The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Tryon Palace Foundation, Inc., to purchase educational materials and coloring books for the Kids Interested in Tryon Club (K.I.T. Club). This grant is just one example of International Paper’s commitment to […]

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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, […]