30 Years Later on Exhibit at Bank of the Arts
Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to host 30 Years Later, an exhibition of the work of Jan Francoeur and Carol Tokarski in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts during January. This exhibition will feature works by both artists […]
Craven County Undergoes Property Reappraisal Process
Craven County Tax Administrator Leslie Young and staff held educational town hall sessions about the revaluation process at eight locations from Oct. 17 to Nov. 14, 2022. The county also produced a video of the tax administrator describing the revaluation process that […]
NBCT’s 2023 Season Showcases Purposeful Intention
New Bern Civic Theatre is setting the stage for provocative conversations about inclusivity, individualism, and the joy of being “kooky” with its 2023 Season of plays and musicals. The eight-show season begins in February with a musical about the life of Billie […]
Guidance for Repurposing Natural Christmas Trees as Sand Fencing
As the holiday season winds down, the N.C. Division of Coastal Management is providing guidance to property owners, organizations and towns that plan to accept natural Christmas trees for use in dune restoration and/or beach sand fencing. Natural Christmas trees may be […]
Board of Aldermen Approve Salary Increase, City Employees Still Underpaid
The City of New Bern hired Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) to conduct a market salary study of their workforce in February 2022 and it continued through until this the first week in December. The study compared the city’s pay scale with […]
Editorial: Renew a Sense of Community through Local News
As we kick off the new year, we ask you to consider becoming part of renewing a sense of community through local news. We believe a community needs a local nonpartisan news source comprised of stories that capture moments from birth to […]
Year in Review — Local News from 2022
Craven County and New Bern residents have been through ups and downs this past year but that hasn’t stopped them from pressing on, enjoying life and celebrating local progress! New Bern Now’s (NBN) community calendar has been chockfull of information. Articles and […]