NC Gover Roy Cooper

Governor Cooper Establishes Task Force to Address Racial Inequity in the State Criminal Justice System

Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 today, forming the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. The task force will recommend solutions to stop discriminatory law enforcement and criminal justice practices, and hold public safety officers accountable. […]
Gardening for Pollinators

Gardening to Attract Pollinators

When the coronavirus came into the picture and the stay at home order was issued; I decided to give gardening another try. I wanted to attract butterflies, so I started researching what flowers to plant. Knowing butterflies are pollinators and their population […]
Craven Smart Start

Pre-K Registration for Four-Year-Old’s Online until June 16

The Craven County School District is holding on-line registration for children who will be four years of age by August 31, 2020, for pre-kindergarten programs offered by Craven County for the 2020-2021 school year. The registration/application window will be available online until […]
Juneteenth by Edna Stewart

Main Gallery: Through the Lens & Juneteenth

Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St, New Bern June 1- June 30 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present two exhibitions in the Main Gallery for the month of June: “Through the Lens” and “Juneteenth.” These exhibitions were originally […]
Mia Bunn

Send Us Your Photos for New Bern Now’s 2020 Graduate Wall

While walking around my neighborhood, I met Mia Bunn, who graduated from Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, NC, with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and Food Service Management. She was celebrating this special milestone with her family when I […]
New Bern Now Podsquad - June 4

Living in New Bern Now Podcast – Episode 144

June 4, 2020 – We’re connecting you with the community by talking about the people, places, and local resources in New Bern, NC and surrounding areas! The Podsquad: Randy Foster (New Bern Post), Peggy Barnes, Colleen Roberts (City of New Bern) and I […]
Students with drones

Toyota of New Bern Tech Grant Coding Takes Flight!

In the fall of 2019, Roger Bell New Tech Academy won a technology grant for $3,000 funded by Toyota of New Bern. The Roger Bell New Tech Academy students now, more than ever, benefit from innovative approaches to learning. Engaging tools make […]