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Around Town Wayne Sears was promoted as the new manager of the Habitat for Humanity of Craven County Restore. Visit the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. East Carolina Amateur Baseball
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New Bern Now’s readership continues to grow, but news takes time and costs money to produce. Two reporters, Todd Wetherington and owner Wendy Card, share duties as co-editor. We are the only local newsroom that produces investigative reporting. Some stories take hours,
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Efforts to rebuild on the site of the historic Trent Court apartment complex appear to have taken a step backward and “continue to be a challenge,” according to a recent update from New Bern Housing Authority Executive Director Tiffany Askew. Askew said
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The July 25, 2023 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. in New Bern, N.C. Read the packet with background information on the agenda here. 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Odham.
Around Town Check out the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. East Carolina Amateur Baseball League will play at Kafer Park on Sunday. Make up for W2: Rockies at Braves at
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Craven Arts Council & Gallery is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program grants through 5 p.m. August 31, 2023. Since 1977, The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality
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Around Town Check out the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. The Next Chapter Books and Art will host Author Dina Greenberg for a reading and signing of NERMINA’S CHANCE on
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The War in Ukraine rages and history repeats itself. Nermina is a refugee of an almost forgotten war in 1990s’ Bosnia. NERMINA’S CHANCE tells a story of resilience and rebirth that is equally urgent today. Following the author’s 2022 Book tour in
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The July 11, 2023 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. in New Bern, NC. 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Odham. Prayer Coordinated by Alderman Aster. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll