New Bern Mardi Gras 2022

New Bern Mardi Gras — Were You Framed?

Fun time had by people from all walks of life today during the 6th Annual Mardi Gras in Ghent. Special thanks to all involved in making this special event happen. Did we take your pic? If you want a copy, email us […]
Little Talks - Jill Eberle flyer

Little Talks: A Lecture by Jill Eberle on Portraiture

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present Little Talks in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts. Little Talks is a casual lecture series that invites attendees to listen to an expert on a given subject and then […]
Between the Bridges

Local Candidates Running for Office

According to the Craven County Board of Elections (BOE) website, Primary Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 — Current candidates that have filed their Notice of Candidacy on December 6 – 8, 2021 will not have to refile. Filing for […]
Brices Creek

Nature Park Coming to Brice’s Creek

The Coastal Land Trust recently announced the purchase of 105 acres of land along Brice’s Creek in Craven County for the creation of a new nature park. The purchase was made possible by generous contributions from the Coastal Land Trust’s Croatan internal […]
Senior volleyball poster

Senior Chair Volleyball Begins in March

New Bern Parks and Recreation presents Senior Chair Volleyball, a free program for adults 55 and older that has been adapted for less strenuous inside play. This fun and active program will be held at two different locations! The Jasper G. Hayes […]
PHoto of Edwin Vargas with diplomas on wall

Edwin Vargas Seeks Election for Craven County Commissioner District 4

I am announcing my candidacy for Craven County Commissioner District 4. For residents of River Bend, Trent Woods and Spencer Ave., my campaign will be about you and your neighborhoods. I come with 40 years of federal service, 24 years of military […]
Jeffrey Odham in front of US Flag and New Bern flag

Jeffrey Odham Seeks Election for Mayor of New Bern

Citizens of New Bern, Earlier today, February 24, 2022, I officially filed my candidacy for mayor of my hometown, the City of New Bern. There is no other place that I would want to live my life, raise my family, and one […]