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Call for Artists: Apply for Inclusive Public Art Project

Tryon Palace and Craven Arts Council & Gallery are seeking a qualified artist for the Z. Smith Reynolds Inclusive Public Art Project. This artist will lead the design of a new public art project honoring the contributions of free and enslaved black […]
Craven Smart Start Director Cassandra Bennett

Craven Smart Start Board of Directors Hires Executive Director

The Craven Smart Start Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Cassandra Bennett as the Executive Director of the local Smart Start organization. In this position, Ms. Bennett will lead the local non-profit that administers the funding and programs […]
Now Hiring Media Coordinator

New Bern Now is Seeking a Media Coordinator

New Bern Now is an independently owned local news and information source. We connect our audience with the people, places, events, and happenings in New Bern and surrounding areas. We’re looking to hire a Media Coordinator with exceptional communication skills and the ability […]
Alderman Odham and Patrick McCullough

Records Reveal New Bern’s Mayor is Connected to Land Developer

“If any vote has a direct substantial financial impact on a member, you will not be able to vote.” – Tom Carruthers Update: This was published prior to Mayor Odham taking the oath of office so we updated his title to reflect […]
Sound Rivers Swim Guide - August 12 2022

Sound Rivers Swim Guide Report – August 12, 2022

NOTE: In some areas of our watersheds, we’ve had some hard rain on Thursday into Friday. If there’s a hard rain in the 24 hours between when we take our samples (Thursday) and when get results (Friday), our results may not be […]
Down Home Country Barn Blast

Down Home Country Barn Blast Supports Craven Master Gardener Efforts

Craven County Master Gardeners are hosting a fundraiser dinner at Dancing Branch Farm, September 17 from 4 – 7 p.m. Dinner will be catered by The Country Biscuit and there will be an auction of delicious desserts home made by Master Gardeners. […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen

New Bern Board of Aldermen to be Sworn in on Monday, August 15, 2022

AMENDED: Email received at 4:38 p.m. on August 12, 2022 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Dana E. Outlaw. Prayer Coordinated by Mayor Outlaw. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call. 3. Consent Agenda 4. Consider Adopting a Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing […]