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Nearly five years after the original building was closed due to damage from Hurricane Florence, construction of a new Stanley White Recreation Center will officially kick off next week. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 4 at 11 a.m. at […]
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Students returning to Craven County public schools next month will face new restrictions on the use of cell phones, smart watches and other wireless communication devices. According to the Board of Education, the move is an effort to combat bullying and disruptions
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A list of 11 books provided by a concerned resident is currently under review by members of the Craven County Board of Education, according to information provided by the school system. In an emailed response to questions submitted by New Bern Now,
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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
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
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The Craven County Board of Education have approved a consulting firm to begin planning for the upcoming redistricting process. The first step in what is set to be a controversial, year-long school system redistricting process was taken this week by the Craven
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A number of concerned residents have spoken out recently both in favor of and opposed to certain books being pulled from Craven County Schools. New Bern Now reached out to Jennifer Wagner, director of Public Relations, for clarification on the school system’s
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
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Teacher turnover in Craven County public schools is at its lowest rate in eight years, while still remaining significantly higher than the state average and some surrounding counties, according to information released last week. During a May 16 presentation before the Craven
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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