Navigator Newspaper hit the streets of New Bern, NC today

Letter From the Editor: Navigator Newspaper Hit the Streets Today

When I asked people what they thought about New Bern Now creating a local print newspaper, many thought I had lost my mind. It was the same look and response I received when I launched NewBernNow.com almost 14 years ago. Others were […]
Gazebo at Union Point Park (photo by Elaine Rouse for New Bern Now)

Things to Do Around the Greater New Bern Area: Dec. 16 – 18, 2022

Around Town Wreaths Across America honors and remembers our nation’s service members by placing live balsam wreaths on veterans’ headstones. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Dec 17 at 12 p.m. at the New Bern National Cemetery located at 1711 National […]
The Bears

The Bears Perform at The Pointe!

THE BEARS bring their unique brand of vintage Rock & Roll to Fairfield Harbour on Thursday December 22! THE BEARS will play your favorite songs the way you remember them, in a high-energy show bursting with harmony, humor, nostalgia, hot licks, and […]
Treasurer Folwell Seeking Public Perspective on Health Care Costs at New Bern Forum

New Bern Public Forum Raises Awareness of the Medical Debt De-Weaponization Act

State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, spoke out to protect patients from the crushing medical debt that burdens Eastern North Carolina during a public hearing on the Medical Debt De-Weaponization Act in New Bern on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Treasurer Folwell was joined by state […]
Renovations at New Bern Civic Theatre

Renovations Have Begun at New Bern Civic Theatre

As New Bern Civic Theatre (NBCT) brought the curtain down on its final 2022 performance Dec. 4, a demo team went to work within the hour tearing up the entire west wing of the Athens Theatre lobby. The plan required an expanse […]
Jessica Rhue named Director of Development Services

City of New Bern Hires Jessica Rhue as Director of Development Services

The City of New Bern announces the hiring of Jessica (Jessie) Rhue as Director of Development Services. Mrs. Rhue comes to New Bern from Onslow County, and her first day on the job will be January 3, 2023. As part of the […]
Director of Public Works

City of New Bern Promotes George Chiles as Director of Public Works

The City of New Bern announces the promotion of George Chiles to Director of Public Works. At Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, City Manager Foster Hughes made the announcement and introduced Mr. Chiles as the new director. Mr. Chiles has served as […]