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Pre-K Registration for Craven County Schools

Craven County Schools announces the return of our annual in-person Pre-K Registration. The registration will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the West New Bern Recreation Center from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The recreation center is located at 1225 Pine […]
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Laura Wilson Named Craven County Teacher of the Year

Ms. Wilson is currently a 4th grade teacher and a 13-year veteran with Craven County Schools. She has previously taught at James W. Smith and Trent Park Elementary Schools. Ms. Wilson holds a NC Educators license with endorsements in Elementary Education (K-6) […]
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Date Changed for New Bern Historical Society’s History Quest

Due to the major downtown street closures for the rescheduled Shriner’s Parade, and out of concern for the participants as they travel the area, The New Bern Historical Society is changing the date of the 2nd Annual History Quest to the following […]
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Hope For The Warriors To Host Run For The Warriors

Online registration is now open for the Run For The Warriors, Jacksonville taking place Saturday, May 28 at Riverwalk Park in Jacksonville. The annual event hosts a 5K and 10K for all levels of runners, walkers, and adaptive cyclists. The event is […]
Early Voting at the Craven County Board of Elections in New Bern NC

How to Know Your Vote Counted in NC

As in-person early voting begins, North Carolina elections officials are reminding voters about how they can be confident their vote is counted this election season. Absentee-by-mail voting began in late March. In-person early voting has begun and runs through Saturday, May 14. […]
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International Paper to Host Virtual Foundation Grant Workshop

The International Paper New Bern Mill will award $63,000 in Foundation Grants and is hosting a free, virtual workshop to review the application process with interested nonprofit organizations and federal entities. The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. […]
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Join Master Gardeners for Spring Tour and Sale

Craven County Master Gardeners are hosting a free event Saturday May 21, 10 a.m. till 12 noon. Plants grown by Master gardeners and plants from the demonstration garden will be available for sale (cash or checks only). Master Gardeners will lead a […]