 1 – 30: Craven Arts Council Annual Photography Show at Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St. 27: Great Lakes fire community meeting, 6 – 7 p.m. at Creekside Elementary School, 2790 Landscape Drive in New Bern. It
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Craven County government and the Great Lakes Fire command team provided the latest information about the wildfire in the Croatan National Forest: Craven County press release: All Craven County residents are invited to attend a Community Meeting tonight from 6:00 p.m. to
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Residents and city leaders joined members of the Tryon Palace Foundation this week for the dedication of a new community park in downtown New Bern. The Tryon Palace Foundation recently announced that property at the corner of S. Front Street and Craven
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Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present “At the Gallery: Fleetwood Mac” performed by The Bonafides at the Bank of the Arts on May 20, 2023. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. and the
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To bee or not to bee? That’s the question that came before the Craven County Board of Education last week following a request from staff to begin a beekeeping program at New Bern High School. The request was made by Jessica Nelson,
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New Bern Now is at a crossroads, faced with a decision to continue operations or not. We’re committed to providing in-depth news coverage on issues that are important to you but our work depends on your financial support. People say, “shop local,
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The City of New Bern’s ongoing efforts to build a new Stanley White Recreation Center got a considerable boost this week thanks to some unexpected good news. That information, however, came at the expense of another much-anticipated city project. During the New
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At the Board of Education Special Called Meeting held on Monday, April 24, the Board of Education unanimously approved the recommendation of Dr. Darryl Thomas Jr. as the new principal of New Bern High School effective July 1, 2023. For almost 20
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Small Batch Specialty Gifts will host a “Sip and Sign” event with Susan Gravely, the founder and CEO of Vietri, on May 17, from 4-6 p.m. During the event, Gravely will share the history of Vietri over the past 40 years and