Category: Craven County

Frederick Douglass once declared there is “No Progress Without Struggle.” An escaped slave, a leader of the anti-slavery movement in the North, editor of the abolitionist newspaper The North Star, and (after the Civil War), a diplomat for the U.S. Government, Douglass engaged in debates…

By Katie Zehnder RALEIGH – North Carolinians are feeling the weight of rising property taxes, and lawmakers at the General Assembly are already discussing a levy limit in committee meetings as the ‘short session’ gets underway. During a March 18 meeting of the House Select…

This musical is based on the 1980 film starring (top left) Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda. At top right are local performers, Anne Hayes (Fonda role); Regina Ruisi (Tomlin role); and Angie Loften (Parton role). The classic, time-tested production features smart comedy, strong…

Dr. Tom Hanchett presents “The History of Rosenwald Schools in North Carolina” Sunday, Feb 22 at 2pm at Orringer Auditorium in New Bern. Tickets, $10, are available at www.NewBernHistorical.org For groups of 13 or more, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the…

With Uncle Sam’s blessings, the state Department of Transportation plans to scale back the number of Electric Vehicle charging stations it had originally committed to build along interstates and highways – moving funds toward under-served communities, rural areas and highways The first round of charging…

City of New Bern Winter Storm Gianna has dropped approximately 15″ of snow across New Bern & Craven County. City crews continue to work around the clock to mitigate storm impacts. Approximately 6″ of fresh snow fell overnight & our street crews never stopped plowing….

Description * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE…Martin, Pitt, Greene, Lenoir, Duplin, Onslow, Craven, Jones, Pamlico, and West Carteret counties. * WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday….

By Douglas Helvie | U.S. Navy Veteran (Ret.) NEW BERN – In August, 2019, I had bariatric surgery after years of battling with chronic weight issues. For personal history, I stopped drinking alcohol in 1987, when I was 27. I have never used illicit drugs,…

COVE CITY – In a brief telephone interview shortly after his Sunday morning sermon, Tanner Poplin’s enthusiasm, zest for life, and (of course) spirituality came through loud and clear. In just his mid-20s, Poplin has been pastor of Cove City Christian Church since August of…

For the third consecutive year, this phenomenal, incredible, and spectacular performance happens Saturday, Nov. 29, at 4:30pm over Union Point Park in Downtown New Bern, compliments of Buddy & Wendy Stallings. Wonderful post-Thanksgiving fun for the entire family.

Peletah Ministries church family, with their pastor, Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson, warmly welcomes the community to the ‘Fifth Sunday Fire Revival’ this Sunday, August 31st at 4:27 p.m. at 1912D Trent Blvd., New Bern. Pastor Glenwood Horton, Lady Quisha Horton, and the Kingdom Life Community…

On January 30, 2024, the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at 338 Foxwood Trail, located in the Reelsboro Community of Pamlico County regarding an unresponsive female later identified as Jacqueline Mantia. During the investigation, authorities determined that the cause of death was…