Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

NC State Board of Elections Issues Guidance on Maintaining Safe and Orderly Polling Places

The State Board of Elections today released detailed guidance aimed at ensuring all voters can safely and securely cast their ballot and election officials can perform their duties free of harassment, intimidation, and interference. State and federal laws prohibit intimidation or interference […]
New Bern Bridges

Things to Do Around the Greater New Bern Area: Oct. 6 – 9, 2022

Around Town MumFest kicks off on October 8 and will continue through October 9. For a schedule of events, see their website. National Spinning and Weaving Week continues through October 8 at Tryon Palace. New Bern High School Bears at Northside High […]

MumFest Kicks Off in Downtown New Bern this Weekend

Swiss Bear and the City of New Bern are excited to kick off MumFest 2022! This weekend, Oct. 8 – 9, downtown New Bern will be filled with family fun, exhibits, attractions and entertainment for all ages. This is the city’s largest […]
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Craven Community College’s Gospel Choir is Seeking New Members

Craven Community College’s (Craven CC) 3CGC Gospel Choir is seeking new members. The group is open to students and the community, and no experience is required. “We are actively looking for anyone who loves singing and wants to spread the gospel through […]
Moana JR

Local Youth Perform Moana Jr. at RiverTowne Players

Join the New Bern area’s brightest young stars at RiverTowne Players beginning this weekend for Disney’s Moana Jr. Disney’s Moana Jr. is directed by Aaron Williams, co-produced by Susie Tilley and Michelle Garren-Flye with choreography by Dora Bullock and musical direction by […]
Centenary United Methodist Church

Craven Messiah Chorus Performing Messiah for the First Time Since 2019

James Ogle, conductor, will return to New Bern for the thirty-eighth performance of George Friderick Handel’s Messiah, set for Monday, December 5 at Centenary United Methodist Church, on the corner of New and Middle Streets. An Open Rehearsal will be held at […]
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Community Forum — Inclusive Public Art Initiative Project

In the spring of 2022, the Tryon Palace Foundation was awarded a planning grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Inclusive Public Art Initiative. Tryon Palace is working with community organizations to plan a permanent, public art project. This new public art project will […]