My Pants Fashion Show flyers with two young children

Local Author and Transplant Recipient Uses Awards to Host Fashion Show

Local author and bilateral lung transplant recipient Nicole Kohr will host the “My Pants” Fashion show featuring local children at The Next Chapter Books & Art on Saturday, July 30 at 10 a.m. (rain date July 31). Kohr moved to North Carolina […]
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Craven County Sports and Events Committee Hosts Inaugural Trail to Tryon

On November 12, 2022, the Craven County Sports and Events Committee will host the first-ever Trail to Tryon event weekend. This three-day experience will include a half marathon, 10K, and 5K race, each of which offers both in-person and virtual options for […]
‘Cliffs at Cill Rialaig’ by Joyce Stratton

Artist Joyce Stratton Work Featured in “Ireland – Stone and Weather” Exhibit

Craven Arts Council is proud to present the work of Joyce Stratton in the Director’s Gallery for the month of August. Joyce Stratton is a local artist known for her abstract paintings. Opening reception will be held during the August ArtWalk on […]
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Sound Rivers Swim Guide Report – July 22, 2022

Lower Neuse: Three sites failed in the Lower Neuse this week: Trent Woods and Brice’s Creek near New Bern and Pierce Creek in Oriental. Upper Neuse: All sites passed on the Upper Neuse this week! Tar-Pamlico: All sites passed on the Tar-Pamlico […]

NC Recruiters to Participate in Virtual Career Fair for Government Agencies and Non-Profits

What: State of North Carolina recruiters will participate in a Virtual Government and Non-Profit Jobs Hiring Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. Jobseekers visiting the State of North Carolina chatroom will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of […]
New Bern City Hall

Debates for Candidates Running for New Bern Alderman of Ward 1 and 2

We hosted debates for candidates running for Alderman of Ward 1 and 2 in April 2022. We also hosted debates for candidates running for Mayor, Alderman pf Ward 1, 2, and 6. In case you missed the debates on New Bern Now’s […]
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A Visit to the New Bern-Craven County Public Library

Had my first visit and received my first North Carolina library card at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library  a few weeks ago – only took four years after I moved here! While there I was given a tour of the library’s […]