8th annual Black History Month Parade held on Feb. 18, 2023 in New Bern, N.C. Photo by Todd Wetherington.

Photos: New Bern Black History Month Parade

Vision Forward hosted the 8th annual Black History Month parade on Feb. 18, 2023 in New Bern, N.C. New Bern Now was onsite to document this memorable event. Photos taken by Co-Editor Todd Wetherington. Send an email with questions or comments. Related article: Day of […]
7th annual New Bern Mardi Gras Parade held on Feb. 18, 2023 in New Bern, N.C. Photo by Becky Wetherington.

Photos and Video: New Bern Mardi Gras Parade and Festival

The Historic Ghent Neighborhood Association hosted the 7th annual parade and festival on Feb. 18, 2023, in New Bern, N.C. New Bern Now was onsite to document this memorable event. Video recorded by Creative Director Becky Wetherington and Photos taken by Co-Editor […]
Craven County Commissioners meeting - Dec. 5 2022 Screenshot

NCDOT updates, ARPA funds, financial audit among agenda items on Craven Board of Commissioners meeting – Feb 20

The meeting will be held on Feb. 20, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the Craven County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Craven County Administration Building in New Bern. View the agenda and packet here. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL PLEDGE […]
The City of New Bern has agreed to decrease the speed limit along a portion of National Avenue from 35 mph to 25 mph after residents petitioned the city over safety concerns.

Citizens’ petition leads to speed limit reduction along National Avenue

A petition from residents in New Bern’s historic Riverside neighborhood has prompted the city to approve a speed limit change along National Avenue. During their Feb. 14 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen approved a request from the Historic Riverside Neighborhood […]
Celebration of BSH New Bern Campus 25-year anniversary.

BSH Home Appliances Corporation celebrates 25th anniversary of New Bern campus

Over 700 people attended BSH Home Appliances 25th anniversary celebration of the New Bern Campus on Feb. 16, 2023. The factory was filled with employees, members of the community, local and state officials and international BSH executives. New Bern Now was onsite […]
An artist's rendering shows the exterior entrance to the new Stanley White Recreation Center planned off of Third Avenue in New Bern.

Plans for Stanley White Recreation Center could reach new milestone In March

Construction work on the new Stanley White Recreation Center in New Bern could go out for bid as early as next month, according to the architect firm overseeing the project. During a Feb. 14 update before the New Bern Board of Aldermen, […]
Red-headed Woodpecker by Manny Salas and Barred Owl by Matt Boley

Join the Count: Good for You, Good for Birds — Happening this weekend

Positive vibes go both ways when people connect with birds The 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count takes place Feb. 17, through Feb, 20. Bird and nature lovers everywhere unite in the effort to tally as many of the world’s bird species […]