Are you interested in what’s happening at City Hall? Some residents believe it’s their civic responsibility to attend every meeting. Others would rather watch paint dry than listen to a meeting. Meetings are open to the public and it’s a great way […]

Good morning, New Bern Now Readers! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening today in and around town. Pic of the Day: Old Brick Road at Caswell Branch in the Pleasant Hill area of town Bear Outlook Via National Weather Service Today: Isolated showers, […]

UScellular Provides Resources to Help Keep Children Safe Online for Internet Safety Month in June   Daily life looks different for parents and children in the pandemic world. The majority of our time has shifted to online: working from home, attending school […]

On May 27, 2021, Partners In Education held the 10th PIE Annual Luncheon at the Havelock Tourist & Event Center. And then, on May 28, 2021, PIE held the second Virtual Lunch In-Place event for those who couldn’t be with us in […]

Many years ago, I was posted to Stockholm, Sweden as the cultural affairs officer in our embassy. Dealing with Swedish musicians and artists was part of my routine. Of special interest to me, personally, was the folk music scene in that country. Previously, […]

Good morning, New Bern Now Readers! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening today in and around town. Pic of the Day: Railroad Bridge over the Neuse River Bear Outlook Via National Weather Service Today: Isolated showers before 11 a.m., then scattered showers […]

  This morning I heard the song, “I Can See Clearly Now” by the late, great, singer-songwriter John “Johnny” Lester Nash Jr. “I can see all obstacles in my way, Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind” Johnny Nash’s words […]