The first COVID-19 confirmed positive patient was identified on March 14, 2020 and today’s number is 69. That’s 14 more than yesterday. Four residents have died. We pray for their friends and families. Please consider your actions to prevent this virus causing […]

Raleigh, NC – To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is temporarily increasing benefits for May 2020 to current Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) recipients in North Carolina. NCDHHS received federal authority to […]

New Bern, NC – In compliance with Gov. Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 138, which introduces the Phase One approach of easing restrictions related to COVID-19, Craven Community College’s physical campuses will remain closed to students and the public except by appointment. Although […]

 We’re connecting you with the community by talking about the people, places, and local resources in New Bern, NC and surrounding areas! The Podsquad: Colleen Roberts (City of New Bern), George Oliver (Oliver & Cheek), Jane Maulucci (The Reactive Voice), and I […]

New Bern, NC – Not many folks are around to remember 1923.  Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as President following the death of Warren G. Harding.  Time Magazine was launched and Hollywood produced The Ten Commandments.  King Tut’s burial chamber was opened […]

New Bern, NC – CarolinaEast Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2020 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes CarolinaEast’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit […]

Newport, NC – The North Carolina Coastal Federation is offering new ways to learn about the coast virtually. The organization recently published two webpages, a Distance Learning Lab and #CoastalDistancing site, which allow users to continue to learn about and engage with […]