In honor of Addison McCoy, the Aspire to Inspire grant was established by the McCoy family in 2017 as a yearly grant in the amount of $500. This grant is for hands-on activities relating to a math and/or science learning activity that […]

Around Town Congratulations, Brian Otto on your new business, Blueskies Photography! Meet Brian at the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday where he’ll be taking photos with Santa starting at 9 a.m. Your kids will have a great time at Jumpin’ Jive […]

Today, Arthur W. Edwards Elementary and MCAS Cherry Point Squadron MWHS-2 celebrated a formal Adopt-A-School partnership. MWHS-2 will be assisting in the classroom and with other special events. The Marines will also spend time with students, providing mentorship opportunities. The goal of […]

Let the feeling of the holidays inspire you this year with a visit to a state historic site, museum, state park or aquarium. The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources offers holiday-themed history, nature and art experiences across the state. You […]

The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective at noon Wednesday, Dec. 8, for the following counties in North Carolina: Anson, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Camden, Carteret, Catawba, Chatham, Cherokee, Chowan, Clay, Cleveland, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, […]

Katy Hunt was the guest speaker for the Coastal Women’s Forum on December 7, 2021, at The Chelsea Restaurant in New Bern, NC. She talked about Sound Rivers as A PRIME nonprofit, meaning, they Advocate, Protect, Restore, Investigate, and Educate. To donate, […]

Trent Woods Garden Club volunteers met and decorated Bishop House in New Bern. Due to continued COVID concerns TWGC was unable to decorate the general meeting area inside. Instead, TWGC made a gift of poinsettia plants to all the residents, with a […]