New Bern Now Podsquad - Episode 152

Living in New Bern Now and Beyond – Episode 152

Extraordinary Deeds, Job Opportunities, Entrepreneur Counseling and Latest Happenings We’re connecting you with the community by talking about the people, places, and local resources in New Bern, NC and surrounding areas! During the show, we had a mental health tip, talked about […]
Beginning Teachers’ Cottage - photo from 2019

Craven County Partners In Education Announces Funding for Beginning Teachers’ Cottage

Partners In Education (PIE) is pleased to announce a grant award from The Harold H. Bate Foundation of $25,000 for the Craven County Schools Cheryl Marteney Beginning Teachers’ Cottage. The Beginning Teachers’ Store provides needed resources for our new teachers to be […]
Peonies by Judith R. Duncan

2020 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition and Ekphrastic Poetry Competition

  Exhibit Brings National Works to New Bern and Accompanying Poetry Contest to the Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St. in New Bern. Exhibition: August 7th – September 21st Poetry Competition submission: by 5 p.m. on August 31st Reception: From 5 – […]
Twin Rivers YMCA and Firehouse Subs

Eastern Carolina YMCA Receives Lifesaving Equipment Grant Award from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

The Eastern Carolina YMCA is better equipped to keep all community members safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The $3,812 grant will be used to purchase essential training equipment such as CPR/automated external defibrillator (AED) mannequins, AED […]
Computer Issues

Technical Difficulties…Problem Resolved!

Recent computer system updates threw me for a loop! On days like this I wish I had a degree in Information Technology (IT). Especially when I’m trying to maintain and update this website! After talking to Jeremy LeRay, owner of New Bern […]
Stuff the Bus 2020

Partnership between PIE and Staples for Stuff the Bus

Darlene Brown, executive director of Partners In Education stopped in at Staples New Bern to visit with Danny Humphrey, manager, to map out the strategy for #StufftheBus2020. Stuff the Bus will take place Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in […]
COVID-19 in New Bern

COVID-19 in Our Community: Resources to Help Fight The Pandemic

Leaders tackled important COVID-19 questions for our community during virtual presentation on Monday night. Dr. Gregory Holmes of First Missionary Baptist Church moderated the discussion. He was enthusiastic about “the partnerships that have been developed to help to enlighten you on how […]