Tobit's Dog

Novel re-imagining of the biblical story of Tobit explores themes of faith, prejudice, and suffering

The beautiful and timeless biblical story of Tobit is given a fresh new take in a recently released novel from Ignatius Press, Tobit’s Dog by Michael Nicholas Richard. Tobit’s Dog tells the story of a humble man named Tobit Messenger, who despite […]
Home School Day

Tryon Palace Celebrates Home School Day with ‘We Are Family’

Tryon Palace will host its annual Home School Day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 2. The Home School Day’s “We Are Family” program will concentrate on the meaning of family, with hands-on activities, games, and crafts that are […]
Craven County Children

The Vital Role of Parents

From: Too Small to Fail – Clinton Foundation and Next Generation Parents keep children safe and healthy – it’s in our genes to look out for our children’s well-being. We react instinctively when a child is in harm’s way. The more we […]
PIE Spring Luncheon

Craven County Partners In Education Announces Annual Spring Luncheon

Lori Worley, President of Craven County Partners In Education’s Board of Directors, announced that tickets are now available for the 2014 Partners In Education Annual Spring Luncheon. This year the luncheon will be emceed by Craven County Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Lane B. […]
Alzheimers Walk New Bern

New Bern Walks for Alzheimer’s Disease

Over 288 people turned out to walk for Alzheimer’s Saturday, April 26, 2014. The teams and supporters gathered at Union Point Park in New Bern, NC. The Alzheimer’s Committee coordinated the walk with Alzheimers North Carolina, Inc. to help spread public awareness […]
Leadership Tryon Palace

Lafargue and Mitchell Named to Lead Tryon Palace

The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (NCDCR) has tapped Philippe Lafargue as Tryon Palace’s new executive director. Deanna Mitchell, the former site manager of the North Carolina State Capitol Historic Site, will serve as the assistant director. Together, they will work […]
Bear Hands Art Factory

Local Businesses Team up to Provide Summer Camps for Kids!

Bear Hands Art Factory and the Ghent Sandwich shop at 1208 and 1210 Pollock Street are pooling their resources to provide convenient, fun-filled summer day camps for kids. Campers will be able to take morning classes at Bear Hands, go next door […]