Juneteenth of New Bern, a volunteer group, has organized a weeklong celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
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New Bern’s African American community focus of event
Dr. Erroll L. Royal will share highlights during a virtual presentation Feb. 17 on his most recent book, “Traces of Places and Faces of African Americans from the New Bern Community.”
Environmental grants awarded to eastern NC projects
The $866,591 in awards to preserve and enhance the environment is part of a settlement agreement made in 2000 between the state attorney general’s office and Smithfield Foods.
New Bern receives $1M to demolish flood-prone homes
The state and FEMA awarded New Bern close to $1 million to demolish eight flood-prone homes.
New Bern encourages review of redistricting maps
New Bern is asking its residents to review and provide feedback on proposed redistricting plans.
New Bern Kicks Off Resiliency Planning Effort
New Bern staff and officials are calling for public input on a resiliency plan and flood mitigation effort, which kicks off with a virtual public meeting Sept. 10.
Climate Change Series Features New Bern
The story of a New Bern resident whose home devastated by Hurricane Florence is featured in “Gone in a Generation,” a series in The Washington Post exploring how climate change impacts the United States and its families.
The Sun: A New Crop in New Bern
A new solar farm in New Bern is nearly complete as North Carolina becomes one of the leading producers of solar energy in the nation.
Community Colleges Offer Courses in Green Jobs
Someone will have to install those solar panels and tend to those wind farms. Several community colleges along the N.C. coast offer courses to teach the skills needed by alternative energy companies.
