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Craven County to receive new weapons in battle against opioid abuse

Craven County received good news on two fronts this week regarding the county’s ongoing fight against the area’s opioid abuse epidemic. In 2022, Craven County reported more than 300 opioid overdoses and ranked second highest in North Carolina for opioid overdose emergency […]
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A spring stroll along New Bern golf course to bring awareness to Parkinson’s

Bike Box Project invites community members to take part in its Parkinson’s Awareness Walk on April 22 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., beginning at the Taberna Country Club, 401 Taberna Way in New Bern, N.C.  The Walk’s goal is to raise […]
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Call for construction bids on Stanley A. White Recreation Center

The City of New Bern invites single prime bids for the furnishing of labor, material, and equipment on the project known as the “Stanley A. White Recreation Center”. Sealed bids will be received at New Bern City Hall, 303 Pollock Street, New […]

Enjoy BBQ while supporting the Little Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department

The Little Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department is holding our BBQ Pork Sale on March 25 starting at 11 a.m. until supplies last. Get here early as we run out quick! First come, first served. BBQ Pork, Cole Slaw, & Hush Puppies, […]
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Local newspaper seeks community support to become sustainable

New Bern Now is committed to delivering the most diverse, in-depth news coverage available in our area, but we can’t do it alone. NBN’s local news initiative depends on your support. For the first time in 14 years, New Bern Now has […]
New Bern Lady Bears varsity softball game on March 1. Photo by Wendy Card.

Spotlight Shines on Local Sports: Mar. 12 – Mar. 18

Epiphany High School Spring Sports Men’s Baseball Mar. 14: 12-1 (L) Epiphany @ PCA (Belhaven) Mar. 16:19-1 (L) Epiphany @ Greenfield (Wilson) Men’s Tennis Mar. 13: 7-2 (W) Epiphany @ East Carteret (Beaufort) Women’s Soccer Mar. 14: 1-1 (L) Epiphany @ PCA (Belhaven) Mar. […]

Kindergarten registration open for Craven County Schools

It is time to welcome our newest learners to Craven County Schools! The kindergarten class of 2023-2024 will graduate in the school year 2035-2036.  These children, who will have turned 5 on or before August 31, 2021, are the future.  Jobs available […]