Party City now at Staples
Staples is excited to announce our new partnership with Party City, bringing an expanded range of celebration essentials directly to our community. With this collaboration, customers can now find vibrant balloons, festive piñatas, and a wide selection of party supplies right in our store. In addition, our Print & Marketing Services team is ready to support local events with custom banners, invitations, event boards, and yard signs making Staples a one-stop destination for both planning and promoting any
Tried By Fire Fashion Show Headlines New Bern Fashion Week on March 28
Tried By Fire, Inc. is pleased to host the First New Bern Fashion Week & Fashion Show on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Carolina Colours Pavilion, 3300 Waterscape Way. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres catered by the venue’s executive culinary staff, with a cash bar, silent auction, and other special surprises for this fundraising event to benefit My Sister’s House, a supportive transitional home for justice-involved women who do not have safe alternatives for housing when
Craven Community College Receives $2.4 Million Gift from Tim and Linda Hinken
NEW BERN – Craven Community College (Craven CC) has received a $2.4 million gift from Dr. Tim and Linda Hinken, marking one of the largest private donations in the College’s history. The gift, which was bequeathed after the Hinkens’ death in 2024, will support major capital projects, expand workforce development opportunities in the healthcare field, and establish the Tim and Linda Hinken Memorial Scholarship Endowment to benefit future students. A significant portion of the funding will be directed
World Renowned Singer and Historian Mary D. Williams Performs ''Stories that Still Sing''
(NEW BERN, NC) February 12, 2026 - Celebrate Black History Month with Tryon Palace on Feb. 19, at 6 p.m., at the North Carolina History Center with "Stories that Still Sing: Lyrics, the pathway to freedom," a powerful and engaging performance by Mary D. Williams. Tryon Palace is a part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR). Mary D. Williams is a gospel singer, civil rights historian, former adjunct professor at Duke University, and author of five books. Ms. Williams
Main Gallery: For the Record
Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents community exhibition using recycled vinyl records March 2026 317 Middle Street Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) is proud to present their For the Record exhibition, featuring artwork created from vinyl records. Artists used vinyl records from CAC&G’s album collection as the predominant medium in their creations – encouraging artist to explore a variety of themes and styles. An open reception will be hosted at Artwalk on Friday, March 13th from 5 – 8 pm,
