The second phase of a development expected to bring a total of 68 new homes to Derby Park was given final approval last week by the New Bern Planning and Zoning Board.  Athens Acres Phase Two, which was formerly known as Derby […]

BSH Home Appliances is passionate about starting our students back to school with the school supplies needed to start them on the road to success. PIE president Debra Hurst and BSH Home Appliances US Chief Technology Officer Andy MacLaren announced that BSH […]

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program grants through 5 p.m. August 31, 2023. Since 1977, The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality […]

Around Town Check out the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. The Next Chapter Books and Art will host Author Dina Greenberg for a reading and signing of NERMINA’S CHANCE on […]

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County has requested the donation of a Eubanks Street home and adjacent property that the organization says would be ideal for a new “cluster” housing development.  Tracey Lilly, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Craven County, […]

City Hall’s courtroom was packed during the New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting on July 11. Many in attendance were there in opposition to a rezoning request. The request was made by Stars & Stripes 4F, LLC to rezone 20.44 acres of […]

Local Taekwondo competitors bring home 13 medals from the 2023 AAU Taekwondo National Competition held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., July 2 – 8. The Craven County athletes from Empower Taekwondo competed among 4,000 athletes from around the United States. “Our team earned […]