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The New Bern Historical Society invites you to “Tee It Up Fore History” at the 4th Annual Historical Society Golf Tournament on June 11 at the Carolina Colours Golf Club. Executive Director Mickey Miller expects this to be a special event, full […]
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The Questers will offer free tours of New Bern’s historic, picturesque Cedar Grove Cemetery beginning this spring. The Questers conduct the tour, sharing funny and sad stories about those buried there along with the cemetery’s history. One-hour tours are Saturdays, 4 p.m.,
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Great Contributions of New Bern African American Women from 1700s – 1900s March is Woman’s History Month. During this month we celebrate the vital roles of women in American history. New Bern’s history is rich in strong women who have contributed to our
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Events and Activities 3: LLC International Film: Brighton 4th, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Orringer Auditorium, 800 College Court. 3: TOTs (Time Out for Toddlers) Storytime, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at New Bern-Craven County Public Library, 400 Johnson St. 3 –
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March officially signals the start of spring wildfire season, and the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to practice caution and prioritize safety when burning leaves, limbs and other yard waste. In 2022, nearly 6,400 wildfires burned more than 27,000 acres across
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A Trenton native is working against time to find funding to recognize a historic Black graveyard that was all but forgotten for nearly 70 years. Located at the end of a dirt path that runs beside a cotton field near the Jones
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Harry Goodman Battlefield Adventure Day, a springtime event for the entire family, is April 8 at the New Bern Battlefield Park. A day full of learning activities, period games and living history, it is held annually at the Park, which has been
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Vision Forward hosted the 8th annual Black History Month parade on Feb. 18, 2023 in New Bern, N.C. New Bern Now was onsite to document this memorable event. Photos taken by Co-Editor Todd Wetherington. Send an email with questions or comments. Related article: Day of
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Last week New Bern Now staffed a small, talented and experienced newsroom. We are working on the second edition of The Navigator print and digital newspaper to hit the streets in early March. The purpose is to provide a local news so
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Update: Nash Ebbinge is no longer NBN’s content manager. New Bern Now was created in April 2009 to promote local businesses and nonprofits during the great recession. It has grown into a multimedia company where people can consume local news via audio,
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