New Bern City Hall Clock (photo by Elaine Rouse for New Bern Now)

Countdown to 2023: New Bern’s New Year’s Eve Block Party

Join the City of New Bern for their fifth annual New Year’s Eve Block Party. According to a press release from Colleen Roberts, public information officer, the free event will be held on Dec 31, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection […]
James Reed Lane in New Bern, NC (photo by Elaine Rouse)

Editor’s Letter: Become Part of Reporting Local News

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, […]
Trent Park Elemetary PIE Grant Recipient

Trent Park Elementary School Awarded $7,500 Grant for Reading Program

The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $7,500 grant to the Craven County Partners In Education to fund the International Paper Literacy Grant. This grant is just one example of International Paper’s commitment to the company’s signature causes, which include education, hunger, […]

Little Talks: A Lecture by Carol Tokarski and Jan Francoeur

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present Little Talks in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts. Little Talks is a casual lecture series that invites attendees to listen to experts on a given subject and participate in […]
Chef Vivian Howard presents Viv's Fridge

Chef Vivian Howard Bringing Prepared Holiday Meals to New Bern

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, […]
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

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 […]
The Potters' Throwdown and Souper Bowl 2023

Night of The Potters’ Throwdown and Souper Bowl Competition to Support Empty Bowls

Craven Arts Council & Gallery and Religious Community Services are proud to present the Annual Potters’ Throwdown and Souper Bowl on Jan. 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Center in downtown New Bern. This annual event features potters […]