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The Stanly-Spaight Duel. One of New Bern’s most compelling stories. A younger man goads an older statesman. The older man insults the younger. All in public. In newsprint. Add the story of Sarah Rice, a favored slave of the Spaights, who struggles […]
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Craven County’s annual Student Art Show returned to Tryon Palace on April 2, 2022. Tryon Palace is thrilled to be able to showcase the creativity of our Eastern North Carolina students within our Duffy Gallery at the North Carolina History Center. The
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A dedication was held on Sunday, April 3, for the September 11, 2001, Memorial Monument presented by the New Bern Firemen’s Museum with David Finn, Chairman of the Board, as Master of Ceremonies. Sam Lewis closed out the ceremony singing “I’m Proud
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Around Town On Friday the Mad Hatter Tea House will be hosting their Grand Opening, 11:00 a.m., 3809 MLK Jr. Blvd. Call 252-631-1277. Congratulations to the Saltwater Grill at River Bend on their grand opening. Their waterfront dining is located at 1
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After a three-year hiatus, the New Bern Historical Society’s Heritage Homes Tour is back on April 8 & 9. And it’s back with a bang! Nine very special homes will be featured in historic downtown, ranging from glorious to tiny, from 19th
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The New Bern Historical Society has extended the deadline for the combined Harriet Marks Scholarship and the John R. and Alice Land Taylor Scholarship to April 22, 2022. This, in the hope to expand the opportunity to apply to more eligible students.
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Community partners are the moving force behind so many of the New Bern Historical Society’s popular events. As the Heritage Homes Tour returns after a three-year hiatus, what better partner for a moving force than the Neuse River Region Association of REALTORS
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Around Town Martin Marietta Park Grand Opening Ceremony, Friday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m., 700 S. Glenburnie Rd., unveils new kids’ adventure playground, StoryWalk, EcoEXPLORE Hotspot and more. Refreshments will be provided. New Bern Fire-Rescue is hosting the Pull For Hope Fire
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Around Town Friday there will be a gathering at Union Point Park at the gazebo: Prayers for Peace in Ukraine at 5:00 p.m. Saturday don’t miss Comden and Green performed by Lewis ‘n Clark, 7:00 p.m. at Bank of the Arts, 317
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The Podsquad (George Oliver, Jane Maulucci, and Wendy Card) had a great time talking about the people, places, and happenings in New Bern & surrounding areas. Special guests were Doug Amerson with East Carolina Amateur Baseball League, Kathy Morrison with the New
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