Craven County Habitat for Humanity

Two new homeowners to receive keys to Habitat for Humanity homes

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County will celebrate the dedication of two homes in the coming weeks. A dedication ceremony for Renatta Singleton’s new home, 728 West A St. in New Bern, will be held on Saturday, April 17 beginning at 11 […]
New Bern Battlefield Park

In the Now – April 8, 2021

Wednesday was dare we say a tad too warm, the air dusty with pine pollen. It will be slightly cooler today with a high near 79 and a light east wind of 5-10 mph, although gusts could get up to 16 mph. […]
National Cherish an Antique Day

Local Antique Businesses Celebrate National Antique Day

Find Your Treasure in Downtown New Bern What: Five local antique stores band together to celebrate National Cherish an Antique Day with staying open late, sales, giveaways, beverage trucks, local artists on display and more! When: Friday, April 9th from 5 p.m. […]
Tucker Newton Painting

Director’s Gallery: Private and Homeschool Exhibition

Reception: ArtWalk, April 9th, 2021 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St., New Bern, NC. Craven Arts Council is proud to present work by private and homeschooled students in Craven County in the Director’s Gallery […]
Greater Tuna

‘Greater Tuna’ Brings Grand Reopening for New Bern Civic Theatre

We have made it through one of the toughest times here at New Bern Civic Theatre (NBCT) and we are thrilled to announce our reopening in May with Greater Tuna, the theatre’s first live production since February 2020. Though we still have […]
Island Creek Trail

In the Now – April 7, 2021

It’s officially AC weather. Wednesday is sunny, with a high near 86 and a northwest wind from 3 to 7 mph. – National Weather Service The sun will rise at 6:46 and set at 7:35. Tide predictions: Low: 11:32 a.m. (0.12’) and 11:38 […]
Screen shot of the Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting

Craven Schools partisan election bill passes on a party-line vote

By Randy Foster / New Bern Now Craven County commissioners voted Republicans against Democrats to seek local legislation that would change how local school board members are elected, from non-partisan to partisan. The legislation also seeks a change that will have school […]