June 19 dedication set for signs that highlight African American Heritage Trail in New Bern

Via New Bern Historical Society Over the next several weeks citizens and visitors to New Bern may notice the installation of 16 sign panels that explain and interpret significant historic events, people and places that pertain to the African American heritage within […]
Between the Bridges

‘Between the Bridges’ for May 13, 2021

Celebrating life moments of residents of the greater New Bern area and surrounding towns. We also share nonprofit news and civic fundraisers. Happy Birthday: Linda Roach (5/13), Victor Ball (5/13), George Huffman (5/15), Parker Millar (5/15), Victor Taylor (5/15), Benny Thompson (5/16), […]

Historical Society presents Marks Scholarship to New Bern High School Senior Sarahann Bu

Via the New Bern Historical Society The New Bern Historical Society selected a recipient for its Harriett Marks Scholarship for 2021, a 4-year scholarship awarded to New Bern High School senior Sarahann Bu. Bu was selected from among a large group of […]

Hope For The Warriors to present free online Employment Readiness Workshop on June 9

Via Hope For The Warriors Hope For The Warriors will be presenting a free virtual employee readiness workshop Wednesday, June 9 from 1-2 p.m., to help active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses in their search for employment. As a part of […]
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In the Now — Thursday, May 13, 2021

Good morning, New Bern Now readers. Here is your In the Now for May 13, 2021. The Weather, Sun, and Sea Today, a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 7 to 10 […]

CarolinaEast in New Bern, UNC Health announce affiliation

By Randy Foster / New Bern Now CarolinaEast Health System, which owns CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, announced it will become part of Chapel Hill-based UNC Health through a “comprehensive affiliation.” “This is a big day for us,” said CarolinaEast CEO […]

Governor proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week

Cooper urges North Carolinians to update emergency plans and kits and to Know Your Zone Via Governor’s Office N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper has declared May 9-15 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, joining the national effort to make people more aware of the dangers […]