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U.S. Fleet Forces Band Coming to New Bern

The U.S. Fleet Forces Band’s popular music group, Four Star Edition, will perform a concert on the South Lawn at Tryon Palace as part of the “Navy Week Columbia, South Carolina” festivities at 5:30 p.m., October 15. This Popular Music Group is […]
Alisa Mike, Andrea Owens and John Van Dyke

Together at Last

Local singers Alisa Mike, Andrea Owens and John Van Dyke will share the stage for Craven Concert’s upcoming November Show. This trio of Artists is well known for their contributions to New Bern’s music and theatre scene. Together onstage for the first time, […]
help local refugees through Interfaith Refugee Ministries

Help Local Immigrant Families

The Democratic Women of Craven County is collecting items to help local immigrant families through the Interfaith Refugee Ministry. Items need are twin bedsheets and mattress covers, blankets, baby supplies, and kitchen items. Drop off your items at the Democratic Headquarters located […]
Jim Ross, Nelda Coats, Kathy Morrison, and Wendy Card

New Bern Now Podsquad – Episode 197

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 Dr. Jim Ross, President, Pamlico Community College and Nelda Coats, President, Coastal Women’s Forum. We also […]
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Book Review: Edge Case by Y Z Chin

When Edwina was left by her husband, who struggled after his father’s unexpected death, she had to figure out why and where he went without jeopardizing their chance of getting green cards. This novel explores the complexity of Edwina’s intersecting identities, including: […]
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New Bern Civic Theatre: Rock of Ages – A Jukebox Musical

New Bern Civic Theatre brings back 80s music! Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical built around classic rock songs from the 1980s. It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua […]
My Sister's House - then and rendition

New Construction – My Sister’s House

There has certainly been a lot going on at My Sister’s House since our last update in August! On September 23 and 24, it took about an hour to bring this fragile, but once grand, 80-year-old home down, and two days to […]