The Problem: The 26,200-square feet New Bern-Craven County Public Library facility was last expanded in 1992 when the population of the Greater New Bern area (New Bern, Bridgeton, River Bend, Trent Woods, Township 2, Township 7 and Township 8) was 64,683 according […]
Open Letter to the Citizens of the Greater New Bern Area — Petition for New Library Read More »
Around Town Stop by the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday, July 30! Get locally grown produce, foods, arts, crafts and meet new friends or catch up with old ones! Watch DWM Pottery in action. They are open from 8 a.m. to
Weekend Happenings In and Around New Bern: July 28 – 31, 2022 Read More »
Yesterday I visited the New Bern Firemen’s Museum thinking it will be a quick, 15-minute look-see. Boy was I wrong. I stayed for an hour and a half! You have the option to have a docent or use the touch pads at
A Visit to the New Bern Firemen’s Museum Read More »
Currently, Maurice Howland is on the board of the New Bern Preservation Foundation (NBPF) and specifically co-chair with Fred Smith on the King Solomon Lodge #1 (KSL) restoration. Due to the outstanding work of gentlemen like Ben Parish and Newsom Williams, the
Rehabilitation Continues on NC’s First African American Masonic Lodge Read More »
You are invited to New Bern’s National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Union Point Park! The New Bern Police Department is going back to where it all started and hosting a communitywide National Night
New Bern’s National Night Out Celebration Coming to Union Point Park Read More »
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County has hired a new volunteer coordinator to lead the organization in volunteer recruitment and engagement. Buna Cumbie III, will take on the position effective August 1, 2022. His primary responsibilities will include the recruitment, scheduling and
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County Announces New Volunteer Coordinator Read More »
Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board and NCWorks offers job seekers enhanced training services to improve their skills and propel their employability while providing a pathway to a high-demand career. The training services are offered to qualified individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, individuals
Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board and NCWorks Offers Essential Training Read More »
Update: Since Carole M. Dempsey is the Interim Director of the Craven County Board of Elections, we asked her to clarify the below information since Meloni Wray resigned, she responded via email on August 1, writing, “Canvass is Friday, August 5th, 2022, at
Unofficial Results for City of New Bern Runoff Election Read More »
On Friday, July 22, Tryon Palace received a donation to their collection of a handcrafted harpsichord by local craftsman, Ernest Miller. It is a single manual harpsichord, based off a 17th century design and will reside permanently in the Council Chamber. The harpsichord features hand painted designs
Ernest Miller Donates Handcrafted Harpsichord to Tryon Palace Read More »
The State Board of Elections invites the public to comment on two proposed temporary administrative rules related to tasks and duties of precinct officials at polling places and the appointment process and conduct of election observers. Written comments will be accepted through Monday,
NC Board of Elections Opens Public Comment on 2 Proposed Temporary Rules Read More »