City of New Bern Evac Zone A

Voluntary Evacuation Order Issued for 2pm Wednesday for Zone A

Four shelters opening in advance of hurricane Dorian City officials have received word from Craven County leaders that a voluntary evacuation order has been issued for residents living in Zone A as of 2pm Wednesday, September 4th.  Four shelters are being opened […]
Wiley Clifton Bissett

Heroes’ Histories Sought – Researchers Requesting Family Help

New Bern, NC – Are any of these heroes in your family? Wiley Clifton Bissett, Macon Earl Cavanaugh, Thomas Coley, Dr. Stephen James Hawes, Elmer J. Higgins, James King, Solomon Lofton, John Midgett, Charles Tilden Pumphrey, Peter N. Simmons, Ernest Stanley, John […]
David Baxter and Addison and Mike McCoy

Addison McCoy recognized by the Craven County PIE Board

For the fourth year, Addison McCoy asked her mother and father, Annie and Mike McCoy if instead of getting birthday presents, she could collect school supplies to donate to PIE’s Stuff the Bus program. Because of Addison’s selfless efforts, it is with […]
City of New Bern, NC

City Prepares for Hurricane Dorian – State of Emergency Declared

Although the forecast track for hurricane Dorian remains uncertain, the City of New Bern is taking steps now to prepare and is encouraging residents to do the same. National Hurricane Center meteorologists say although a landfall is uncertain at this time, the storm […]
Hurricane Recovery

Hurricane Dorian – Should We Stay or Should We Go?

Hurricane Dorian’s path is unknown during the time of writing this. As of 12 p.m., September 2, it’s a Category 4 moving at 1 mph outside the Bahamas. It looks like it’s heading towards the East Coast of Florida, but there’s a […]
Embrace Recovery

Annual Embrace Recovery Rally

The Annual Embrace Recovery Rally will be held on September 14, 2019 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Union Point Park in New Bern. There will be Live music, Kid activities, Over 30 vendors, and FREE food! Speakers include: – Sheriff Chip […]
Elderly New Bern

What is a “Living Wake” or “Final Farewell”?

Should you consider hosting one for your Loved One? Last year, my Mom asked my sisters and I if we could throw her a party. She had turned 90 in December 2017 and as always, we celebrated her birthday with our small […]