RCS and CEF Grant Presentation Feb 2022

CarolinaEast Foundation Awards RCS Grant for Medical Expense Assistance Program

The CarolinaEast Foundation has awarded a $37,000 grant to Religious Community Services (RCS) of New Bern to help with its “Medical Expense Assistance Program.” This grant is just one example of CarolinaEast Foundation’s commitment to its mission of promoting health in its […]
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Naomi Clark Selected as Vice-Chairperson for Board of Education

During the Board Work Session on February 15, 2022, the Board of Education nominated and approved Mrs. Naomi Clark to serve as the Vice-Chairperson for the Board of Education. Mrs. Clark fills a position that was vacated when Mrs. Kimberly R. Smith […]
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Tried by Fire Needs Volunteers

We need 5 to 6 volunteers, with shovels and rakes, to help smooth out the sand inside the foundation on Tuesday, February 22, from 8:30 a.m. to until finished at 524 Roundtree Street. The ground is going to be sprayed with Termite […]

Acacia Bragg Makes First Braille Menu in New Bern

Have you met Acacia Bragg? She’s a high school student with a heart you will never forget! Those that know Acacia, already know how amazing she is. For those that haven’t had an opportunity to interact with this remarkable student that is […]
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Extraterritorial Jurisdiction on BOA Meeting Agenda

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction is on the agenda for the third time in the past 5 1/2 weeks. It will be discussed during the upcoming New Bern BOA meeting on February 22, 2022. What does this mean? Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (EJT) is an area outside […]
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Birding: How I Got Hooked?

Have you ever thought about being a bird watcher? Do you know, the bird you see in your yard might have traveled from Argentina on its way to Canada? A birder for 53 years, Al Gamache will track his initial experience while living in […]
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Ward 1 Alderman’s Email to Kessler Collection Proposing Site Adjacent to BudBeck, LLC Properties

* Article was corrected on February 21, 2021. On February 9, 2022, NewBernNow.com, requested public records from the City Clerk related to the MOU between the City of New Bern and the Kessler Collection. NBN received correspondence between city officials and the […]