City of New Bern and Fire Department

New Bern Fire-Rescue Awarded First-Ever National Accreditation

The Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) has awarded New Bern Fire-Rescue its first national accreditation. Chief Robert Boyd received the award Monday during a virtual awards conference. New Bern Fire-Rescue is one of 24 fire agencies in North Carolina that are […]
New Bern Now Podsquad - Episode 190

New Bern Now Podsquad – Episode 190

The Podsquad: Kathy Morrison (New Bern Historical Society), Talina Massey (Business Savvy) and Wendy Card, were joined by special guests Mari Schultz, Mari’s Hella Fat Food and The Garage and Marin Narron, Office Manager, Craven Arts Council & Gallery. We talked about […]
Wedding Planning

Attend Wedding Planning Party with a Riverfront View

Are you planning your wedding and looking for a fabulous venue and terrific vendors? The Fusion Wedding Professionals are hosting a wedding planning opportunity on Sunday July 25, 2021 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. […]
Basil Downy Mildew

Do your basil plants have dead looking brown spots on some of the leaves? Can they be saved?

Investigate the possibility that your basil plants have developed basil downy mildew. This is a devastating disease that affects many types of basil. At first, you’ll see leaf yellowing, followed by leaf browning. Leaves will curl and wilt. Check the underside of […]
New Bern Softball Team

6U Babe Ruth Softball Team State Champions from New Bern

These girls won the district tournament in Swansboro on June 16 – 20, 2021 and then competed and won in New Bern on June 26 – 30 for the state All-star tournament. These girls worked together as a team and gave it […]
Presley and Taylor

Presley & Taylor to Perform at The Maola at Riverside

White Mustang Records duo Presley & Taylor are excited to open for country music star Sammy Kershaw at The Maola at Riverside this Friday, July 23, 2021. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets begin at $39.00 and are available at umbrellagrouplimited.com. “We’ve […]
Bate Foundation - PIE check presentation

Craven PIE Announces Funding for Beginning Teachers’ Cottage and Individual School Grants

Partners In Education (PIE) is pleased to announce a grant award of $60,000 from The Harold H. Bate Foundation of $30,000 for the Craven County Schools Cheryl Marteney Beginning Teachers’ Cottage and $30,000 for The Bate Foundation Individual School Grant Program. The […]