Craven Smart Start to host Zoom presentation of “No Small Matter” film

Via Craven Smart Start The Craven Smart Start Advocacy Committee will host a free Zoom presentation and discussion of the award-winning documentary, “No Small Matter” on May 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. “No Small Matter” is a full-length film about the […]
Craven Habitat ReStore

In the Now — Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Welcome to your Wednesday edition of In the Now. Here’s what’s cooking. The Weather Via the National Weather Service Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Tonight, mostly […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Roundabout

New traffic patterns open at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)

Via EWN After months of construction, the roundabout at the intersection of Airline Drive and Terminal Drive is completed, allowing two-way traffic both ways between Williams Road and Airport Road. The N.C. Department of Transporation project has been in the works since […]
Thank a Teacher

Nominate teachers for Teachers Appreciation Week and brighten their day

New Bern Now It’s been a long and trying time for both kids and teachers! Teachers Appreciation Week is coming up May 3 – 7. We want to spread some cheer by recognizing the teachers. Does your youngster have a favorite teacher […]
Public Power in New Bern

New Bern recognized for reliable electric service

The city’s electric utility ranks in the top 25% nationwide for keeping the lights on Via City of New Bern The American Public Power Association (APPA) has recognized the City of New Bern Department of Public Utilities for achieving exceptional electric reliability […]

In the Now — Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Good morning, New Bern Now readers. Here is your Tuesday In the Now. The Weather Via the National Weather Service Today, patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as […]
Craven County Disaster Recovery Alliance

CCDRA has free masks for nonprofits, and they need volunteers

By Wendy Card, New Bern Now Driving down Old Cherry Point Road, I happened upon the Craven County Disaster Recovery Alliance’s (CCDRA) new building. I heard they had free masks for local nonprofits and places of worships, so I popped in to […]