Greater New Bern area Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Doctors, Nurses, Aides, and everyone involved in the local healthcare system have been working around the clock to serve our community. There was a strong outpouring of support when the pandemic reached Craven County, NC, in April, May and June. There were […]
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Funds will provide $1,000 to qualified nonprofits to assist citizens impacted by Coronavirus The Board of Aldermen last week approved a new program designed to help residents affected by coronavirus. The COVID-19 Nonprofit Grant Program will award $1,000 to qualifying nonprofit/501(c)3 organizations within
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New Bern Historical Society Event Adapts for Safety Yes, the New Bern Historical Society knows where all the skeletons in New Bern are buried! And they’ll share some of those hidden secrets during the 30th Annual Ghostwalk, “Tales from the Underground,” October
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When asked to share my COVID19 story, I was not quite sure where to even begin. Before our first case, tensions were high. There were so many unknowns and we had no idea what to expect. We are now several months (almost
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As of October 5, 2020, 45 people have died from COVID-19 in Craven County, NC. Although we do not know the names of those who died, we believe they deserve to be recognized in hopes that it means something to their families.
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Craven County Schools continues to follow guidance from the Craven County Department of Health (CCHD), North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure the safety of all staff and students during the
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The first case of COVID-19 in Craven County was documented on March 14, 2020 by the Health Department. The first death was documented on April 9. Four months later, 13 people had succumbed to the virus. The deaths have doubled that number
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The Podsquad caught up with Meloni Wray, Director of the Craven County Board of Elections, to find out what residents need to know about voting during the Pandemic. Listen to our interview with Meloni on Living in New Bern and Beyond Show
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I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the care and support I received during my recent hospital experience. I would like to share my story in the hope others may learn and gain a little respect for COVID-19. I
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Public Invited to Virtual Conference for Education of Available Mental Health Resources CarolinaEast Medical Center’s Crossroads Mental Health hosts New Bern’s Fifth Annual Health Conference to provide the community with an opportunity to learn what mental health resources are available in our
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