New Bern Mayor Jeffrey Odham Recused from Voting

Conflict of interest or business as usual?

The New Bern Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on April 11 to submit an application for a $950,000 Rural Transformation Grant on behalf of Bradham’s Legacy. If awarded, the money would be used to construct or rehab a building to house a […]

City of New Bern takes first step towards new Pepsi Museum, will seek $950,000 in funding

The New Bern Board of Aldermen have agreed to seek nearly a million dollars in grant funding to go towards the creation of a state of the art Pepsi Museum in downtown New Bern. The move is the first step in what […]

Community Artists Gallery presents “After the Rain” Exhibit

Community Artists Gallery presents the April art exhibit, “After the Rain” at the Downtown New Bern ArtWalk on April 14. The Artists of the Month are; Noreen Jekel and Sandy Bruno, painters. Also Karen Buglovsky bags and wallets. Music will be provided […]
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Craven County Board of Education to hold public hearing

The Craven County Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing on April 20 during the Board of Education meeting for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed FY 2024 local current expense budget. Those who wish to speak will need […]

My Sister’s House schedules ribbon cutting and dedication events

Tried By Fire, Inc. invites the community to two events this month to celebrate the opening of My Sister’s House at 524 Roundtree St. in the Duffyfield neighborhood of New Bern. The New Bern area Chamber of Commerce will be the first […]

Private School and Home School Art Exhibition

Craven Arts Council is proud to present work by private and homeschooled students in Craven County in the Director’s Gallery for the month of April. This exhibition will feature work created by students in art classes from various private, parochial, and home […]
New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club Shredding Event

“Shred” the Word and Observe Earth Day

The New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club will be offering its second annual shredding opportunity just in time for disposing of 7-year-old tax records and other important papers.  Do not shred the return itself but in most cases, it is okay to throw […]