Marvin Williams, photo at Aldermans meeting

City of New Bern Announces the Hiring of Assistant City Manager

The City of New Bern announces Marvin Williams has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager. He will join the City of New Bern in November. Mr. Williams is currently the Chief of Police for the City of Havelock, a position he […]
The history of Mumfest in New Bern NC

MumFest, the Finest Upscale Festival in the State

New Bern is in the midst of celebrating MumFest, MumFeast and a MumFest Concert, a wonderful “month-long, weekends only festival,” If you scrolled through the MumFest website, you had to be amazed at all the attractions and events that are taking place […]
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New Adult Coed Volleyball League

New Bern Parks and Recreation will be offering an Adult Coed Volleyball League this Winter. Coed Volleyball Games will begin on Monday, November 29th at West New Bern Recreation Center to kick off the season. The Volleyball Season will take place on […]
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What is Lurking in Your Attic?

One of the places many of us ignore and avoid is the attic. The attic is typically the place where things have been thrown that we have been unable to make a decision about, so it is best to put it in the […]
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Native American Heritage Month Recognized by DAR

  November is “National Native American Heritage Recognition Month.” On Nov. 6th from 8:00am until 2:00pm the Native American Indian Minute Committee of the RDSDAR will have a display table at the Farmers’ Market in New Bern, NC on 421 S. Front […]
Christ Church's Pumpkin Patch

Spooktacular Halloween Happenings and Pumpkin Picking in and around New Bern

It’s that time of year! Check out the upcoming Halloween festivities in New Bern and surrounding areas. Pick out your pumpkins at: – Christ Church’s Pumpkin Patch at 217 Pollock St. Call 633-2109. – New Bern Farm, Garden, and Landscaping, 1309 Old […]
Recycling Oyster Shells for Reefs in Ocean NC

Recycling Oysters for Reefs

The North Carolina Coastal Federation is asking your help to give oysters a second chance by recycling your oyster shells. Once collected, the federation works with partners to return the recycled oyster shells to the water where they provide new habitat for […]