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Around Town Discover Scuba with Divin’ Dawgs! Their experienced team of certified divers introduces newcomers to the diving world. Seasoned divers can sign up for fun dives. They offer classes for beginnings to others needing recertification. Check out their Dive Shop located […]
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Historical Society Lunch & Learn with Author Betty Vaughn Sept 14 You’ve probably heard about it. Want to learn about what might have happened to that missing Confederate gold? Or who else could have been involved in the assassination of President Lincoln?
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Around Town Coasta Cortes Custom Flooring will celebrate their first-year anniversary with a Red Cross Blood Drive and Colonial Capital Humane Society pet adoption event on August 6 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 2739 Hwy 70 East. Celebrate “Our Neighborhood
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are taking a short respite to reflect and regroup so we can continue to provide you with valuable news and information about our community of New Bern and surrounding areas. If you send us information, we will
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Seashore Life II August 3–5, 9:00 a.m.–noon Students entering grades 5 and 6 will investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality
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Around Town Stop by the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday, July 30! Get locally grown produce, foods, arts, crafts and meet new friends or catch up with old ones! Watch DWM Pottery in action. They are open from 8 a.m. to
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Yesterday I visited the New Bern Firemen’s Museum thinking it will be a quick, 15-minute look-see. Boy was I wrong. I stayed for an hour and a half! You have the option to have a docent or use the touch pads at
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Currently, Maurice Howland is on the board of the New Bern Preservation Foundation (NBPF) and specifically co-chair with Fred Smith on the King Solomon Lodge #1 (KSL) restoration. Due to the outstanding work of gentlemen like Ben Parish and Newsom Williams, the
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On Friday, July 22, Tryon Palace received a donation to their collection of a handcrafted harpsichord by local craftsman, Ernest Miller. It is a single manual harpsichord, based off a 17th century design and will reside permanently in the Council Chamber. The harpsichord features hand painted designs
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On November 12, 2022, the Craven County Sports and Events Committee will host the first-ever Trail to Tryon event weekend. This three-day experience will include a half marathon, 10K, and 5K race, each of which offers both in-person and virtual options for
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