New Bern Sun Journal

The Sun Journal is a daily newspaper based in New Bern, North Carolina, USA. It started its journey in 1916 after the combination of two earlier publications, the Sun and the Journal, which merged in 1914. In 1923, the New Bernian newspaper took ownership. Then, in 1974, Freedom Communications, Inc. became the owner. Freedom held onto the paper until 2012, when it sold its newspapers in Florida and North Carolina to Halifax Media Group. In 2015, GateHouse Media acquired Halifax, and later that same year, New Media Investment Group took over Halifax.

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New Bern coach and player to participate in the N.C. Coaches All-Star basketball game in Greensboro

2 days ago | newbernsj.com | Wayne Dzubak

New Bern will have two representatives in the 51st annual North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star basketball game. Jussan Wiggins will step onto the floor as a player while coach Calvin Campbell will take part as an assistant coach in the game that features some of the state's nest high school seniors from the East against the West. The game will be July 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Greensboro.
New Bern coach and player to participate in the North Carolinacoaches All-Star basketball game in Greensboro

2 days ago | newbernsj.com | Wayne Dzubak

New Bern will have two representatives in the 51st annual North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star basketball game. Jussan Wiggins will step onto the floor as a player while coach Calvin Campbell will take part as an assistant coach in the game that features some of the state's nest high school seniors from the East against the West. The game will be July 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Greensboro.
Childrens author hosts book signing in New Bern

5 days ago | newbernsj.com | Caramia Valentin

Children’s author and novelist Adrienne Palma will appear at The Next Chapter Books and Art for an upcoming book signing. The book signing will begin at noon and continue until 2 p.m. on June 14 at the bookstore, located at 320 S. Front St. in New Bern. Palma said that her 25-year career as an educator in New Jersey and North Carolina led her to a world of children's books.
Locked in Athletics training facility opens on Pine Street

5 days ago | newbernsj.com | Caramia Valentin

As a local sports coach watched athletics change over the years, he decided to create an indoor and outdoor sports complex in New Bern to help athletes pursue their fitness and sports goals. Locked in Athletics, at 167 W. Pine St., is the vision of Craven County native JP Whitford, who has spent 20 years coaching local baseball and softball. As a coach, Whitford realized that many athletes want to train year-round.
No property tax hike in proposed county budget

1 week ago | newbernsj.com | Caramia Valentin

Craven County’s proposed fiscal 2025-26 budget holds the line on property taxes and focuses on providing balance and fiscal responsibility in addressing many needs across the county. The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the budget during its Monday meeting at 6 p.m. in the commissioner's room at the Craven County Administration Building, 406 Craven St. in New Bern.
Hundreds attend Partners in Education annual luncheon

1 week ago | newbernsj.com | Caramia Valentin

Hundreds of community educators, leaders and members filled the Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern Wednesday to support Craven County Partners in Education at its annual luncheon. The annual luncheon is a fundraising opportunity for Partners in Education, a nonprofit that benefits teachers and students of Craven County Schools through various grants and programs.
Police officer, man stabbed in downtown fight

1 week ago | newbernsj.com | Caramia Valentin

A New Bern police officer and a 34-year-old man were stabbed Sunday during a fight that resulted in three people arrested on assault and disorderly conduct charges. Aaron Carter, 33, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, on an emergency worker, said Capt. Daren Fuller with the New Bern Police Department. Carter is being held without bond.
Craven Arts to unveil new bear, Juneteenth exhibit

1 week ago | newbernsj.com | Caramia Valentin

The Craven Arts Council will have several events in June, including a Juneteenth celebration, the addition of a Bear Town Bear and focus on community artists. The Craven Arts Council and Bank of the Arts, at 317 Middle St., will kick off the 2025 New Bern Artist Studio Tour, participate in the unveiling of Brother Bradham Bear and host a tie-dye workshop. Local artists will also be featured at the Craven Arts Council with two new exhibits.
Teenager fatally shot near McKinley Avenue

1 week ago | newbernsj.com | Caramia Valentin

A New Bern teenager was fatally shot Friday in what police are investigating as a targeted attack. On Friday at about 11:15 p.m. New Bern police received a ShotSpotter alerts indicating gunfire near Queen Anne Lane. Police responded to the area and found several gunshot shell casings but no victims in the area, said Lt. Robert Holton with the New Bern Police Department.
Diamond anniversary baseball game features champions Craven Community College, New Bern Southpaws

1 week ago | newbernsj.com | Wayne Dzubak

Craven Community College will celebrate 60 years on Friday with a Diamond Anniversary baseball game at Kafer Park against the New Bern Southpaws. On May 18, the Panthers club baseball team not only qualified for their first ever National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) Division III World Series, but went on to win the title with a 9-6 win over Robert Morris University.