Hope For The Warriors Patriot Day Challenge

Participate in Hope For The Warriors Virtual Wellness Challenge

Participants can now register for the Hope For The Warriors Patriot Day 30×30 Virtual Wellness Challenge. Kicking off Sept. 1 and running through Sept. 30, individuals can participate in the free virtual wellness challenge from anywhere in the world. The Patriot Day […]
Bike Box Project and Rock Steady Boxing in New Bern

Join Rock Steady Boxing and Bike Box Project for Grand Opening

Bike Box Project and Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) New Bern will host a Grand Opening on September 1, 2022! Three special events will be held on August 24 and 27 and September 1. August 24: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. RSB Workshop […]
Bank of the Arts exterior

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 Newly elected Mayor Jeffrey Odham sales manager for a paint company. It turns out, he’s involved in the construction, real […]
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 […]