The Community Fabric Awards is an annual event that celebrates leadership excellence in the community. Take a look at this year's chosen recipients.
Follow
Click to Follow NewBernNow
New Bern Now
@NewBernNow
We are a Local Independent Newspaper with a weekly radio show. We connect you with the people, places, events and happenings in New Bern, NC & beyond.
New Bern Now’s Tweets
The future of vacant Jones Street lots remains unclear, with both a #NewBern business owner and the city’s redevelopment commission submitting plans to bring new housing to the area.
N.C. Wildlife allows viewers to see information on planned controlled burns throughout the state.
3
Good morning! It’s K9 Veterans Day Day, Napping Day, Good Samaritan Day, and Jewel Day. The Bear Outlook is cloudy with a chance of rain with a high near 60° (via NWS). Photo: A view of First Baptist Church on Cypress Street in New Bern by Todd Wetherington.
1
2
Show this thread
The North Carolina Utilities Commission is conducting Public Witness Hearings of Duke Energy Progress application to raise electric rates. The next hearing is scheduled for tomorrow.
1
1
Good morning! It’s Girl Scout Day, Plant a Flower Day, Baked Scallops Day, and Daylight Saving Time. The Bear Outlook is rainy with a high near 47° (via NWS). Photo: A boardwalk snakes over Brice's Creek at Creekside Park off of Old Airport Road in #NewBern by Todd Wetherington.
3
5
#NewBern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda for March 14.
#NewBern Historical Society to host Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour.
1
3
Good morning! It’s Promposal Day, Plumbing Day, Oatmeal Nuts Waffles Day, and #311 Day. The Bear Outlook is sunny with a high near 56° (via NWS). Photo: A crab pot sits on the shore of the Donald M. Miller Memorial Park off of North Craven Street in New Bern by Todd Wetherington
1
4
Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents “At the Gallery: Jimi Hendrix” concert featuring music of Jimi Hendrix
2
Principal and Teacher of the Year recognition, policy reviews, public relations, among agenda for Craven Board of Education work session.
1
Happy Friday! It’s Harriet Tubman Day, Pack Your Lunch Day and Blueberry Popover Day. The Bear Outlook is mostly cloudy then rain likely with a high near 57° (via NWS). Photo: Craven Habitat for Humanity ReStore on #NewBern. Credit: Todd Wetherington.
5
#NewBern Parks and Recreation announced upcoming Arbor Day celebration.
1
Looking for something to do this weekend? From ArtWalk and concerts to fire truck pulls and walking tours, there are plenty of options.
2
Trent Woods Garden Club held the dedication of a new Blue Star Marker in the City Park of Havelock, NC.
1
Good morning! It’s Barbie Day, Get Over it Day, Crabmeat Day and Kidney Day. The Bear Outlook is sunny with a high near 59° (via NWS). Photo: Free Little Library at Pleasant Hill. Credit: Wendy Card
1
North Atlantic Right Whale aerial observers with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute will present the North Atlantic Right Whale Aerial Surveys in North Carolina program .
1
5
#CravenCounty is moving forward with a number of local projects to update its aging facilities and infrastructure over the coming year.
1
1
Johnathan Gaskins has accepted the position of Fire Marshal/Division Chief of Fire Prevention with #NewBern Fire-Rescue.
4
Good morning! It’s Women’s Day, Proofreading Day, Retro Video Game Day, and Peanut Cluster Day. The Bear Outlook is sunny with a high near 56° (via NWS). Photo: CarolinaEast Cancer Center by Nicole Kirch.
read image description
ALT
1
3
#CravenCounty Board of Commissioners respond to increase of local property valuation by an average of 42.03%
1
Reports of a former Havelock High School head football coach returning to helm the team were premature, according to a statement from the Craven County school district.
Good afternoon! It’s Cereal Day, Alexander Graham Bell Day, Be Heard Day Day, and Crown of Roast Pork Day. The Bear Outlook is sunny with a high near 78° (via NWS). Photo: Flowers on train tracks in #NewBern by Wendy Card.
1
7
Check out last week's local sports scores spotlight. Contact us if you are a parent or coach and you want to shine the spotlight on students.
1
Good afternoon! It’s Dentist’s Day, Oreo Cookie Day, White Chocolate Cheesecake Day, and Dress Day. The Bear Outlook is sunny with a high near 69° (via NWS). Photo: Greenwood Cemetery, at the corner of Cypress and Bern streets in #NewBern by Todd Wetherington.
read image description
ALT
3
1
1
2
Good morning! It’s Poutine Day, Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day, and Absinthe Day. The Bear Outlook is sunny with a high near 65° (via NWS). Photo: Spanish moss drapes the trees at Glenburnie Park by Todd Wetherington.
5
Habitat for Humanity of #CravenCounty recently celebrated ground breakings on their 79th and 80th homebuilding projects in Pembroke.
3
Good morning! It’s Sons Day, Grammar Day, Pound Cake Day, and Hug a G.I. Day. The Bear Outlook is sunny with a high near 74° (via NWS). Photo: A trail winds around the lake at Martin Marietta Park off of S. Glenburnie Road in New Bern. by Todd Wetherington.
3
“Hush, Hush, Somebody’s Calling My Name,” will be presented by Dr. Erroll L. Royal in the Cullman Performance Hall at the North Carolina History Center.
2
Darlene Oakes Spivey has retired after 38 years as Associate Executive at The Neuse River Region Association of REALTORS®.
1
Happy Friday! It’s Employee Appreciation Day, Simplify-Your-Life Day, Mulled Wine Day, and the National Day of Unplugging. The Bear Outlook is a chance of showers and breezy with a high near 79° (via NWS). Pic: Gertrude S. Carraway Garden by Todd Wetherington.
1
4
Video: Bears junior varsity baseball team came from behind with six runs in the seventh inning to win the game 6 – 5 over Swansboro Pirates last night at home.
3
City staff have recommended the formation of a new advisory committee for #NewBern’s $1.6 million Municipal Service District fund for renovations and other projects downtown.
3
Did you receive your tax revaluation in the mail? #CravenCounty Tax Administrator says it's up to owner if you want to submit an appeal. What do you think?
1
4
Good morning! It’s Rescue Cat Day Day, Read Across America Day, and Banana Cream Pie Day. The Bear Outlook is a chance of showers with a high near 78° (via NWS). Photo: A view of the New Bern waterfront from the Lawson Creek Park boat dock. - by Todd Wetherington
1
6
The #NewBern Fire-Rescue department is now fully outfitted with SCBAs to respond to emergency calls for service.
1
Good afternoon! It’s Peanut Butter Lover's Day, Endometriosis Awareness Day, Fruit Compote Day, and Horse Protection Day. The Bear Outlook is mostly sunny with a high near 77° (via NWS). Photo: Kidsville playground on Pinetree Dr. in #NewBern - by Todd Wetherington.
read image description
ALT
2