City of New Bern's New Years Eve Block Party (photo by Keith Byers)

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 […]
Fireworks launched from Lawson Creek Park in New Bern, N.C.

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 […]
Craven County Commissioners meeting - Dec. 5 2022 Screenshot

Economic Development, Transportation, Petition of Citizens Among Agenda Items on Craven Commissioners Meeting – Jan 3, 2023

The meeting will be held on Jan. 3, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Craven County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Craven County Administration Building in New Bern. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA 1. PUBLIC […]
Food assistance for older adults

Food Assistance Available to Help Older Adults

According to the Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging (ECCAAA) website, the following is provided to inform eligible seniors of food assistance program: The ECCAAA is providing assistance to address the nutritional needs of people aged 60 years of age and […]
Train on Trent River Railroad Bridge in New Bern, NC

City of New Bern and Craven County Public Notices – Dec. 30, 2022

NOTICE OF OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY: 115 Hillmont Road NOTICE OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY NEW BERN AND CRAVEN COUNTY BEING ADVERTISED PURSUANT TO §§160-269 AND 153A-l76 OF THE N.C. GENERAL STATUTES TAKE NOTICE that […]
Exhibit Preview Party and Culinary Exhibit at Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC

History in Bloom to Showcase Floral Exhibit and Culinary Experience

This January, Tryon Palace will present an inspiring and eclectic exhibit of collection pieces from the “attic,” alongside captivating floral designs reflecting characteristics of the artifact. History in Bloom will be showcased in the Duffy Exhibition Gallery at the North Carolina History Center […]
Trail at Martin Marietta Park in New Bern.

Things to Do In and Around New Bern: Dec. 29 thru New Year’s Day

Around Town The City of New Bern Parks and Recreation will host their fifth annual New Year’s Eve Block Party on Dec. 31. Festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Pollock and Craven Streets. There will be a […]