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The city hired a South Carolina man as its new parks and recreation director, a position that pays $106,500 a year. Foster Hughes, former parks, recreation and tourism director for Conway, S.C., starts his new job in New Bern on Nov. 6. Hughes has 18 years of experience working in parks and recreation and extensive expertise in budget oversight, park and facility improvements, wellness and athletic programming, seasonal camps and programs, and special event planning, according to the City of New Bern website. City Manager Mark Stephens said the city received about 400 resumes for this position.  “Mr. Hughes distinguished himself among a large poolRead More →

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Martin Marietta donates 55 acres to the 888-acre project, gets naming rights The city is moving forward with plans for what will become the city’s largest park. Martin Marietta, the current owner of approximately 55 acres along South Glenburnie Road, presented the city with a proposal in September to donate the land under recommended usage. The land was formerly used as a rock quarry, These 55 acres completes a contiguous stretch of land and lakes totaling approximately 888 acres that will now be owned by the City of New Bern.  With the addition of this property, the City can now look at developing a masterRead More →

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Basketball Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist was born and raised in New Bern   Walt Bellamy Jr. Park is now open to the public following a dedication ceremony during MumFest weekend. The park is located at the intersection of Pollock, Jones, and Liberty streets, Walt Bellamy, Jr. was born in New Bern on July 24, 1939.  His childhood home is located just up the street from the new park at 222 Jones St.  He was a student at West Street/J.T. Barber High School and became a standout basketball player at a young age. He attended college at Indiana University and was the startingRead More →

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Photo by Rosemary Osterhus / http://www.newbern-nc.org/       Randy’s notes: This article appears on the City of New Bern website. The railroad depot, disused since 1987, was falling into disrepair until money was raised to put a new roof on it to prevent further interior deterioration. New Bern, founded as a seaport city, was losing its way due to declining shipping until the railroad was built here just before the Civil War. The railroad put New Bern back on the map. During its heyday, the train station was the transportation hub for the city and even connected to the city’s trolly service.   North CarolinaRead More →

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Each year, the New Bern Appearance Commission recognizes residents and business owners for their beautification efforts throughout the City’ s neighborhoods and communities. During the evaluation period, members of the Appearance Commission received nomination from the community, staff and other committee members and eventually selected one residential and one commercial winner from each of the six wards. Ward 1 Genevieve Moeckel, Residential … Keith and Dina Tholen, Commercial Ward 2 Rexie Allen and Dianne Hawkins, Residential … Kevin and Tracie House, Residential … Woodland Crossing Apartments, Commercial Ward 3 William and Laura Sherratt, Residential … Waterscape Way Carolina Colours Pool, Commercial Ward 4 Debra andRead More →