Looking for something to do in New Bern, NC and beyond? Here’s a list of upcoming events and things to do. Veterans Join the Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden and Craven NC Works Employment Center on Nov. 7, 2025, from […]
Jeffey Odham and Lainy White projected winners of runoff races in New Bern, according to unofficial election results. The voter turnout increased by two percent since the October municipal election. Unofficial results that were available at 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2025 […]
The Ward 1 alderman resigned his seat. Aldermen Rick Prill of Ward 1 notified the Board of Aldermen during a meeting on Oct. 28 that he was resigning from the board effective Nov. 1, 2025. He said some time ago, he and […]
Tuesday is the last day to vote for the mayor and Ward 4 alderman runoff races. If you haven’t voted again for New Bern’s mayor and Ward 4 alderman races, you can vote on Tuesday, which is the Runoff Election Day in […]
A look back at the city’s electric utility gives insight into the expansion of electric power in New Bern, NC. Every election year, some politicians say New Bern has one of the lowest property tax rates east of Interstate 95, but they […]
>Considered a “Yankee” by a few of my dearest Southern friends, I was thrilled to hear about the “Remembering the War” re-enactments and symposiums throughout this weekend. Many people are excited to hear the cannons and see the muzzleloader guns fired. I […]
> My first trip to The Wild Animal Rehabilitation Center of Eastern NC was exciting and educational. The second trip was even better because I remembered the camera! A special thanks to Ellen Westermann, Founder and Director of the Wild Arc for […]