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ARP Fund Spending, Land Use Plan, Budget, Leases, Among Items on BOA Meeting Agenda — June 28, 2022

The Tuesday, June 28th meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. You can also watch live on the City of New Bern’s Facebook page or watch later on City 3 TV. 1. Meeting […]
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Governor Cooper Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement: “For 50 years, women have relied on their constitutional right to make their own medical decisions, but today that right has been tragically ripped away. That means it’s now up to the states to […]
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First Monkeypox Case Confirmed in NC

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox virus infection in a North Carolina resident, identified by testing at the State Laboratory of Public Health. Monkeypox is a rare, but potentially serious, viral illness […]
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Runoff Debate for New Bern Alderman of Ward 1

The Ghent Neighborhood Association held a Runoff Debate for New Bern Alderman of Ward 1 between Sabrina Bengel (I) and Rick Prill at the Twin Rivers YMCA on June 22, 2022. Watch here: Runoff elections for New Bern’s Mayor and Alderman Ward […]
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Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern: June 23 – 26, 2022

Around Town Jack “Cheddar” Durham, member of the Trent Woods Garden Club, presented 20 exotic pepper plants to Town Clerk Holly Willis for First Responders. Music and Nightlife Thursday: – Adam Hill Band at Bootleggers and Barrels, 417 S Front St. – […]
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Celebration of Craven County Commissioner Johnnie Sampson, Jr. Day

Members of the community joined the Sampson family to celebrate Craven County Commissioner Johnnie Sampson, Jr. Day on May 28, 2022, at Union Point Park in New Bern, NC. Commissioner Sampson’s wife, the Rev. Ethel Belle Sampson presented the Spoken Word: Alderwoman […]
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Glorious Fourth Celebration in Honor of Independence Day

Glorious Fourth will be celebrated at Tryon Palace on Monday, July 4th, in honor of Independence Day. The celebration begins at 9:00 a.m. on the grounds of the Palace. The event offers a wonderful opportunity to experience a live reading of the Declaration of Independence signed by our forefathers in 1776 to unify the thirteen colonies […]