James Reed Lane

Walkability – Enhancing the Pedestrian Experience in Downtown New Bern

To create a downtown that will attract a diverse concentrated mix of uses and foster economic interaction among these uses, it is essential to encourage people through the downtown core on foot by establishing an attractive system of pedestrian connections. Pedestrian connections […]
Craven Master Gardeners' grounds at Craven Cooperative Extension.

Volunteers needed for Craven County Clean Sweep

Join Craven County Clean Sweep as they work to clean up our county. There are three upcoming events on August 7th, 2021: Vanceboro Clean Sweep: Supply pick-up will be 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Pick-up site will be in the West Craven […]
Pelicans on the Neuse

Water Wise: Being All In

This time of year, we get a treat in our little corner of the Neuse River. The pelicans come to town. They actually visit three or four times a year, and June into July happens to be one of them. I don’t know […]
New Bern Drum Circle

July New Bern Drum Circle Rescheduled

The next drum circle, usually the first Sunday of each month, has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 11 at 6 p.m. at Union Point Park near the gazebo on the lawn. Bring something percussive, a drum or rhythm maker and a seat. Everyone […]
Sound River Swim Guide Report - July 2, 2021

Sound Rivers Swim Guide Report – July 2, 2021

Looking good out there – all sites in the Lower Neuse and the Tar-Pamlico passed this week. Good news, just in time for the holiday weekend! Of course, excessive rain could change that and these samples were all taken on Thursday … […]
Trent River Drawbridge

Between the Bridges – July 1, 2021

Happy Birthday:  Shatoya Davis (6/14), Kai Davis (6/20), Alderwoman Jameesha Harris (7/1), Sheryl Eckberg (7/2), Leslie Anthony (7/2), Lindell Davis (7/2), Jim Stroud (7/3), Talina Massey (7/5), and Jon Burger (7/8) Happy Anniversary:  Lindell and Emilio Davis will celebrate 24 years together […]
Eastern Carolina Pottery Festival

Eastern Carolina Pop Up Pottery Festival

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is seeking artists to participate in the Eastern Carolina Pop Up Pottery Festival. This is a pop up festival in lieu of the 2020 and 2021 Eastern Carolina Pottery Festivals that were cancelled due to COVID-19. While […]