Sound Rivers Swim Guide Report – June 10, 2022

Upper Neuse Three sites failed in the Upper Neuse this week. Poole Road canoe launch was off the E. coli charts. Program director Clay Barber has reported to the authorities in Raleigh. Smithfield Town Commons and Buffaloe Road Canoe Launch also failed, […]
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2nd Annual Juneteenth of New Bern Celebration

The 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration of New Bern, NC, is mostly free and fun-filled family events located throughout the city of New Bern. Spearheaded by Coalition Coordinators Sharon Bryant, Jameesha Harris, Ashley Taylor, Carol Williams, and Talina Massey. Juneteenth continues to be […]

Commissioner Causey Urges North Carolinians to Put Driving First

N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is calling attention to rising vehicle fatality rates by addressing the key factors causing the deadly crashes, urging North Carolinians to put driving first while behind the wheel this summer. Last year was a historically high one […]
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Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern: June 9 – 12, 2022

Around Town Do you need to talk to someone about Hwy 70 improvements? Visit NCDOT at 1188 Market St., call 1-855-925-2801 Code 7872, or check out NCDOT.gov/JamesCity. Things to Do 9th: Life on the Lesser Stairs, 3:30 p.m. at Tryon Palace, 529 […]
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Greensboro Day School Students Visit Historic New Bern

The study of African American heritage and culture, social justice challenges, and civil rights advocacy brought a remarkable group of students to historic New Bern on May 17th. The African American Heritage and Culture Center was excited to hear from Ayesha Coleman […]
Craven Cooperative Extension Demonstration Garden in New Bern, NC

Explore the Demonstration Gardens with Craven Master Gardeners

Craven County Master Gardeners are hosting a free event Saturday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. Please join Master Gardeners Laura and Mary for a walk in the Demonstration Gardens at Craven County Cooperative Extension. Laura and Mary will be featuring their favorite and […]
5th Grade Photo Competition Winners 2022

CAGS 5th Grade Photo Competition Winners

On June 5th the Community Artists Gallery & Studios (CAGS) held a reception for the entrants of their 5th grade photo competition. The subject matter was flowers, and all images were to be photographed with a cell phone. The entrants all did […]