New Bern Mardi Gras 2022

Historic Ghent Neighborhood to Host 7th Annual New Bern Mardi Gras Festival

The historic Ghent Neighborhood is hosting its seventh annual New Bern Mardi Gras festival on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Festivities will be held on Spencer Avenue between 5th and 8th Streets with the entertainment stage at 6th […]
CISA Tookit and Report for K-12 Schools

CISA Releases Report for K-12 Schools to Help Address Evolving Cybersecurity Threats

Report and Corresponding Toolkit Provides Simple and Prioritized Recommendations for the K-12 Community Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its report and toolkit for K-12 institutions to help them better protect against cybersecurity threats. The report, “Partnering to Safeguard […]
Opposition to the Destruction of Reproductive Freedoms by Sydney Gilgo

HerStory: Exhibition Presented in Conjunction with the Vagina Monologues

​Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to host HerStory, an exhibition presented in conjunction with the Vagina Monologues at the New Bern Civic Theatre. This exhibition will be on display in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts for […]
Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Craven County Boards with Vacancies Due to Be Filled In 2023

Appointments to the following Boards and Committees will be made by the Craven County Board of Commissioners during 2023: Adult Care Home Advisory Committee Community Child Protection Team* Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Authority Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority (CRSWMA) Craven Aging […]
"basketball hoop" by acidpix is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Spotlight Shines on Local Sports Jan. 15 – 21

Epiphany High School Winter Sports Men’s Basketball Jan. 13: 95-35 (L) Epiphany @ Greenfield (Wilson) Jan. 17: 76-57 (L) Epiphany @ Rocky Mount Academy (Rocky Mount) Women’s Basketball Jan. 13: 63-34 (L) Epiphany @ Greenfield (Wilson) Jan. 17: 62-41 (L) Epiphany @ Rocky […]
New Bern Historical Society Curator, Jim Hodges

Historical Society Celebrates 100 Years — Brings a Year-Long Celebration

The New Bern Historical Society will turn 100 years old this year and they plan to spend the year in celebration. From special twists on popular events, to nationally known speakers, to a commemorative exhibit in the North Carolina History Center, 2023 […]
Shooting New Berm

Update: Two Deceased, Suspected Gunman Hospitalized after Shooting in New Bern

Updated on Jan 22, 2023: The investigation into the shooting that occurred this morning is still active.  NBPD investigators have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the community. The victim who was previously listed in critical condition passed away as […]