Dr. Gene Huntsman awarded the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Conservation Medal

Dr. Gene Huntsman was awarded the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Conservation Medal by the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, NSDAR on April 15, 2021. This award recognizes volunteers with distinguished conservation records. Dr. Gene Huntsman has been a leader […]
Gulls at Union Point Park

New Bern Earth Day program at noon-3 p.m. today — Facebook Live

Coming up starting noon today on NewBernNowNC’s Facebook page, watch and participate in New Bern Now’s Earth Day program. Joining New Bern Now Producer Wendy Card in co-hosting the show are Jane Maulucci, The Reactive Voice, from 12 – 2 p.m. and Kathy […]

NCRLA 2021 competitors for Chef Showdown include chef from New Bern

The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) announced the fifth annual NCRLA Chef Showdown, North Carolina’s premiere culinary and mixology competition of the year. Among the competitors will be Antonio Campolio with Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant in New Bern. This annual competition […]
Cow Pen Landing

In the Now — Thursday, April 22, 2021

Good morning, New Bern Now readers. Today is Earth Day. Here’s what’s happening. Today’s Weather Via National Weather Service Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight, clear, with a […]
Farm to School Week

Craven County Schools celebrates Farm to School Week

Via news release: Craven County Schools celebrates North Carolina locally grown produce and produce by creating the first farm-to-table event.  This special week was conceived by the School Nutrition Department and is being conducted in collaboration with the Career and Technical Education […]
Lillie Ruth Lovick Anderson

Lillie Ruth Lovick Anderson celebrated her 99th Birthday

By Ronnie Lovick Congratulations to Lillie Ruth Lovick Anderson! She turned 99 years old on March 26,2021! She was born in Vanceboro, North Carolina. She had four sisters and five brothers; all are deceased. She moved to Maryland and is living with […]
Craven Master Gardeners' grounds at Craven Cooperative Extension.

Rivers, Forests, Agriculture, Green Burial, and more…oh my!

By Wendy Card of New Bern Now Last reminder for New Bern’s Earth Day, tomorrow, April 22 from 12 – 3 p.m. We have a terrific lineup of local and state individuals, civic groups, nonprofit organizations, and businesses who are donating their […]