Painting by Artist Laura Gammons

Artwalk Friday: Artists and Happenings at New Bern’s Galleries and Studios

This month’s ArtWalk will be held on Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Craven Arts Council will host an opening reception for “30 Years Later” by Jan Francoeur and Carol Tokarsky. Deborah Cidboy’s works will also be on exhibit at […]
Storyteller Eddie Ellis

Carpetbaggers, Scalawags & Spies: Clandestine Affairs at New Bern

Join the New Bern Historical Society as popular speaker and local historian Eddie Ellis pulls back the curtain to share intriguing stories of behind-the-scenes nefarious activities in Civil War New Bern. You’ll meet all sorts of controversial characters, from the businessmen who […]
Alzheimer's Care and Support

Holiday Travel Tips for Families Facing Alzheimer’s

Holiday travel can be hectic for just about everyone who does it, but it can be especially challenging for the 180,000 North Carolina residents living with Alzheimer’s. Even short trips to visit family and friends during the holidays can be stressful for […]
Craven County Commissioners meeting - Dec. 5 2022 Screenshot

Craven County Board of Commissioners Seated — Chair and Vice Chair Re-elected

Commissioners Theron L. McCabe and George S. Liner said their farewells on Dec. 5 as the new board took their oath of office and were seated. Commissioners Thomas Mark, District 1, Beatrice Smith, District 3, and Etienne “E.T.” Mitchell continued to serve […]
Eastern NC Holiday Collaborative of Resources

Peletah Institute Presents Community Holiday Resiliency Collaborative

Peletah Institute for Building Resilient Communities presents the ENC Regional Church and Community Holiday Resiliency Collaborative at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center located at 203 S. Front Street on Monday, December 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. EVENT DETAILS […]
Shown at the check presentation are the principals who won The Bate Foundation Individual School Grants along with PIE board members, left to right, Don Brinkley, Debra Hurst, and Mike McCoy. The principals are, left to right, Stefanie King (West Craven Middle), Dr. Suzanne Averitt (Oaks Road Academy), Catherine Alligood (A.H. Bangert Elementary), Sherri Thomas (James W. Smith Elementary), Jerry Simmons (New Bern High), and Taimak Willis (J.T. Barber Elementary)

Partners in Education Awards $52,700 in Grants to Craven County Schools

Craven County Partners In Education has awarded a record $52,700 in grants to local Craven County Schools. These grants demonstrate PIE’s mission to support and advance educational experiences within Craven County Schools through collaborative community involvement. Partners In Education is separate from […]
Digital Literacy Program

Sign up for Free Digital Literacy Computer Classes

Digital Literacy is your portal to digital communication and community. More than ever, computers and the internet are key to socializing and maintaining contact with your friends and family. Don’t let your lack of computing skills keep you isolated—it’s never too late […]