The deadline for North Carolinians to register for disaster assistance has been extended one week to 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. FEMA granted the extension at the request of Gov. Roy Cooper. “We want to make sure that our hurricane survivors […]

John Leys Presents Historical Society Lunch & Learn January 9 The Ghent neighborhood has a lively and vibrant past.  This is the story that John Leys will share at the January 9 Lunch & Learn at The Chelsea for the New Bern […]

North Carolina’s Only Hospital with An Accredited Catheterization Lab CarolinaEast Medical Center’s cardiac catheterization lab is the first in the state to be accredited by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). CarolinaEast was awarded the three-year accreditation this November based on rigorous […]

Bidding Closes December 15 Yes, this amazing image of Tryon Palace, sitting in the window of Bella’s Cafe, is a work in gingerbread! And you can add it to your own holiday decorations! The New Bern Historical Society is holding a silent […]

The City of New Bern is teaming up again with the American Red Cross to host a “Battle of the Badges” blood drive.  This event will be held at West New Bern Recreation Center, 1225 Pinetree Drive on Friday, January 4th from […]

Simon Spalding offers a new spin on the season: holiday music played on international instruments! Simon Spalding plays Bella’s Cafe in downtown New Bern on Friday, December 21, presenting “Around the World in 80 Carols”. The concert features musical instruments from around […]

International Paper staff members presented a $6,651.54 donation to Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) to provide umbrellas and seating for the youth agricultural training program at the Farmers Market Complex being renovated at the old Electric building at First […]