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NC Pre-K Registration Enrollment for Craven County Schools

Parents who are interested in enrolling their four-year-old child in one of the pre-kindergarten programs provided in the Craven County School District for the 2022- 2023 school year will have two ways to apply. Children must be four years of age on […]
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Free Summer Camp — Smiles, Laughter and Fun

Area Day Reporting Center will host their Free Annual Summer Camp – Smiles, Laughter and Fun. Youth will engage in educational, recreational, and social activities each day. Lunch will be provided. Dates:  July 5 – 15, 2022 Time:  9:00 a.m. – 2:00 […]
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Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern: May 26 – 30, 2022

Around Town Congratulations to MERCI Clinic for earning a 2022 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. The NAFC’s mission is to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable healthcare. Cool off at […]
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Celebrate Commissioner Johnnie Sampson, Jr. Day – Saturday, May 28, 2022

Motto: “May the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me” Join the Dr. Rev. Ethel Belle Sampson and family in celebrating Commissioner Johnnie Sampson Jr. Day at from 2 – 6 p.m. at Union Point Park. Enjoy food, family, friends, fellowship, and door […]
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Havelock Bear Sightings and Safety Tips

The Havelock Police Department is aware of a possible black bear in the East Prong Slocum Creek area. This area is off Gray Fox Road, Hollywood Boulevard, Oakwood Drive and surrounding streets. North Carolina Wildlife is aware of this. The Department has […]
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Tryon Palace Presents The Journey to Juneteenth

The Journey to Juneteenth begins with freedom and ends with freedom, but there were stops along the way where we gathered wisdom, hope, strength, and direction for the journey. Travel this journey with Sauuda Eshe through songs, recitation, and historical data to […]
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Forest Service Reminds Residents to Keep Drones Away from Wildfires

As spring fire season enters its third month, the USDA Forest Service and N.C. Forest Service are reminding the public to keep drones away from wildfires. Flying drones or unmanned aircraft systems, near wildfire activity is not only extremely dangerous, but illegal. […]