Golden LEAF Foundation funds expansion of College’s Volt Center
Craven Community College will receive funding totaling $495,115 from the Golden LEAF Board of Directors, announced on Feb. 2. Funds will be used to renovate two structures at the college’s Volt Center near downtown New Bern. Craven CC plans to develop and […]
Vietnam Legacies: An Exhibition Featuring the Work of Tom McCabe
Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to host Vietnam Legacies, an exhibition featuring the work of Tom McCabe. This exhibition will be on display in the Director’s Gallery at the Bank of the Arts located at 317 Middle St. for the […]
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 […]
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 […]