You never know when writing for New Bern Now what’s going to show up on your radar that might interest the reader. In this case, it was an artist I found on Facebook showing her very eclectic-painted works. I was immediately struck […]

Good morning, New Bern Now Readers! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in and around town. Pic of the Day: Christ Church in Downtown New Bern, NC Bear Outlook Via National Weather Service Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind […]

During the Board of Education Work Session Meeting, the Board of Education named Dr. Wendy Miller as the next Superintendent for Craven County Schools effective July 1, 2021. Current Superintendent Dr. Meghan S. Doyle will be resigning effective June 30, 2021. The […]

Good morning, New Bern Now Readers! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in and around town. Pic of the Day: Trent River at Lawson Creek Bear Outlook Via National Weather Service Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high […]

The Podsquad: George Oliver (Oliver & Cheek), Kathy Morrison (New Bern Historical Society), and Wendy Card, were joined by special guests Rowland Bowen (Rowland and the Home Sales Team) along with Carol Becton and Tharesa Lee (Signs of History African American Heritage […]

Good morning, New Bern Now Readers! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in and around town. Pic of the Day: Train crossing the Trent River Railroad Bridge Bear Outlook Via National Weather Service Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Partly […]

Suzannah L. Cockerille of New Bern has won the 2021 Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition for her poem “Aproned Literacy.” Cockerille will receive $200 and publication in storySouth (an online literary journal dedicated to showcasing the best poetry (and fiction and creative nonfiction) […]