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Kessler Collection Changes Course on Downtown Development

Today, NewBernNow.com received the below information from the City of New Bern. I followed up with a phone conversation with Mayor Dana Outlaw and asked if Phase 3 of development with the Kessler Collection was off of the table related to other […]
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Face to Face — Portraits of Craven County Exhibition

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present Face to Face: Seeing Community in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts. Face to Face: Seeing Community is a new exhibition featuring portraits done by Jill Eberle, Donna Slade, Julie […]
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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 […]
Gallery in the New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting - February 8, 2022

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 […]