New Bern’s Current Events

>Since I started interviewing various businesses around New Bern, I decided to call my mini-tours, “Spotlight on local businesses”. Today’s spotlight shined on MJ’s Raw Bar &amp Grille located at 216 Middle St, Downtown, New Bern. I met MJ’s owner, Mike Lentz […]

>Kindergarten Teacher Lisha Farr empowered her students at Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School to collect money for disaster victims in Haiti. The kindergarteners’ initial goal was $1200 in “Pennies for Haiti” as they were collecting $1 for each mile that separated Vanceboro

>Today I visited the Vintage Sweet Boutique located at 2417-C Trent Road. I met the Co-Owner Lila Lewis and her little helper Olivia Lewis. Lila owns this quaint store with her mom, Lisa Kirkhart. The Boutique is a unique store with a

>The Bridgeton Women’s Fellowship is holding a Spaghetti Supper on February 12thth from 5:00pm – 6:30pm at the Social Hall of the Bridgeton United Methodist Church, 510 B Street in Bridgeton. The sauce is home made both meat and meatless; we SERVE

>A special thanks to Bobbi Waters, Solid Waste Planner and Outreach Coordinator, at the Coastal Environmental Partnership’s (CEP) Tuscarora Landfill site for giving me a fantastic tour of their facilities. To be honest, I had no idea of how the landfill’s “Green”

>Finding a college that meets an individual’s personal, academic and emotional needs is often difficult and stressful. With over 3,500 colleges, so many different opinions, and the increasing competitive nature of the admissions process, students are faced with a great deal of

>New Bern Parks &amp Recreation is sponsoring New Bern Idol, a spin-off of the popular television show, “American Idol”. This singing contest is open to youth 12-18 years of age. Tryouts will take place on Thursday and Friday, February 18 &amp 19,

>During my research on what seniors enjoy, I ran across a very informative and funny website. I’m not a senior, but enjoyed reading some of the stories. The following are only a few examples of what you may find on this website:

>I just received a phone call from John Williams, photographer & owner of Abilena here in New Bern – he & his mother will be heading to Haiti next week to help rebuild a school. He has been asked to bring shoes

> Update: Field and Stream Sports name has changed to The Sportsman’s Toy Store. Visit them at 2551 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 252-638-5600. I frequently visit Field and Stream Sports at 2723 Neuse Blvd, not only to browse, but to find