Allie Cline Photography Announces New Child Image Privacy and AI Protection Policies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Bern, North Carolina — Allie Cline Photography LLC has announced new policies governing the public use of photographs of children in response to the rapidly changing capabilities of artificial intelligence and growing concerns surrounding the use of children's images online. The updated policies are designed to give parents greater control over how photographs of their children are used while establishing clearer standards for privacy, consent, and artificial intelligence use
Continue the Celebration with Ghostwalk: Voices of Freedom Historical Society’s 36th Annual Favorite
NEW BERN, NCNow in its 36th year, Ghostwalk is a family-friendly fall event that combines spirits from New Bern's past, talented local volunteer actors, historic sites, and a fun-filled, creative environment. For three evenings in October you’ll be able to step back in time and visit with ghosts of lively New Bernians, spirits, specters, and ordinary folks. You’ll visit 13 “ghost sites” in Cedar Grove Cemetery and on the porches of historic homes. In keeping with this year’s theme, “Voices of Freedom,
Date Changed to Oct. 3 for Living History Day at Battlefield Park
NEW BERN, NC, Due to expected excessive heat, and seeking the safest and best experience for both visitors and participants, the date for Living History Day has been changed to October 3, 2026 from 8am to 4pm. Have you ever wondered what life was like in your great-grandfather’s time? Here is an opportunity to find out. Join us as uniformed re-enactors from the 5th and 7th NC Infantry Regiments will set up a full period camp at New Bern Battlefield Park Saturday, October 3. It will be open to the public at
Brice Pointe Reaches Major Development Milestone, Advancing Vision for New Bern's First Life Plan Community
NEW BERN, N.C., August, 31, 2026 – ThriveMore is excited to announce a significant milestone in the development of Brice Pointe, the organization's new Life Plan Community planned for New Bern, North Carolina. The ThriveMore Board of Trustees has approved the project to move into the next phase of design and development, while the North Carolina Department of Insurance has authorized Brice Pointe to advance to the next stage of the reservation process. The approval allows Priority List members to begin
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Craven Community College Brings Free Community Classes to Stanley White Recreation Center
August 26, 2026 NEW BERN — Craven Community College (Craven CC) is bringing learning closer to home this fall with CravenCC In Your Community, a new series of free weekly classes at the Stanley White Recreation Center in New Bern. The initiative is designed to connect community members with practical information, skills and resources in a convenient, familiar location. The first offerings include separate four-week series for young adults ages 18-24 and adults, with topics ranging from technology and
'MORE AIRCRAFT, FASTER’: FRCE NEW RIVER LINE DELIVERS V-22S ON TIME, EVERY TIME
Heather Wilburn Fleet Readiness Center East MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- A small team of aircraft maintenance professionals at the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) detachment on board Marine Corps Air Station New River is making a tangible difference on flightline readiness for the V-22 squadrons stationed there. Since 2014, the FRCE V-22 line at New River has posted a perfect on-time delivery record of the aircraft the team overhauls, returning them to the Marine tiltrotor squadrons
''St. Eustatius and the First Salute'' presentation
Date and place of event: September 26, 2026, at 2 pm - Orringer AuditoriumContact: Jennifer Baer baerj@cravencc.edu Maritime archaeologists Dr. Ruud Stelten and Alex Hinton will present "St. Eustatius and the First Salute" at Orringer Auditorium on Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m. This free lecture is sponsored by Craven Community College's Lifetime Learning Center and the English-Speaking Union: Colonial NC Branch. Through archaeological discoveries and newly uncovered archival evidence, Stelten and
FRCE earns eighth CNO Aviation Safety Award
Samantha Morse Fleet Readiness Center East MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – A commitment to flight line safety and efficiency has earned Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recognition from the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) with the CNO Aviation Safety Award for fiscal year 2025. The award, also known as the Navy’s Safety “S,” is presented annually to Navy and Marine Corps aviation units to honor superior operational performance and mishap prevention efforts throughout the fiscal year.
CarolinaEast Medical Center Receives Multiple Awards and Accreditations in 2026 for Quality of Care
CarolinaEast recognized by U.S. News & World Report, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and Forbes (New Bern, NC) – CarolinaEast Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report on its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals list as a Best Regional Hospital in the Coastal Plain, and a High Performing hospital for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Hip Fracture,
PJi Launches Nationwide ISO-Compliant Calibration Lab for Aviation & Industrial Customers
Pilot John International® (PJi®), a global leader in aviation ground support equipment and tooling solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its dedicated Calibration Lab in Eastern NC. This state-of-the-art facility is now providing ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration servicesfor a wide range of electronic, mechanical, pressure, force, and temperature instruments – supporting customers across aviation, manufacturing, energy, medical, education, and more. Strategically located in New Bern, NC,
At the Gallery Concert Series: Kander and Ebb performed by Tyler Griffin
Craven Arts Council & Gallery kicks off annual concert series featuring the music of Kander and Ebb Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle Street 7:00 pm, September 26 th, 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) is proud to present their At the Gallery Concert Series featuring the music of American musical duo Kander and Ebb performed by Tyler Griffin. Doors open at 6 pm, with a pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm given by Lee Purcell. This concert is sponsored by Jim and Marie Vecchio. Tickets are $25 for members of
Craven Arts Council & Gallery hosts exhibition and competition associated with Mumfest
Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St, New Bern NC 28560 Opening reception: October 9th, 2026, 5 – 8 pm Mumfest: October 10th & 11th Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) is proud to present Mum’s the Word for the month of October. CAC&G is seeking both adult and youth art submissions for this exhibition, all featuring chrysanthemums, with one work to be judged and selected for the 2027 Mumfest logo with a cash prize. CAC&G will host a reception during the October ArtWalk from 5 – 8 pm on Friday, October 10th
Community Mural Dedication Ceremony
September 12 && 13 335 Middle St & 411 Broad St Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) invites the community to join them in celebrating the completion of two community murals partnered with two local establishments, The Chelsea and The Flying Fox. With the help of over 350 volunteers, CAC&G is proud to host mural dedication ceremonies for both murals, titled From Firehouse to Landmark and Party Animals, this September. The first ceremony will be on Saturday, September 12 th at 4:15 pm at The Chelsea and
Figure Drawing Drop-In Sessions
Craven Arts Council & to host figure drawing sessions at Bank of the Arts Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St 3pm-5pm, Various Dates in August & September Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to host a Figure Drawing Drop-In Sessions, hosted by local artist Courtney Durocher. These low-cost sessions will offer artists the opportunity to sketch, paint or create from poses by a live, semi-clothed model. with upcoming sessions scheduled for August 12, 26, and September 9 , and 23 rd . The cost will be $5
Conquer the New Bern Historical Society’s 6 th Annual History Quest, Sept. 26 Be Better Than the Average Bear!
NEW BERN, NC Expect lots of fun as you test your sleuthing skills in this sixth annual family friendly outdoor history hunt! On Saturday Sept 26 starting at 10am, teams will gather at New Bern Battlefield Park to receive their clues to a series of quests. Hop in your car and follow the clues to find historical places in and around New Bern. In this year’s event, you’ll find a whole new slate of clues and places to discover. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll learn about our past! Teams can start any time after
Relentless Resilience Workshop Series - Rebuild Strength from the Inside Out
Relentless Resilience Workshop Series - Rebuild Strength from the Inside Out Life can knock you down—but it doesn’t get the final word. Hesed Place invites the community to Relentless Resilience, a trauma-informed, six-part workshop series led by award-winning speaker Tah’Ron Cannon of Committed to Progressing Forward LLC. This series helps participants build real-life resilience—learning how to adapt, recover, and move forward through adversity, trauma, and uncertainty.A Flexible, Six-Part Resilience
