New Bern and Craven County elected officials excluded from meeting with congressman
It was reported that Congressman Greg Murphy met with Craven County leaders last month. Turns out, at least five elected officials were not invited. U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, R-NC, met with two elected officials, the county and city managers and staff, the […]
Board of Education to swear-in new member; hold two other meetings this week
Craven County Schools announces appointment of new Board of Education member. The Board of Education will swear-in Lee Kirkman on March 18, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Craven County Board of Education Administrative Building in New Bern, NC. They will also hold […]
New Bern Housing Authority to discuss transformation plan
Housing Authority to hold public meeting today. The New Bern Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners will meet on March 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at the Stanley White Recreation Center at 601 3rd Ave. in New Bern, NC. The meeting agenda says […]
New Bern Planning and Zoning Board to consider new development, rezoning, major ordinance changes
The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board will consider giving staff authority to approve major subdivision plans. They will also consider removing public notice requirements from the city’s land use ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Board will consider approving new development, rezoning […]
City of New Bern accepting sealed bids for residential property
City buys house, moves it, rehabs it, and is now selling it through a sealed bid process. New Bern’s Redevelopment Commission directed staff to solicit sealed bids for 911 Eubanks St. in New Bern, NC on Feb. 12, 2025. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom […]
Updated: Veterans Affairs announces plans to provide patient care at Naval Health Clinic
Updated on March 28, 2025 A Veterans Affairs Patient Aligned Care Team is working out of a space located on the first floor of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in Havelock, NC. Members of the team told NewBernNow.com on Friday that beneficiaries […]
Updated: Crews battle several wildfires in North Carolina
Updated on March 4 The US Forest Service fire crews have contained all reported wildfires across the National Forests in NC, according to a press release from National Forests in NC Public Affairs. The Falls Dam Fire burned approximately 505 acres in the […]