South Front Street in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Things to do in New Bern — September 2026

Looking for something to do in New Bern? 5: Bops & Bangers – A Broadway Rave at the New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock St. (NewBernCivicTheatre.org) 12: Sisterhood Par-Tea, 2-4 p.m. at the Harrison Center on Middle Street. (www.triedbyfire.net/events) 12: Boomermania 1.5 […]
Trent River

Four sites fail weekly water-quality test on the lower Neuse

Four sites failed to meet recreational water-quality standards on the lower Neuse this week: Slocum Creek, River Bend Kayak Launch, Trent Woods, and Brices Creek. “We got some rain this week, so we’re seeing its impact in our Swim Guide results,” said […]
Living History Day at New Bern Battlefield Park (Photos courtesy of the New Bern Historical Society)

Updated: Living History Day at Battlefield Park – Oct. 3

Due to expected excessive heat and seeking the safest and best experience for both visitors and participants, the date for Living History Day has been changed from Sept. 5 to Oct. 3, 2026. Have you ever wondered what life was like in […]
A closed gate on a path that leads to an inventoried roadless area in the Croatan National Forest. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Public input sought after USDA moves to end protections for National Forest land

The new deadline to submit public comments on a proposal to rescind the “Roadless Rule” has been extended to Oct. 6, 2026. Major federal actions are happening that are reshaping American’s public lands — the U.S. Forest Service began restructuring the agency […]
City of New Bern Water Resources crews respond to two issues in New Bern, NC. (Screenshots of city photos)

City of New Bern Water Resources crews respond to two issues

The City of New Bern announced via Facebook that Water Resources crews are responding to two issues – low water pressure caused by a broken water main and a damaged fire hydrant. Timeline of events, according to the social media post 2:45 […]
Photos by Rebecca McGann, Fleet Readiness Center East

FRC East earns eighth Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award

A commitment to flight line safety and efficiency has earned Fleet Readiness Center East recognition from the Chief of Naval Operations with the CNO Aviation Safety Award for fiscal year 2025. The award, also known as the Navy’s Safety “S,” is presented […]
Gray fox in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Photos of NC Cooperative Extension Demonstration Garden

NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden abuzz with activity. Several pollinator plants in the Craven County Center’s demonstration garden attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbird moths; a fox was checking out sculptures; birds were singing and fluttering about; and small fish and […]