While visiting the New Bern KOA, we were pleasantly surprised to get a visit from our friend, Beth Fairchild, co-owner of Lucky Street Tattoo Studio. Beth told Laura Johnson and me about Lucky Street Tattoo’s efforts to help the Craven-Pamlico Animal Shelter […]

New Bern Pirate Adventures Join the crew of the “Renegade” for a 1.5 hour fun-filled family adventure unlike any other on the high seas. Your adventure begins with hoisting the colors, tattoos & face painting. Once underway, our pirate crew will teach […]

When I moved here, I considered New Bern a charming town known for its History, especially when it celebrated its 300th year Anniversary in 2010 as it was North Carolina’s first State Capitol. As a nature lover, I was also drawn to […]

Laura Johnson interviewed April Fitchett, Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of Craven County, to learn more about our local Habitat for Humanity. Listen to the audio to be aired on Radio Free ENC’s WNOS 105.9FM and 1450AM here: https://newbernnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NBN-habitat-for-humanity-123113.mp3 When asked what […]

Religious Community Services (RCS) has teamed up with local marketing agency Trade Ideas to increase community awareness about what RCS is doing to address the food, clothing and shelter needs in our area. Michael McMillan, Executive Director of RCS, states, “RCS is […]

Laura Jonson interviewed Jon Derby about the upcoming Artwalk on July 12, 2013. Listen to the audio to be aired on Radio Free ENC’s WNOS 105.9FM and 1450AM here: https://newbernnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NBN-art-walk-bohemian-night-071213.mp3 Laura asked Jon how he became an artist and he said, “I […]

Historical Correspondence Donated to Tryon Palace Collection Photo Caption: This certificate was awarded to Hannah M. Gaston on July 1, 1823 for excellence and “successful exertions” in the subject of Geography. Hannah was one of two daughters born to William Gaston and his […]