What does freedom mean to you?
It was a beautiful Memorial Day as hundreds of people gathered at National Cemetery in New Bern to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our Country. I had the pleasure of joining Windye Barton, an Interactive Journalism Student at […]
Coastal Women’s Shelter Hires New Executive Director
Dr. Susan Lucas has been hired as the Coastal Women’s Shelter (CWS) Executive Director. Lucas previously worked for CWS from January 2012 until April 2014 as the New Choices Coordinator and Volunteer/Fund Development Coordinator. “My heart is drawn to what CWS does […]
New Bern Fire Rescue Meet and Greet
New Bern Fire Rescue personnel are visiting area elementary schools one last time before school lets out, encouraging students to stay safe this summer. Next week, fire rescue staff are hosting meet and greet opportunities with the public at five local schools. […]
Kayak and Yoga Trips presented by The N.C. Coastal Federation
The N.C. Coastal Federation will once again offer Kayak and Yoga trips to Jones Island with Second Wind Eco Tours. The paddle will start from the Cedar Point Wildlife Landing in the Croatan National Forest and cross the waters of the White Oak River […]
New Home Sales
The past 9 years have been very challenging for home builders in this area as well as most of the country. Many small and medium size builders have left the business and along with them a lot of skilled tradesmen. In fact, […]
Emergency Preparedness by Peggy Walker Barnes
What do you do when you hear a hurricane is coming? You get prepared, right? I have lived in this area for 19 years. When we first moved here, we met up with two hurricanes our first summer here. Several years later, Hurricane Floyd […]
Memorial Day Weekend Happenings in and around Town
There are all kinds of things to do this Weekend! Here are some ideas to help you decide what to do: 21st: Red, White & Blue Run to Remember 5K at 6:30pm in Taberna. 21st: The Pioneers of Jazz, 7:00pm at the North […]
