Vote for Alderman Dana Outlaw

Guest Blogger: Alderman Dana E. Outlaw, 6th Ward When I have to vote on zoning issues I refer to research given to me by staff in the Zoning Department. I review this information and also I want to know how the Zoning […]
Feature Story

Tips for Becoming a New Small Business Owner

Congratulations on your decision to join the ranks of the Small Business Owners’ (SBO), not only in New Bern, but across the United States! As a fellow SBO, I would like to offer some basic tips to get you started: 1. Create […]
CarolinaEast Volunteer Award

Thank You CarolinaEast Health System’s Auxiliary Volunteers

Another visit to CarolinaEast Medical Center produced new insight into people who have committed their time to volunteer in our community. This time, the focus was on the Medical Center’s Auxiliary Volunteer Force. After meeting with the Health System’s Volunteer Manager, Ms. […]
National Night Out

New Bern’s National Night Out Against Crime Prevention

A special “Thank You” goes out to the National Night Out (NNO) Committee, New Bern Police Department, City Officials, Neighborhood Watch Groups, and local residents for making New Bern’s NNO a great success! The NNO was developed to foster relationships between local […]
Gray Ladies and Lads

Thank You Gray Ladies and Lads of the American Red Cross

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting the Thursday morning shift of the Gray Ladies and Lads of the American Red Cross at CarolinaEast Medical Center (previously known as Craven Regional Medical Center). The Gray Ladies have been caring for patients in […]
Volunteers in New Bern

Make a Difference and Volunteer

Are you recently unemployed and can’t find a job? Are you retired and have a need for social interaction? Or are you employed and feel the need to make a difference in the community? Why not volunteer for one of many of […]
Father's Day

A Special Tribute to Dad on Father’s Day

Although my Father won’t ever read this online, I would like to pay a special tribute to him for Father’s Day. Dad is alive and well, but he doesn’t own a computer. A New Years baby born in 1927, he firmly believes […]