Find out what’s happening in and around New Bern, North Carolina!
The second phase of a development expected to bring a total of 68 new homes to Derby Park was given final approval last week by the New Bern Planning and Zoning Board. Athens Acres Phase Two, which was formerly known as Derby […]
New phase of Derby Park subdivision approved, 68 total homes expected Read More »
BSH Home Appliances is passionate about starting our students back to school with the school supplies needed to start them on the road to success. PIE president Debra Hurst and BSH Home Appliances US Chief Technology Officer Andy MacLaren announced that BSH
Craven County Partners In Education announces “Stuff the Bus” event Read More »
Craven Arts Council & Gallery is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program grants through 5 p.m. August 31, 2023. Since 1977, The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality
Craven Arts Council accepting grant applications Read More »
Around Town Check out the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. The Next Chapter Books and Art will host Author Dina Greenberg for a reading and signing of NERMINA’S CHANCE on
Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern: July 14-16 Read More »
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County has requested the donation of a Eubanks Street home and adjacent property that the organization says would be ideal for a new “cluster” housing development. Tracey Lilly, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Craven County,
Craven Habitat for Humanity asks for Eubanks St. home, property for new development Read More »
City Hall’s courtroom was packed during the New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting on July 11. Many in attendance were there in opposition to a rezoning request. The request was made by Stars & Stripes 4F, LLC to rezone 20.44 acres of
Residents oppose rezoning, New Bern Board of Aldermen denied request Read More »
Local Taekwondo competitors bring home 13 medals from the 2023 AAU Taekwondo National Competition held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., July 2 – 8. The Craven County athletes from Empower Taekwondo competed among 4,000 athletes from around the United States. “Our team earned
Craven County Athletes win medals at AAU Taekwondo National Competition Read More »
While the City of New Bern has set aside more than half the money needed for construction of the new Stanley White Recreation Center, an additional $6.3 million will be necessary to complete the project, according to information presented at the board
The Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) will hold a ribbon cutting next week to celebrate the opening of its new facility at 1106 Clarks Road in New Bern. The $1.8 million building, which broke ground last October, is located across from
Craven CARTS to open new facility next week, will make way for DSS expansion Read More »
The War in Ukraine rages and history repeats itself. Nermina is a refugee of an almost forgotten war in 1990s’ Bosnia. NERMINA’S CHANCE tells a story of resilience and rebirth that is equally urgent today. Following the author’s 2022 Book tour in
Local bookstore to host book signing for Author Dina Greenberg Read More »