Tryon Palace is thrilled to announce the return of The Glorious Fourth celebration of July Fourth Independence Day! As the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, the event will take place on Saturday, July 3rd, beginning at 9 a.m. on the Palace grounds. The […]

Understanding the scars of war and hatred for an enemy invading one’s homeland runs deep, it would be easy to believe the Japanese civilians, who endured the on-going, unrelenting bombings during WWII, would be bitter and vengeful towards Americans during and after […]

The New Bern Housing Authority announced that Tiffany Askew will be the Executive Director effective June 1, 2021. Ms. Askew has worked in public housing for over twenty years and most recently served as the Director of Leased Housing at Spartanburg Housing […]

Happy Birthday: Mack Paul (6/1), Judy Stanley (6/1), and Howard Carrier (6/3) Happy Anniversary: Dare and George Oliver – 23 years (5/23) Happy Retirement: Congratulations, JeEllen LaBrosse, on your retirement after 24 years as Office Manager for Michael A Rogers, CPA, PA. Graduations: Congratulations […]

On Monday, May 31st the Craven County Veterans’ Council in coordination with the Craven County Commissioners will conduct a Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at the front of the Craven County Courthouse at 12 p.m. The ceremony will consist of the presentation National […]

Good morning, New Bern Now Readers, Today is Red Nose Day. “Red Nose Day is a campaign with the mission to end child poverty by funding programs that keep children safe, healthy, educated and empowered. Through the power of entertainment, we bring […]

What in the World is this? Why, it is Venus Flytrap, one of the only meat-eating plants in the world. And the Croatan Forest is one of only a few places in the world you will find these unique plants. Parents, bring […]