MOEN and Publix Campaign Leaders accept their Community Champion Awards for outstanding Workplace Campaigns. L to R: Aaron Wood, Regina Sorg, and Brittney Benton of Publix #1533 in New Bern; Jennifer Best of MOEN; and Sandra Phelps, Executive Director of UWCC. United Way of Coastal Carolina’s 2018-19 Campaign Leaders & Partners Appreciation Luncheon was held […] Continue reading 
Saturday, April 20 THE BEARS perform for a buffet-and-dancing Spring Fling at Attitudes Pub & Grill in River Bend, Saturday April 20! THE BEARS will play your favorite songs the way you remember them, in a high-energy show bursting with harmony, humor, nostalgia, and hot licks. You can sit back and enjoy the show, or […] Continue reading 
The UHOOs present a free concert at Riverside United Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon, May 4. The Saturday afternoon concert will be in the Fellowship Hall of Riverside United Methodist Church, in New Bern. Here is how the group describes itself: “UHOOs stands for the Ukulele Hoalohas Of Oriental. ‘Hoaloha’ means friend in Hawaiian. Our […] Continue reading 
Craven CC will host the 2019 NC Student Transition Resource Initiative for Veteran’s Education (STRIVE) Eastern Conference on Wednesday, April 24 at Orringer Auditorium on the New Bern campus. The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Founded in 2014 as a project of the Governor’s […] Continue reading 
Many of you may know Colleen Maloney, but did you know she’s a “Foodie”? Colleen’s true passion lies with cooking and food so it was no surprise to us when she recently launched “Tastebud Adventure” with food finds at the epicenter! She explores the latest food industry trends, visits restaurants, shares delicious recipes, and tastes […] Continue reading 
Tryon Palace is pleased to announce they have contracted with HistoriCorps, who have begun work at the New Bern Academy. Beginning Monday, April 8, volunteers with HistoriCorps have begun repointing historic brickwork with traditional lime mortar to restore and protect the New Bern Academy. The repair of this important historic building is being made possible […] Continue reading 
On Good Friday, April 19, Christ Church will be presenting the St. John Passion by Bob Chilcott. A “dramatic yet optimistic retelling of the Passiontide Story,” the performance features Dan Palimetakis (Evangelist), Christopher Short (Jesus), Joseph Morris (Pilate), Luana Palimetakis (Soprano), Marcia Linder-Badgley (Organist), as well as the Christ Church Parish Choir. The performance is […] Continue reading 
Come out for a fun afternoon of learning and eco-friendly kids arts and crafts on Saturday, April 20th from 1 – 4 p.m. at the corner of Craven and S. Front Streets in the vacant lot next to Mitchell Hardware. The After Party will be hosted by the North Carolina Music Zone and the Brown […] Continue reading 
RAISE YOUR HAND – OR BETTER YET – CONTACT US if you are interested in one of the following opportunities with Habitat for Humanity of Craven County: ReSTORE AMBASSADORS/DRIVER (paid positions) If you are interested in a Full-Time or a Part-Time position with our ReStore as one of our Ambassadors to pick up donations from […] Continue reading 
Episode 115 Today we talked about community news from locals; along with businesses and nonprofits! We also talked about the latest happenings in and around town and went Staytrippin’, Daytrippin’, and Night Trippin’ to surrounding areas! During this show, New Bern Now’s Podsquad: Kathy Morrison (New Bern Historical Society), Rich Sheridan (Crystal Coast Discovery Map), […] Continue reading 
Saturday, April 13th 1 – 2 years old – Hunt starts @ 11am (1 parent may assist their child); 3 – 5 years old – Hunt starts at 11:15am (No parents may assist); 6 – 8 years old – Hunt starts at 11:30am; 9 – 12 years old – Hunt starts @ 11:45am Activities start […] Continue reading 
Thursday, April 11th – Sip With String Art Join us for our first Sip & String Art Class. The first of many crafting classes with wine! $40 per person, including your first glass of wine and craft kit. You may purchase additional wine by the glass or by the bottle. We will hold the class […] Continue reading 
Craven County Clean Sweep sponsors four annual clean up events on the first Saturdays of February, May, August and October to help keep New Bern streets and waterways free of litter. The upcoming one will be Saturday, May 4th, but if that day is not convenient, you can choose another day that fits your schedule! […] Continue reading 
We are FINE! (Frustrated, Insecure, Neurotic & Emotional) We are over half a year past Hurricane Florence and the mess she left behind. Everyone in our little corner of eastern North Carolina has been impacted even if there was no damage to their home or business. We are all carrying around a weight of concern […] Continue reading 
Whether your garden is struggling or thriving, you can always do something to improve your space. The River Bend Community Organic Garden and Education Center will present a free workshop, Five Questions for a Better Garden on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:30 pm at River Bend Town Hall. Five simple questions: where, why, what, when, how. The details of the answers […] Continue reading 
Historical Society Lunch & Learn May 8 Presented by Mark Sandvigen It has been 100 years since World War I, the “War to End All Wars”. Mark Sandvigen will join the New Bern Historical Society at the Chelsea Restaurant May 8 at 11:30am for Lunch & Learn with a look back from the United States […] Continue reading