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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

We recently learned that the New Bern Police Department and Havelock Police Department have designated Safe Zones for citizens to make purchases and transactions like meeting up to exchange goods sold or purchased on the Internet. New Bern’s Safe Zone is in […]