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Historical Society Lunch & Learn: Voices in the Cause of Freedom

When the PBS folks want somebody with the knowledge of not only the history of New Bern, but also the stories of the people, who do they call? Native New Bernian, Nelson McDaniel, of course! Naturally, the New Bern Historical Society also […]
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Who Will Benefit from a Social District in Downtown New Bern and Five Points?

Since the following information about the creation of a social district was posted on Swiss Bear’s website and on social media sites, my email inbox is overflowing with questions on how it will impact New Bern’s historic Downtown and Five Points retailers, […]
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Vietnam Veterans Day Observance in New Bern

Join the Vietnam Veterans of America – Floyd H. Austin, Jr., Chapter 886 on March 29th to observe Vietnam Veterans Day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at New Bern Union Point Park gazebo for the 5th Anniversary of […]
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Lifetime Learning Center Presents Free International Film — “The Road to Mother”

Craven Community College’s Lifetime Learning Center (LLC) will present “The Road to Mother” this Friday, March 18 as part of Explorations: The International Film Series. This annual film series is offered by the Craven CC Foundation. “The Road to Mother” is a […]
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Winners of Craven County PIE Grants

Due to the incredible generosity of the Craven County community, Craven County Partners in Education (PIE) was able to award $20,402 for the Spring Cycle PIE Grants, bringing the total PIE Grants awarded for the 2021-22 school year to $36,000. Partners in […]
Gospel Artist Wess Morgan

Tried By Fire Presents Gospel-Fest Featuring Wess Morgan

Tried By Fire, Inc. is pleased to present Gospel-Fest 2022 at the Craven Community College on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Award nominee and nationally known Gospel artist Wess Morgan, will be the headline performer at this fundraising event to […]
New Bern Mall

New Bern Mall Launches Search for Its Next Great Pop-Up Shop

The New Bern Mall announced today the launch of its search for New Bern’s Next Great Pop-Up Shop. Open to businesses of all types, the search will grant one lucky winner a pop-up space in the New Bern Mall this holiday season. […]