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After Florence: Parts of New Bern’s Tryon Palace could reopen as soon as this weekend

The historic site sits in downtown New Bern, which was battered by Florence’s high winds and flooding. Initial damage assessments from Florence, according to the city, total $100 million for both residential and commercial properties.