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Learn New Bern’s History — Port City, Tryon Palace, Civil War to Downtown Renaissance

December 29, 2022

Craven Community College’s Lifetime Learning Center is pleased to announce a new series of history lectures. Together with our partners, Craven-Pamlico Regional Library, James City Historical Society, New Bern Historical Society, Swiss Bear, Inc., and Tryon Palace, we will present five history lectures. Our goal […]

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Duke Energy vehicle assessing power outage in New Bern on Dec. 24, 2022

Duke Energy Alert — Help Avoid Rotating Power Outage

December 25, 2022

Duke Energy sent a text alert on Dec 25. at 9:44 p.m. stating, “The extremely low temperatures & high energy demand continue to place an unusual strain on the energy grid. Please consider powering down all nonessential electric devices and delaying unnecessary

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Joan Smith pictured with Abbey Clark and Von Lewis during her 107 Birthday Party in New Bern NC

New Bern Resident Joan Smith Celebrates 107 Birthday

December 23, 2022

Longtime New Bern resident Joan Smith celebrated her 107 Birthday on December 20. She was born in 1915. Penny Sullivan described Centenarian Joan Smith’s Birthday party as “a gala affair held at Brookdale Senior Living on Glenburnie Road. The party started with

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Hearne's Fine Jewelry donates to New Bern Civic Theatre

Hearne’s Fine Jewelry Makes Naming Donation

December 23, 2022

New Bern Civic Theatre (NBCT) is pleased to announce and formally thank Hearne’s Fine Jewelry for their philanthropic generosity as the lead naming gift donor for the Athens Theatre balcony level seating renovation. NBCT, a non-profit community-based theatre in downtown New Bern,

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City of New Bern Honors Employee of The Year 2022

December 23, 2022

The City of New Bern announces honors for three employees selected as Employee of the Year. The honorees were named at the City’s employee holiday luncheon earlier this month. Then, they were honored at the Dec. 13 Board of Aldermen meeting. Each

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Santa with Elves inside the O.Marks Building in Downtown New Bern (photo from Berry Merry Christmas)

Santa Relocates Inside O. Marks Building During Inclement Weather

December 22, 2022

Visits and photos with Santa will take place inside the O. Marks Building Dec. 22 thru Christmas Eve due to rain and predicted wind and dropping temperatures. Chief Elf Perky Twinkle Toes Amanda Banks wrote in a press release, “Our logistics team

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James Reed Lane in New Bern, NC (photo by Elaine Rouse)

Editor’s Letter: Become Part of Reporting Local News

December 20, 2022

New Bern Now’s Navigator newspaper hit the streets on Dec. 16, 2022. It was a large undertaking. We are taking time to regroup and look at ways to move forward. Our purpose is to provide local news and information about the people,

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Chef Vivian Howard presents Viv's Fridge

Chef Vivian Howard Bringing Prepared Holiday Meals to New Bern

December 19, 2022

The standalone smart refrigerators are stocked with holiday appetizers, entrees, sides, desserts and even gifts Chef Vivian Howard, star and co-creator of the PBS shows, “A Chef’s Life” and “Somewhere South,” has added a Viv’s Fridge, a smart refrigerator offering prepared meals,

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Knights of Columbus, Monsignor James R. Jones Council 3303 Assist the Craven County Senior Center Christmas Party 2022. The Monsignor Ronald R. Jones Council 3303 Knights assisted by serving lunch and distributing gifts at the Craven County Senior Center on Friday, December 16th. The Senior Center Staff expressed their gratitude to the Knights for their efforts in bringing joy to the Seniors of the New Bern and Craven County community. Jerry Abramowski (lead), Kevin Blust, Dan Macsay, Phil and Francis Nassef, Denny Colbert, Brian Tolbert, Roger Brown and Randall Ramian.

Knights of Columbus Council 3303 Spread Holiday Cheer to Craven County Seniors

December 19, 2022

Knights of Columbus, Monsignor James R. Jones Council 3303 Assist the Craven County Senior Center Christmas Party 2022. The Monsignor Ronald R. Jones Council 3303 Knights assisted by serving lunch and distributing gifts at the Craven County Senior Center on Friday, December

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Navigator Newspaper hit the streets of New Bern, NC today

Letter From the Editor: Navigator Newspaper Hit the Streets Today

December 16, 2022

When I asked people what they thought about New Bern Now creating a local print newspaper, many thought I had lost my mind. It was the same look and response I received when I launched NewBernNow.com almost 14 years ago. Others were

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Learn New Bern’s History — Port City, Tryon Palace, Civil War to Downtown Renaissance

Duke Energy Alert — Help Avoid Rotating Power Outage

New Bern Resident Joan Smith Celebrates 107 Birthday

Hearne’s Fine Jewelry Makes Naming Donation

City of New Bern Honors Employee of The Year 2022

Santa Relocates Inside O. Marks Building During Inclement Weather

Editor’s Letter: Become Part of Reporting Local News

Chef Vivian Howard Bringing Prepared Holiday Meals to New Bern

Knights of Columbus Council 3303 Spread Holiday Cheer to Craven County Seniors

Letter From the Editor: Navigator Newspaper Hit the Streets Today

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