Union Point Park

Celebrate Earth Day in New Bern: April 22 – 23

We’re happy to announce that we’re teaming up with New Bern Parks & Recreation, Carolina Nature Coalition, North Carolina Wildlife Federation, River Bend Community Organic Garden, New Bern High School Green Team, and possibly a couple of other local organizations, to host […]
Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

April 22 is the Deadline for Voter Registration for Primary and Municipal Elections

The regular voter registration deadline is Friday, April 22 for North Carolinians who want to vote on Primary Election Day, May 17, or by mail. The following are nine reminders for voters and prospective voters as this deadline approaches: Eligible individuals have […]
Antique Car Show in Downtown New Bern NC

30th Annual Antique Automobile Show Coming to New Bern

Do you have a 1938 Delahayne 135M Roadster or a 1934 Ford Model 40 Speedster? Or how about a sleek 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt or a 1919 Pierce Arrow that stands seven feet tall at its highest point? It is unlikely that you […]
weekly job board for craven county nc - nc works

NCWorks Weekly Job Board for April 20, 2022

CarolinaEast Health System – EMT/Paramedic [JO #12191214] City of Havelock – Police Officers Trainee [JO #12187375] City of New Bern – Canoe & Kayak Attendant (Seasonal/PT) [JO #12183613] County of Jones – Child Support Agent I [12120117] County of Pamlico – Animal […]
Bois Vert - Patricia pasteur painting

ROY G BIV Exhibition showcases Use of Color

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present ROY G BIV in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the month of May. This exhibition features the work of local artists who were challenged to create unique pieces using […]
RP3 Presentation 2022

City’s Public Utilities Department Receives National Recognition

For the third time, New Bern’s Department of Public Utilities has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. At Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Charlie Bauschard, […]
photo of Camp Patterson

Lunch and Learn: The Forgotten History of Camp Patterson

Do you know the CCC? It was an important program for many of our grandparents! During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps was started as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. It began as a means to provide educational, recreational […]