Flag Day Ceremony

Flag Day Ceremony – Saturday, June 12

This Saturday, June 12, 2021, a Flag Day Ceremony will be held in New Bern presented by the Elks Lodge #764. Come learn or relearn the history of our flags from the Revolution to the present day. You will see the actual […]
Marshwalk at Lawson Creek Park in New Bern, NC

What’s What this Weekend: June 10 – 13

Good morning, New Bern Now Readers! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in and around town. Pic of the Day: The Boardwalk at Lawson Creek Park in New Bern, NC Bear Outlook Via National Weather Service Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, […]
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across the country, many Americans are looking forward to resuming their lives and returning to normal. This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter is encouraging North Carolina residents to […]
Pollinator Week

Tryon Palace Celebrates Pollinator Week June 21 – 27

Tryon Palace and International Paper in celebrating National Pollinator Week, June 21st through 27th. Celebrate bees, butterflies, and pollinator plants throughout the week with special tours, a free movie showing, and informative posters and items to take home.  Learn about our pollinator plants and initiatives […]
Fishing at Martin Marietta Park

What’s What in New Bern – June 9, 2021

Good morning, New Bern Now Readers! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening today in and around town. Pic of the Day: Fishing at Martin Marietta Park Bear Outlook Via National Weather Service Today: Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly […]
Craven Community College

Craven CC to receive grant to provide free tuition for eligible 2021 high school graduates

Craven Community College (Craven CC) will provide two years of free tuition for eligible 2021 high school graduates as part of the Longleaf Commitment Grant. This initiative will facilitate learning recovery and ensure high school graduates do not fall out of the […]
Habitat ReStore Instore Auction

ReStore InStore Auction Offers Far East and Central American Treasures

The InStore Auction at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is like a geography lesson this month, featuring items from the Far East and Central America. Among the items waiting for bids is an 18” Indian brass statue of Ganesha, the most beloved and […]