International Women's Build New Bern

International Women’s Build Week

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County and Lowe’s unite women to spotlight the need for safe and affordable housing through home builds and repairs during International Women Build Week Habitat for Humanity International, Lowe’s and approximately 6,000 women volunteers will unite in […]
Craven County Schools

Long Range Facility Plan Meetings

New Bern, NC – The Board of Education is soliciting feedback from staff and community members regarding the needs of all school campuses and operational facilities. This information will help the Board of Education evaluate future goals and priorities related to each […]
Books for Littles Drive

United Way of Coastal Carolina Books for Littles Drive Kicks Off

Who doesn’t love a good book?  United Way of Coastal Carolina’s “Books for Littles” Drive will be collecting new and gently-used books for tots through teens through March 3.  The books will be donated to United Way funded agencies for children and […]
North Carolina Film Festival

North Carolina Film Festival returns to New Bern

You’re invited to the second annual North Carolina Film Festival, this Saturday at Craven Community College. Featuring short and feature length films from local and international submissions. Activities also include workshops for filmmaking and special FX makeup from professional artists. New Bern, […]
Honor African Americans Disinterred in New Bern

Historical Plaques Honor African Americans Disinterred from Cedar Grove Cemetery

Public ceremony & plaque placements scheduled for Saturday, February 29th Thanks to a partnership of concerned citizens and the City of New Bern, two historical plaques are being placed in city cemeteries honoring the plight of at least a dozen African Americans […]
Leesa Jones

Encore! The Underground Railroad in New Bern

Leesa Jones Returns March 14 New Bern, NC – When Leesa Jones spoke at the New Bern Historical Society Lunch & Learn recently, the room was filled immediately, and folks were clamoring for her return! March 14 brings another opportunity to hear […]
Colorfest New Bern

Colorfest in New Bern, NC

It’s that time of the year again and we wanted to let everyone know of the great things happening for 2020! Our Colorfest event will conclude our 5-year long project by the kids in the community! They’ve done an excellent job beautifying […]