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Sign up for New Bern Citizens Police Academy

The New Bern Police Department is excited to host the 25th session of the Citizens Police Academy beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. The Citizens Police Academy provides an opportunity for interested participants to learn about the department’s daily operations, gain an informed perspective […]
Record Swordfish

North Carolina Certifies New State Swordfish Record Weighing in at 504 Pounds

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Cary Carney of Newport caught the 504-pound, 8-ounce fish about 55 miles off Morehead City on Aug. 21. Carney was fishing aboard the Willow B, captained by […]
9/11 Memorial

Public Invited to the Fairfield Harbour 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

The public is invited to the Fairfield Harbour 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, September 11, 2022. The ceremony will take place at the 9/11 Memorial located at Fairfield Harbour Community Center and Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department, 585 Broad Creek Road. The ceremony […]
The Bonafides presents "Made Here, Played Here"

New Bern Civic Theatre Hosts The Bonafides — “Made Here, Played Here”

New Bern Civic Theatre (NBCT) presents a musical revue by The Bonafides, sharing the music and stories of musicians from North Carolina. This show is presented one-night only on September 10, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. This show was written and developed in New […]
Reenactor group

Living History at the New Bern Battlefield Park

Have you ever wondered what life was like in your great-grandfather’s time? Here is an opportunity to find out. Re-enactors from the 5th and 7th NC Infantry Regiments will set up a full period camp at New Bern Battlefield Park Saturday, October […]
Bag-End Riverside UMC

Bag-End Duo to Perform at Riverside United Methodist Church

The acoustic duo Bag-End will perform in the Fellowship Hall of Riverside United Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon September 25. Bag-End features Mat Kerlin on vocals, harmonica, and percussion and Dan Lehman on rhythm guitar. Bag-End draws inspiration from the music of the […]
Mayor Jeffrey Odham's connection to Craeberne Forest

New Bern Mayor Odham Won’t Acknowledge Business and “Close Familiar” Relationship

Mayor Jeffrey Odham will not acknowledge that his business and familiar relationship with land developer, Patrick McCullough, has led to and could result in future potential conflicts of interest when it comes to the New Bern Board of Aldermen (BOA) voting on […]