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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]