Important Announcement from The Board of Education
Craven County Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Lane B. Mills, has received and accepted an offer from the Wilson County Board of Education to join their system as Superintendent, effective July 1, 2016. While the Craven County Board of Education expresses regret in Dr. Mills’ […]
Blueberry Festival returns to Bridgeton!
Blueberries have always been an integral part of the town of Bridgeton, NC, bringing in locals and visitors to pick your own! Now, the Bridgeton Community Watch is bringing the celebration of blueberries back to the people of Bridgeton, Craven County, and […]
Join the English Speaking Union for “The Bayeux Tapestry” Lecture
The lecture will be accompanied by a PowerPoint “slide show” entitled “The Bayeux Tapestry” given by Dr. Caroline A. Paul, assisted by her mother, Jean W. Albanese, English Speaking Union (ESU) Publicity Chair. The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the best preserved remnants […]
A Night at the County Opry with The Bears
The Bears, New Bern’s favorite oldies band, plays the County Opry in Grantsboro, Pamlico County, Saturday evening, May 14. The Bears’ “way back machine” takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the best songs of the last sixty years, featuring Classic Rock, Surf […]
Tryon Palace Behind-the-Scenes Tours of Gardens and Costume Shop in May
May is the last month for visitors to experience Behind-the-Scenes tours of Tryon Palace gardens for the season, with the last tours set for Tuesdays, May 10 and 17, at 2pm. During the gardens tours, Tryon Palace gardeners will lead a tour […]
Keller Williams New Bern Volunteers Assist Stroke of Faith Farms for RED Day
Keller Williams New Bern associates will “Give Where They Live” as part of RED Day, Keller Williams’ annual day of service on Thursday, May 12, dedicated to renewing, energizing and donating to local communities. As part of the RED Day effort, Keller […]
Who’s Afraid of the Big Black Bear: New Bern’s Mascot
I have to admit, I used to be afraid of bears, especially when I was sitting around the campfire reading “bear attack” stories with my sister in the middle of the Croatan National Forest (It wasn’t my idea). Come turkey season, this […]