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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Cavalry Appliance Service receives “Most Professional Servicer Award”
Joseph and Ginny Seeley, of Cavalry Appliance Service, in New Bern, N.C., recently attended the 2023 Annual Service Training Institute, North America’s largest training and networking event for appliance repair professionals. During the event, the Seeleys connected with industry leaders, appliance manufacturers, […]