Mother Minter

Celebrating African American Women Through Song

Tryon Palace presents African American Lecture: Celebrating African American Women through Song. Leaders in Civil Rights and Women’s Rights, on March 17, 2022. 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., virtual. When Congress ratified the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920, giving American women the […]
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March Artwalk Features “It’s a Spring Thing”

“It’s a Spring Thing” at Community Artists Gallery. Our featured Artists are Kathleen Dentinger and Nicole Pierre, painters; and Paula Hissett, weaver. Music will be provided by “Dan Jam” Dan Phillips and Company, hits from the ’70s. The upstairs Annex will feature  […]
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Masks Optional in State Agencies Starting March 7

Based on improving trends with COVID-19, masks will become optional in most state agencies and facilities beginning March 7. This coincides with updates to guidance from state health officials based on the emerging science and evidence to best protect North Carolinians. “COVID-19 […]
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Rotary Club of New Bern Presents Sham-Rockin’ Celebration

Gather your family and friends, get your green on, and join us for The Rotary Club of New Bern’s 2022 Sham-Rockin’ St. Patrick’s Celebration, Friday, March 11th! This year the event will be held at the North Carolina History Center, overlooking the […]
Amanda Ohlensehlen

Amanda Ohlensehlen Leaves City of New Bern for Position in Springfield, Missouri

Yesterday, March 4, 2022, was Amanda Ohlensehlen’s last day with the City of New Bern. Thank you, Amanda, for your leadership and dedicated service to the city as the Economic and Community Development Manager. We wish you and her family the best […]
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Is This Transparency?

The Board of Aldermen (BOA) owe taxpayers better transparency about the possible development of downtown waterfront property that could change New Bern’s cityscape forever. Let’s reflect on what transpired during the last BOA meeting on February 22, 2022. Specifically, about an article […]
Dr. Ray Staats

Craven CC President Dr. Ray Staats to Receive Phi Theta Kappa Shirley B. Gordon Award

Craven Community College (Craven CC) President Dr. Ray Staats will be one of 13 college presidents presented with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Catalyst 2022. This annual convention will be held in Denver, Colorado April […]