Contributing Author: Peggy Walker Barnes

When the Holidays Are Not So Holly Jolly

The Christmas songs are screaming out lyrics of FaLaLaLaLa, It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, while in your head you are screaming, “I can’t wait until Christmas is over!” Many people experience pain […]
Mary Ann LeRay

Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Earns Vehicle for Outstanding Business Performance

Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Mary Ann Bender LeRay of Pollocksville, NC has earned the use of a new Chevy Equinox crossover as a result of her outstanding achievements in her Mary Kay business. LeRay and her team will take delivery of […]
Christmas Memories by June Kent

Christmas Memories of growing up in the 1940s and 50s

I was born in 1940 in such different times from now.  Life seemed so simple but I realize now it was not so for many.  We did not have a lot of money but my mother was a genius at stretching a […]
Empty Bowls Pottery Throwdown

Empty Bowls Pottery Throwdown

Local potters come together to make dishes for Empty Bowls Fundraiser Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to host its 2nd Annual Pottery Throwdown in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts, January 13th during the Downtown New Bern ArtWalk, […]
Simon Spalding Music Instruction

Learn to play violin, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, electric bass, or dulcimer

Simon Spalding offers instruction in violin and other stringed instruments at Fuller’s Music House.  Simon’s students are mostly young people, but also include a number of retired adults – people who always wanted to learn an instrument and finally have the time! […]
Laraine Mark, Broker/Realtor

Real Estate Corner with Laraine Mark: December Update

I read an interesting article about the top Metropolitan areas for residential Investors. According to The real estate investing social network Bigger Pockets recently released annual Real Estate Investment Market Index, it’s about as the saying goes” location, location, location.” Location plays […]
Weekend Events New Bern

Last Weekend to Celebrate Holiday Events in and around New Bern

17th: Christmas Grab ‘n Go Gift Day, 8:00am – 2:00pm at the New Bern Farmers Market. Call 252-633-0043. 17th: 46th Annual Christmas Parade in Havelock, 10:00am – 11:30am. Call 252-444-6429. 17th: Candlelight (Night Two), 4:30pm – 9:30pm at the Tryon Palace, Historic Grounds, Commission House, […]