As North Carolina residents prepare to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services officials are urging them to watch out for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can damage crops and trees. Thanks […]
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The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved temporary rules related to the implementation of the photo ID requirement for voting in North Carolina elections. Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in person and via absentee ballot,
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The New Bern Redevelopment Commission has requested that property set aside for a new health and wellness center be turned back over to the city along with funding earmarked for the project. During the RDC’s June 28 special called meeting, the board
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Erika Hodges always knew one coffee shop wasn’t going to be enough. After becoming the sole owner of River Brew in River Bend last August, Hodges said she almost immediately began thinking about opening a second location. “I knew from the beginning
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Around Town Enroll in the TSA PreCheck® program today and Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at 210 Terminal Dr. in Room 104 in the Aircraft Fire and Rescue Building at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. Check out the New Bern
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The West Craven High School JROTC Color Guard will make a U.S. flag presentation at My Sister’s House, 524 Roundtree St. in New Bern on July 1 at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend this brief presentation ceremony. “As we
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Tryon Palace invites you to celebrate Independence Day at North Carolina’s first state capitol! In 1776, New Bern was under Patriot rule, and the revolutionary government occupied Tryon Palace. After defeating the British at the Battle of Moore’s Creek, February 1776, independence from English
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The second phase of a project to repair a critically deteriorated sewer pipe off of South Glenburnie Road received approval from the New Bern Board of Aldermen this week. During their June 27 meeting, the board authorized the city manager to execute
Updated at 5:50 p.m. In a press release issued today, Metronet announced fiber optic internet service is now available to residents and businesses in James City. People can sign up for service installation at metronet.com. If you’re considering changing your service provider
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Craven County has committed $300,000 to renew a multi-county partnership that provides funding for Dix Crisis Center in Jacksonville, which officials describe as an essential component in the county’s battle against opioid addiction. On June 19 the Craven County Board of Commissioners
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