New Bern Convention Center and Tryon Palace Close
Craven County shuts the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center through March 31 and Tryon Palace closes New Bern’s tourism crown jewel. April bookings are tentative as operations pause. the center had only resumed activities in 2019 after Hurricane Florence repairs. Tryon Palace draws tens of thousands nationwide to the rebuilt Colonial Palace and its history museum.
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Newbornsy.com Adds National Sports News To Print
In response to the COVID-19 health crisis the New Bern Sun Journal adjusts coverage. The print edition now includes top national sports news behind the Nation's Health pages, with content from USA Today and Ganett sister papers.
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Businesses brace for impact in New Bern area
The Sun Journal reports New Bern leaders and downtown business owners discuss strategies to weather the COVID-19 disruption. Council member Danny Batten cautions firms will face hard decisions on payments and staffing as the economy slows and officials monitor possible state actions. Lynn Harakal of Swiss Bear See IMPACT.
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Trump seeks emergency checks for public aid plan
President Trump urges Congress to move rapid economic relief with direct payments to Americans within two weeks. Treasury chief Mnuchin notes fast action as states tighten gatherings amid rising illness.
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Schools brace for long haul with remote learning plan
As Governor Cooper closes schools through March 28 and likely beyond, Craven and nearby districts unveil internet based instruction and meal delivery by bus. Superintendent Meghan Doyle notes prior planning, with iPads or Chromebooks for students and free Wi Fi for those without home access. Pamlico and Jones County schools were contacted but did not respond at press time.
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