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Talk New Bern with The Podsquad – Episode 208

The Podsquad – Pat Drake, Susan Moffat-Thomas, and Wendy Card talked about the people, places, and latest happenings in New Bern and surrounding areas. Special guests: Steve Kelly with New Bern Mardi Gras, Tim McGuire with COTA for Evan, and Kru Snyder […]
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Transition of the Neuse River Waterfront and Union Point

In the late 1970s, the redevelopment and integration of the area along the Trent River and Neuse River into the core downtown area focused on creating amenities that would enhance downtown as a destination. Union Point’s prominent location at the confluence of […]
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Alderman Candidate Opposed to Union Point Park Development

New Bern Alderman Candidate (Ward 6) Bob Brinson stated, “I am opposed to any development of Union Point Park in whole or in part. I am not opposed to commercial or residential development in New Bern, but we must balance it with […]
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Talk New Bern with The Podsquad – Episode 207

The Podsquad had a great time learning about the people, places and latest happenings in the greater New Bern area. We were joined by special guests Charles Wethington and Christina Bowman (Craven Community College) and MajGen Tom Braaten, USMC (Ret) (Eastern Carolina […]
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Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal Open for 2022 Primary

Any registered and eligible North Carolina voter may now request an absentee ballot for the 2022 primary election online through the North Carolina Absentee Ballot Portal, available on the State Board of Elections’ website. The State Board launched the secure absentee request portal […]
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Protect Your Children from a TV Tip-over

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched events on television every year. It’s also the perfect time for Safe Kids NC to work with coalitions across the state to raise awareness about the proper setup and safety of televisions and […]
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New Bern Weekend Happenings: February 10 – February 13, 2022

Around Town Check out the Twin Rivers Quilting Guild Exhibit at the North Carolina History Center, 529 S Front St. Pecheles Honda in New Bern is hosting a Canned Food Drive for Religious Community Services at 3774 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. “Save […]