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A Response to Susan Moffat-Thomas’s article in New Bern Now (June 2022) Susan Moffat-Thomas’s thoughtful article in June 2022 New Bern Now provides a very helpful framework for a detailed public conversation about the future of downtown New Bern. Among many points […]
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There appears to be confusion over who is the Chief Executive Officer of the City of New Bern and what are the roles and responsibilities of our elected officials. When residents are unsure of who’s in charge of what, and when elected
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Join Tryon Palace as we welcome back the rhythms of Atumpan – The Talking Drums – for a special performance, “Rhythm of Life,” on Saturday, June 25th at the North Carolina History Center. This spirited and moving program of world music, folklore
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Around Town Join International Paper, Craven County Parks and Recreation, and United Way of Coastal Carolina volunteers will be installing a new Born Learning Trail at West Craven Park on Friday, June 17, 2022. Installation will begin at 8:00 a.m. and a
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Around Town Do you need to talk to someone about Hwy 70 improvements? Visit NCDOT at 1188 Market St., call 1-855-925-2801 Code 7872, or check out NCDOT.gov/JamesCity. Things to Do 9th: Life on the Lesser Stairs, 3:30 p.m. at Tryon Palace, 529
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The study of African American heritage and culture, social justice challenges, and civil rights advocacy brought a remarkable group of students to historic New Bern on May 17th. The African American Heritage and Culture Center was excited to hear from Ayesha Coleman
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Tryon Palace’s Collection staff is diligently working to open a new exhibit that will feature more than 90 objects from its museum collections. The pieces represent some of the wonderful items that were made in New Bern and nearby counties that the
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New Bern Now stands out from other local news — we are completely independent of influence. We want to continue but can no longer absorb the cost. We’ve been serving our community for 13 years. Now, we need our community’s support. NBN has
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Welcome to the Tisdale House, located at 1312 Broad Street in New Bern, North Carolina. The house dates back to the early 1900’s and was constructed on farmland outside city limits. More than 100 years later, New Bern has grown up around it.
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Around Town New Bern Athletics welcomed Janivette Perez as the new head coach of their Women’s Basketball program. She’s currently teaching at H. J. MacDonald Middle School. Do you need to talk to someone about Hwy 70 improvements? Visit NCDOT at 1188
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