Three New Bern not-for-profits have joined together to sponsor a fun event for the New Bern community. Arts To End Genocide (ATEG), the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Plain (B&GC), and Faith Connection are presenting an afternoon of West African […]
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Last month, I wrote an article, Lobbyist Hired by City of New Bern has Ties to Aldermen that outlined the City of New Bern entering into an agreement to pay Old North Strategies (ONS), a lobbyist company $12,500 per month for “consulting
Uncovered: City of New Bern Paid Lobbyist $87,000 for What? Read More »
The Junior League of Greater New Bern granted a total of $10,000 to four local organizations: The Craven Literacy Council, We Can Be Association, Laundry Love, and True Justice International. The Junior League hosted a recognition reception on June 20 at Union
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Saturday July 9, your New Bern area U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Auxiliary (will present its Navigating Local Waters class at the Garber UMC, 4202 Country Club Rd., Trent Woods, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In this seminar, you will receive detailed
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State employees with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a new ally in preparing for career advancement or change at their current job. The NC Career Advancement Resources for Employees on the Spectrum (NCCARES) pilot program is accepting requests from employees with ASD
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Around Town Welcome Mr. Taimak Willis to Craven County Schools, Mr. Willis will serve as the new principal at JT Barber Elementary. Mr. Taimak Willis is a native of Jones County. Prior to beginning his educational career, Mr. Willis attended Craven Community
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The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed the first established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in the state. Initial surveys indicate the known distribution of the pest is within a 5-mile radius in Forsyth County near
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Ray Leggett, who has helped transform healthcare in Eastern North Carolina, is celebrated during his final weeks as President and CEO of CarolinaEast Health System. As his last day approaches – Thursday June 30, 2022 – Leggett and others reflect on his
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On July 23rd the Craven Arts Council will unveil its second Art in Public Places project, Peace by Piece. Art in Public places is a new initiative to create and document large-scale community-centered public art pieces, made by the community for the
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Kayak the Salt Marsh July 1, 9 a.m.–noon Learn about the benefits of salt marshes while on the water. Basic kayak instruction and safety lessons on shore are followed by a two-mile paddle through the salt marsh. Under 18 must be accompanied
Daytrippin’ Lineup — Great 4th Race, Merry Time for Tots, Seashore Life, and More! Read More »