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A lower tax rate and record setting sales tax revenues were highlights of the proposed Craven County 2023-24 budget presented to the board of commissioners this week. During their May 15 meeting, County Manager Jack Veit told commissioners that the total recommended […]
Craven County proposed budget would lower tax rate, fund 18 new positions Read More »
After several weeks of indecision, the Craven County Board of Education voted to allow J.T. Barber Elementary to remain a K-5 school, with its existing pre-school classes in place. The board voted 6-0 during a May 3 special called meeting to adopt
J.T. Barber Elementary will remain K-5 school after superintendent recommendation Read More »
Dear Readers, We asked for your help to continue providing in-depth news coverage to New Bern and surrounding communities last week. In the article, we explained why local independent newsrooms are in crisis. Our small team works at least 140 hours a
Craven Community College (Craven CC) and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina will celebrate students graduating from the Building Bridges program at the Volt Center this Wednesday, May 2, with a ceremony at 1 p.m. This partnership provided tuition,
The New Bern Historical Society has announced that Kadiatou Diawara, a senior at New Bern High School, has been awarded the Harriett Marks Scholarship and the John R. & Alice Land Taylor Scholarship for 2023. Miss Diawara was chosen from a group
The New Bern Historical Society Awards Scholarships to New Bern High School Senior Read More »
Epiphany High School Spring Sports Men’s Baseball Apr. 24: 25-0 (L) Epiphany vs. APA (Kinston) Apr. 25: 26-2 (L) Epiphany @ Wayne Country Day (Goldsboro) Women’s Soccer Apr. 24: 6-0 (L) Epiphany vs. APA (Kinston) Apr. 25: 2-0 (W) Epiphany @ Wayne Country Day (Goldsboro)
Spotlight Shines on Local Sports: Apr. 23 – Apr. 29 Read More »
A new charter school has announced plans to open a campus in New Bern next year. Riverside Leadership Academy, a tuition-free public charter school, is currently in a one-year planning phase for its New Bern location and is set to open its
New charter school plans to open New Bern campus in 2024 Read More »
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
Pre-K Registration is Open for the Upcoming School Year Read More »
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
Tryon Palace celebrates dedication of new community park in downtown New Bern Read More »
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,
Craven School Board deadlocks on motion to reject beekeeping program at New Bern High Read More »