Arts to End Genocide

Sponsors needed for African Jewelry Making Workshop to Benefit Children in Mali

Arts to End Genocide (ATEG), a New Bern non-profit, is presenting a unique and free event on Saturday, August 21 at the J. Murphy Smith Center on Middle Street in New Bern. This free event will offer a hands-on jewelry making workshop that […]
The Glorious Fourth

Palace celebrates The Glorious Fourth for Independence Day on July 3rd

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 […]
Susan Moffat-Thomas

Fubo Memorial Peace Park: Memorializing American Servicemen who sacrificed their lives for their country

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 […]
Tiffany Askew

Housing Authority appoints Tiffany Askew as new Executive Director

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 […]
Cunningham Bridge

‘Between the Bridges’ – May 27, 2021

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 […]
Craven County Courthouse

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony

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 […]
Village Park II

‘In the Now’ Weekend Edition: May 27 – 31, 2021

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 […]