Havelock Marching Rams - Photo Credit Judy Davidson

Havelock Marching Rams to Host 20th Annual Crystal Coast Band Classic

Photo by Judy Davidson On Saturday, October 30, 2021, the Havelock High School Instrumental Music Department and the Havelock Band Boosters will host the 20th Annual Crystal Coast Band Classic, one of the premier HS Marching Band competitions in eastern NC and […]
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Hope For The Warriors Crystal Coast 30×30 Virtual Fitness Challenge

Participants can now register for the Hope For The Warriors Crystal Coast 30×30 Virtual Fitness Challenge. Kicking off Nov. 1 and running through Nov. 30, individuals can participate in the free virtual fitness challenge from the Crystal Coast and beyond. The Crystal […]
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VFW Essay Contest for Grades 6-8: How Can I Be a Good American?

This essay contest for students in grades 6-8 encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme. $1.2 million in […]
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Rumble Strips Being Installed to Reduce Crashes

Extra safety measures are being installed to reduce crashes on roads across Division 2, which includes Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Pamlico, and Pitt counties. Recently, N.C. Department of Transportation crews installed rumble strips down the center and on both edges […]
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Art Exhibit by Ni Zhang

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the work of Ni Zhang in the Director’s Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the month of November. Ni is a portrait artist who is influenced by Chinese GongBi drawing, impressionism and […]
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Gift Expo and Fall Home Expo: Two exciting events under one roof!

Join us for the annual Gift Expo and Home Expo (formerly known as The Home & Holiday Gift Show), December 11 & 12, 2021, 10 am – 4 pm at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Admission $3 per person. The Convention […]
Lawson's on the Creek at the North Carolina History Center (Photo by: Richard and David Williamson)

Business Buzz: “Lawson’s on the Creek” — Café with NC Craft Beer and Wine

Update: In an email between Richard and David Williamson and New Bern Now, they said, “‘Lawson’s on the Creek’ just seemed to jump out at us since we are right on Lawson’s Creek. it was just too good to pass up.” The […]