Early planning efforts and long-range strategic plans were key to New Bern’s successful revitalization effort. Over the 40-year downtown revitalization effort, strategic plans created a vision and consensus among community members and guided the decision making for unified public/private development in the […]
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Starting today, people in mental health crisis can dial 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and get immediately connected to trained crisis counselors 24/7. The new three-digit number provides a faster, easier way to get the help already available at
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Upper Neuse Two sites in the Upper Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds sites failed the Swim Guide test this week: Buffaloe Road and Smithfield Town Commons. Lower Neuse Four sites failed in the Lower Neuse this week: Slocum Creek in Havelock, Midyette Street
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When I tried to access the Odham for Mayor’s Facebook page on July 13, 2022, I was surprised that he not only deleted my response to a post about city business (dated June 29), but he also blocked a citizen (me, also
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On June 2, 2022, the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by the City of Havelock and Craven 100 Alliance, launched The Havelock App, a new community resource for the Havelock area. The Havelock App includes a map, directory, events, resource, and news/blog
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Pamlico Community College recognized the tireless work and continued support of one of its strongest legislative advocates recently by presenting him with the college’s 2022 Extraordinary Partnership Award. Rep. Bobby Hanig, who currently represents the college and all of Pamlico County in
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Tuesday, July 18, the next regular session meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Craven County Administration Building, 406 Craven St., New Bern. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA 1. EASTERN CAROLINA COUNCIL PRESENTATION: David Bone,
We hosted a debate for candidates running for Mayor on April 19, 2022. In case you missed the debate on New Bern Now’s YouTube and Facebook page, here’s the video: We also hosted debates for candidates running for Alderman for Ward 1,
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Around Town Visit Middle Street Antiques located at 311 Middle Street in Downtown New Bern and say hello to Gail Clark for us. She’s having a Retirement Sale as she’s going out of business in August. Call 252-633-4876. Music and Nightlife Thursday:
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Colorfest Incorporated will hold its annual Colorfest event with the kids on July 23, 2022 at the corner of 928 Queen Street and Roundtree Street. Kids will have a full day of mural painting, chalk art, games, activities, food, music, and supplies
Colorfest Community Event — Be A Part of History by Helping Paint Final Mural Read More »