International Paper Math & Science Grant Winners

This is the fourth year the International Paper – New Bern Mill has partnered with Partners In Education to fund the Math & Science Grants. International Paper sees the need to assist Craven County educators to fund hands-on activities in math and […]
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Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month

  November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Western Carolina Chapter are marking these events by recognizing and honoring the 358,000 family members and friends across North Carolina who […]
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Social Media Post Leads to Child Abuse Arrest

On October 27, 2021, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers with the New Bern Police Department served an outstanding warrant for misdemeanor child abuse on Ms. Lauren Ashely Rowe, 25, of New Bern, NC. She was taken into custody without incident and placed […]
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Weekend Happenings In and Around New Bern: October 28 – 31, 2021

Around Town Congratulations, David and Richard Williamson, on the opening of Lawson’s on the Creek — Café with NC Craft Beer and Wine at the North Carolina History Center. *** GUSTO Tours Take a “Bear Town Bear” Hunt. Learn about New Bern’s […]
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Craven Smart Start’s Holiday Hustle — Virtual and In-Person

Craven Smart Start will host the 9th Annual Holiday Hustle charitable race event in December. This year the Holiday Hustle will offer in-person races as well as Virtual Race Options. The Tinsel Run 10K and the Jingle Bell Jog 5K will take […]
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MumFest Concert Headlines with Nelly

MumMonth continues with a colossal shining star of the R&B music industry right here in New Bern on October 29th:  Nelly.  The three-time Grammy winning, multi-platinum, four-time American Music Award winner is bringing a show unlike any other he has staged previously—an […]
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6th Annual Bernin’ to the Beach Bike Ride This Weekend

The Bike Box Project has one goal: End Parkinson’s Disease! Since its inception 4 years ago, the 501c3 has raised more than $200,000 toward that end. The money raised helps people locally fighting to stave off the effects of the debilitating disease […]