Mad Hatter Tea House Hosts Grand Opening

Missy Harker and her daughter Loriann Harker held the grand opening of their new business, Mad Hatter Tea House, yesterday, April 1, 2022. The Mad Hatter offers all things tea and coffee along with Bones coffee and accessories for tea and coffee. […]
Photo of New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting. (New Bern Now photo)

Ethics in Local Government: Elected Officials Serving On Nonprofit Boards

According to the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, “On December 9, 2021, Governor Cooper signed S.L. 2021-191 into law. This local government transparency law added NCGS § 14-234.3, which requires local government elected officials who serve on nonprofit boards to recuse themselves […]
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Rotary Club of New Bern and Craven PIE Awards $3,000 for Books

The Rotary Club of New Bern and Craven Partners In Education announced a $3,000 grant awarding. The funds will be used to purchase books for Oaks Road Academy located in New Bern, North Carolina. Darlene Brown, executive director of Partners In Education, […]
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Report Mudpuppy and Hellbender Sightings

As opening day of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters approaches (April 2), wildlife biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking the public, particularly anglers, to report sightings of mudpuppies and hellbenders to the agency. Both species of aquatic salamanders are found […]
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Craven Board of Education Announces Vacancy for District 1 Seat

The Craven County Board of Education wishes to announce the resignation of Board of Education member Ms. Stefanie King. Ms. King resigned her position to enable her to focus on her obligations and commitment to her career as a school leader. On […]
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Weekend Happenings in New Bern: March 31 – April 3, 2022

Around Town On Friday the Mad Hatter Tea House will be hosting their Grand Opening, 11:00 a.m., 3809 MLK Jr. Blvd. Call 252-631-1277. Congratulations to the Saltwater Grill at River Bend on their grand opening. Their waterfront dining is located at 1 […]
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Petition of Citizens on Craven Commissioners’ Meeting Agenda — April 4, 2022

Monday, April 4th, the next regular session meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Craven County Administration Building, 406 Craven St., New Bern. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA 1. PETITIONS OF CITIZENS (AGENDA TOPICS) Comments […]