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UScellular Grant Focuses on Providing Access to STEM Learning and Experiences

UScellular has announced a $30,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain (BGCCP) in Craven County to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. The company has invested in BGCCP […]
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Things to Do Around the Greater New Bern Area: August 18 – 21, 2022

Around Town Join Jenna’s Just-In Boutique and Bites on Board Charcuterie on August 20 at 10 a.m. for Soft Opening where you can eat, sip and shop at 2027 S. Glenburnie Road. On behalf of the PIE Board of Directors, you are […]
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Department of Transportation Grants $776,000 to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small Community Air Service Development Program. EWN is one of 25 communities nationwide to receive a grant this year. The DOT’s […]
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Participate in Hope For The Warriors Virtual Wellness Challenge

Participants can now register for the Hope For The Warriors Patriot Day 30×30 Virtual Wellness Challenge. Kicking off Sept. 1 and running through Sept. 30, individuals can participate in the free virtual wellness challenge from anywhere in the world. The Patriot Day […]
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Join Rock Steady Boxing and Bike Box Project for Grand Opening

Bike Box Project and Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) New Bern will host a Grand Opening on September 1, 2022! Three special events will be held on August 24 and 27 and September 1. August 24: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. RSB Workshop […]
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Call for Artists: Apply for Inclusive Public Art Project

Tryon Palace and Craven Arts Council & Gallery are seeking a qualified artist for the Z. Smith Reynolds Inclusive Public Art Project. This artist will lead the design of a new public art project honoring the contributions of free and enslaved black […]
Craven Smart Start Director Cassandra Bennett

Craven Smart Start Board of Directors Hires Executive Director

The Craven Smart Start Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Cassandra Bennett as the Executive Director of the local Smart Start organization. In this position, Ms. Bennett will lead the local non-profit that administers the funding and programs […]