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New Bern, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up New Bern! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Havelock man charged after New Bern woman’s fatal overdose
- Meet the New Bern High students who just scored national Beta honors
- Celebrate sisterhood over tea while supporting justice-involved women in New Bern
Also on today's calendar: Ghosts of New Bern and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 75.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Havelock man arrested in New Bern woman's death (newbernsj.com) — Craven County investigators have charged a Havelock man in connection with the overdose death of a 32-year-old New Bern woman, Amber Ryan. Authorities say the suspect, already jailed on multiple drug and firearm charges, now faces a felony death by distribution count after an autopsy linked her late-July death to allegedly sold narcotics. 
2. New Bern Beta Club members place in top 10 nationally (newbernsj.com) — New Bern High School students have brought national recognition home, with three Beta Club members placing in the top 10 at the 2026 National Beta Convention, including a national agriscience champion. The school’s growing chapter, founded in 2024, also earned School of Merit and School of Distinction honors while students continue serving the community and competing in academics, arts and engineering.
3. Sisterhood Par-Tea to mark fifth anniversary in New Bern (wcti12.com) — Women and allies in New Bern are invited to Tried By Fire, Inc.’s fifth annual Sisterhood Par-Tea on Sept. 12 at the Harrison Center on Middle Street. The English-style tea benefits My Sister’s House, a transitional home supporting women leaving prison or jail with housing, job training and counseling, and will feature refreshments, a speaker with lived experience and program updates.
4. Cyclosporiasis cases rise in Eastern Carolina, health officials urge precautions (witn.com) — Cyclosporiasis cases are climbing across Eastern North Carolina, including four in Craven County, and a New Bern resident with health conditions says the outbreak has her rethinking what produce she buys. Health officials urge everyone to watch for prolonged stomach symptoms, stay hydrated, and carefully wash or peel fruits and vegetables to reduce risk.
📸 Around New Bern
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Ghosts of New Bern, 246 Middle St Ste B, New Bern
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Other local events
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Bear Unveiling The Bike Box Project/Rock Steady Boxing
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce 316 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560
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Benefit Night At Ghent's - Wreaths Across America (Cedar Grove Cemetery)
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce 316 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560
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Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Meeting Room
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Ghosts of New Bern →
Ghosts of New Bern, 246 Middle St Ste B, New Bern
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Planning & Zoning Meeting
New Bern City Calendar 205 First St, New Bern, NC 28562
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Tracy Lawrence →
The Maola at Riverside, 1400 N Craven St, New Bern
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Ghosts of New Bern →
Ghosts of New Bern, 246 Middle St Ste B, New Bern
7:30 pm
Friday August 7
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Saturday August 15
Tuesday August 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bear Unveiling The Bike Box Project/Rock Steady Boxing
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce 316 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560
10:30 am -
Benefit Night At Ghent's - Wreaths Across America (Cedar Grove Cemetery)
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce 316 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560
5:00 pm -
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Meeting Room
8:00 am -
Planning & Zoning Meeting
New Bern City Calendar 205 First St, New Bern, NC 28562
5:30 pm
Friday August 7
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 13
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- North Carolina Schools posted a job opening for Area Day Instructional Facilitator in New Bern. Apply here.
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Cake Decorator in New Bern. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Bern here.
Ok New Bern! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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