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CarolinaEast plans to build a health care clinic in the Five Points area of New Bern
Plans are in the works for CarolinaEast Health System to build a health care facility in the Five Points area of New Bern, NC. The site of the proposed clinic is 727 Third St., between the new Stanley White Recreation Center and the old one, next to Indigo Ridge apartments.
Bradham's Legacy non-profit purchases deed to Wells Fargo building on Front Street
NEW BERN, Craven County — Bradham's Legacy, a North Carolina non-profit named after Caleb Bradham, the man who invented Pepsi in New Bern, has purchased the deed to the Wells Fargo building at 401 S Front St. in downtown New Bern. The deed was made official on April 24,...
New Bern Board of Aldermen meet, contract work for roadways approved
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — On Tuesday, the Board of Aldermen met in New Bern. One of the items on the agenda included the approval of a contract for work on Walt Bellamy Drive and Bern Street. Just over half a million dollars will go into water and sewage improvements for both the 1200 block […]
How you can make a difference in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
New Bern, CRAVEN COUNTY — May 11 marks the 31st anniversary of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive where communities across the nation join forces in the ongoing battle against hunger. It’s an effort spearheaded by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). This initiative hailed as the largest...
Weather Radio Wednesdays return with Chief Meteorologist Donnie Cox
Our area can experience some pretty dramatic weather which is why having a weather radio can help you and your family stay weather alert. We’re partnering with local businesses every Wednesday in the month of May for a weather radio event. You can purchase a weather radio and before you go a staff member will program it for you.
‘Meeting the farmers behind the food:’ Craven County Schools hosts Farm Expo
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — More than 900 fourth graders from Craven and Jones counties gathered in New Bern on Wednesday for Craven County Schools’ Farm Expo. There were 26 booths showing students where milk comes from, how crops like rice are grown, how food is harvested and transported and also letting the students try […]
Woman hit while riding bicycle dies from injuries sustained in crash
HAVELOCK, Craven County — A woman who was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle while riding her bicycle in Havelock on Apr. 17, 2024, has died. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 70 and Stonebridge Trail. Alisha Kelly, 23, was the woman who was...
Local kids get farm-to-table education at New Bern National Guard Armory event
Have you ever wondered where your food comes from?. Today students from Craven and Jones County Elementary Schools found out. The National Guard Armory in New Bern held a farm-to-table event to teach nearly 1,000 kids exactly where their food comes from. Lauren Weyand, a coordinator for the event says...
Steps and Sips Parkinson’s Awareness event
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness, the Bike Box Project and Rock Steady Boxing in the city of New Bern are putting on an event this weekend to raise money in a fun way for a great cause. It’s called “Steps and Sips” and on April...
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office to receive custom made vest for K-9
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A non-profit organization has donated a bullet and stab protective vest for a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K9 named Athos. Vested Interest in K9s, INC., is a charity whose mission is to provide these vests as well as other forms of assistance to dogs related to law enforcement and other agencies […]
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