Small Business Administration

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to North Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, […]
CarolinaEast Medical Center

CarolinaEast Health System Screening All Patients and Visitors for Signs of COVID-19

New Bern, NC – Beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, CarolinaEast Health System is screening all patients and visitors for signs of or potential exposure to coronavirus COVID-19 before being allowed in their facilities, to include the medical center, surgery center and physician […]
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant

New Bern’s Restaurants are Open after making adjustments to Governor’s Order

We called every restaurant in New Bern to find out how they’re adjusting their business model to adhere to the North Carolina Governor’s Order related to COVID-19. Here’s a list of the restaurants that we were able to talk to. If your […]
Riverwalk New Bern

Are you tired of hearing “Coronavirus” or “Stay Calm”?

Share your Good News Stories with us! My goal has always been to promote our town and let you know what’s happening. It’s tough to do during natural disasters, as I would rather escape by going camping off the grid. The only […]
Craven Arts Council and Gallery

Bank of the Arts temporarily closed to the public

March 17 – March 31, 2020 In an effort to respond appropriately to the COVID-19 pandemic, Craven Arts Council and Gallery will temporarily close to public access beginning Tuesday, March 17th through March 31st.  This decision was particularly difficult to make but […]
TRAA CCC 2020 Winners Group Shot

TRAA and CCC Announce Winners of Annual Exhibition

The Twin Rivers Artists Association and Craven Community College are proud to announce the winners of the annual TRAA & CCC Judged Exhibition. This annual art event highlights and honors local talent and achievement in the visual arts, both at the student […]
Attmore-Oliver House

New Bern Historical Society Events Cancelled/Postponed

NEW BERN, NC – With the health and welfare of all of our community in mind, and in light of the Governor’s Executive Order and the guidelines set by the CDC regarding the Corona Virus, The New Bern Historical Society is cancelling […]