Downtown New Bern NC

Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern for September 23 – 26, 2021

Around Town Congratulations to Kim Briele and her team at LCA Advertising and Production for being selected as the Winner of the 42nd Annual Telly Award! CarolinaEast Health System is hosting a Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on September 26 from 1:00 p.m. […]
Leslie Tall Manning

Author Interview: Leslie Tall Manning

Because I’m a big believer in discovering the hidden treasures of our own beautiful town (particularly the literary ones!), I’ve started interviewing the local authors of New Bern and the surrounding areas. First up on my list is a local author who […]
Nema Blankenship

Nema Blankenship Named to Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Management Team

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage recently promoted Nema Blankenship to the role Managing Broker for their Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle offices. “With Nema’s extensive local knowledge, enthusiasm and talent for guiding her peers to success, I am confident that she will […]
The Ballard of Old New Bern mural

The Ballad of Old New Bern

CAC&G Seeking donations towards restoration of mural by Willie Taglieri The Craven Arts Council& Gallery is seeking donations to restore the mural, The Ballad of Old New Bern created by Willie Taglieri, who was famous in New Bern for his murals and […]
River Bend Community Yard Sale

Mark Your Calendars for River Bend Community Yard Sale

The Town of River Bend is resuming their popular “Community Yard Sale” on Saturday, October 23rd from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maps will be available highlighting the many homes that will be participating. In addition to finding great deals, the River Bend […]
Walk to End Alzheimer's

Walk to End Alzheimer’s — New Bern

World’s Largest Event Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Craven County and surrounding area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, October 23, […]
New Bern Redistricting Potential Changes

Public Hearing for Redistricting New Bern’s Wards

The City of New Bern is redistricting the Wards and they’re holding a public hearing on September 28, 2021, during the Board of Aldermen (BOA) meeting. Why redistrict? According to the NC G.S. Governing Municipal Redistricting: G.S. 160A-23(b) “The council shall have authority […]