N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is calling attention to rising vehicle fatality rates by addressing the key factors causing the deadly crashes, urging North Carolinians to put driving first while behind the wheel this summer. Last year was a historically high one […]

Around Town Do you need to talk to someone about Hwy 70 improvements? Visit NCDOT at 1188 Market St., call 1-855-925-2801 Code 7872, or check out NCDOT.gov/JamesCity. Things to Do 9th: Life on the Lesser Stairs, 3:30 p.m. at Tryon Palace, 529 […]

The study of African American heritage and culture, social justice challenges, and civil rights advocacy brought a remarkable group of students to historic New Bern on May 17th. The African American Heritage and Culture Center was excited to hear from Ayesha Coleman […]

Craven County Master Gardeners are hosting a free event Saturday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. Please join Master Gardeners Laura and Mary for a walk in the Demonstration Gardens at Craven County Cooperative Extension. Laura and Mary will be featuring their favorite and […]

On June 5th the Community Artists Gallery & Studios (CAGS) held a reception for the entrants of their 5th grade photo competition. The subject matter was flowers, and all images were to be photographed with a cell phone. The entrants all did […]

A Summer Party is scheduled for July 23rd at the New Bern Shrine Club, 2102 S Glenburnie Rd., featuring Eastern Carolina’s premier band The Main Event Band and New Bern’s own DJ Clay Kirschner. The Main Event Band features CAMMY nominee Sharon […]

The City of New Bern announces plans for its Independence Day celebration. Residents and visitors are invited to join us at Lawson Creek Park, located at 1309 Country Club Road, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4th. Festivities include live music, […]