When I moved here, I considered New Bern a charming town known for its History, especially when it celebrated its 300th year Anniversary in 2010 as it was North Carolina’s first State Capitol. As a nature lover, I was also drawn to […]
New Bern’s Arts Scene is growing – Visit Artwalk Downtown New Bern! Read More »
Laura Johnson interviewed April Fitchett, Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of Craven County, to learn more about our local Habitat for Humanity. Listen to the audio to be aired on Radio Free ENC’s WNOS 105.9FM and 1450AM here: https://newbernnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NBN-habitat-for-humanity-123113.mp3 When asked what
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Religious Community Services (RCS) has teamed up with local marketing agency Trade Ideas to increase community awareness about what RCS is doing to address the food, clothing and shelter needs in our area. Michael McMillan, Executive Director of RCS, states, “RCS is
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Laura Jonson interviewed Jon Derby about the upcoming Artwalk on July 12, 2013. Listen to the audio to be aired on Radio Free ENC’s WNOS 105.9FM and 1450AM here: https://newbernnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NBN-art-walk-bohemian-night-071213.mp3 Laura asked Jon how he became an artist and he said, “I
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Historical Correspondence Donated to Tryon Palace Collection Photo Caption: This certificate was awarded to Hannah M. Gaston on July 1, 1823 for excellence and “successful exertions” in the subject of Geography. Hannah was one of two daughters born to William Gaston and his
Gaston/Hawks Collection Takes Intimate Look at Famous New Bern Figure Read More »
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled, stay tuned for the next BBQ! If you haven’t heard, New Bern Now has been having a great time hosting fun, Community BBQ lunches for the past year by inviting our Facebook friends. We’re happy to
New Bern Now’s Community BBQ Lunch – Cancelled! Read More »
The HOPE Family Resource Center is a community based center that offers FREE programs such as Nurturing Parenting, Angel Bear Yoga, Parent/Child Infant Massage, becoming a licensed Foster Parent, the Clothing Closet, and Lending Library. Please join us on August 1st for
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New Bern Parks & Recreation invites you and your family to Lawson Creek Park this Independence Day…for an afternoon full of fun followed by a spectacular fireworks show. The fun starts at 3:00pm with inflatable’s for the kids, misting tent, and painting.
Celebrate the 4th of July at Lawson Creek Park! Read More »
“Get back to nature, get off the grid, and have a good time” If you’ve submitted information to New Bern Now in the past 2 ½ weeks, I want to apologize if it wasn’t published in a timely manner. Due to an
Virtual Camping Trip with New Bern Now Read More »
Producers for “Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles” presented Sharon C. Bryant with “The Heritage Award” on May 26. Bryant, who begins her 14th year as Tryon Palace’s African American Outreach Coordinator in July, was given the award during the film’s
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