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Plans to build a new Stanley White Recreation Center continued to pick up speed this week with the New Bern Board of Aldermen’s vote to authorize the execution of a construction contract. The board voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution to execute […]
Construction of new Stanley White Recreation Center could begin by July Read More »
One of the best kept secrets in Craven, Jones and Pamlico counties. That’s how Lynda Myers, the new executive director of New Bern’s MERCI Clinic, describes the local free healthcare facility. But according to Myers it’s a secret that needs to be
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The City of New Bern has entered into contract negotiations for the building of the new Stanley White Recreation Center. The city opened bids for the project on April 25 and received five contracts for review. The low bid of $13,180,400 was
Creekside Park will be the site of the Coastal Women’s Shelter’s annual Run For Shelter 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run on June 17th, 2023. The event aims to support victims and survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness in the
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 »
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
Stanley White Rec Center $13M rebuild gets boost with new grant application Read More »
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
The Duffyfield Phoenix Project will hold its annual Duffyfield community cleanup on May 5 and 6. The cleanup will begin at 9 a.m. both days at the large picnic shelter at Henderson Park, located at 901 Chapman Street, and will cover the
Phoenix Project seeking volunteers for annual Duffyfield Cleanup Read More »
If you suffered from stomach ailments in the 18th century, where would you go for treatment? Who delivered babies in colonial America? These topics and more will be presented at Tryon Palace’s North Carolina History Center on April 15th, from 12 noon to
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Craven County Clean Sweep sponsors four annual clean-up events on the first Saturdays of February, May, August, and October to help keep New Bern streets and waterways free of litter. The upcoming one will be Saturday, May 6th, but if that day
Craven County Clean Spring Sweep set for May Read More »