Union Point Park in New Bern, NC (Photo by Wendy Card)

Municipal Service District Advisory Committee chair says fund balance is ‘healthy, healthy’

New Bern’s Municipal Service District fund balance was over $2 million in October, according to finance officer. The chairman of the Municipal Service District Advisory Committee asked if excess funds were being invested during Oct. 17, 2024 Advisory Committee meeting in New […]
Inmate escapes from Craven County jail. (Courtesy of Craven County Sheriff's Office)

Update: North Carolina authorities search for escaped inmate

Update – Jan. 29. 2025 Craven County, NC – Two suspects were charged on Wednesday after allegedly helping an inmate escape from the Craven County Detention Center on Jan. 26, according to the sheriff’s office. A press release said John Matthew Nigh’s […]
Picture of the Santa House taken in New Bern, NC on Jan. 22, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Board of Aldermen OKs spending $105,000 on Christmas decorations, historical marker

The New Bern Board of Aldermen continues to spend $6.7 million on miscellaneous projects. The Board of Aldermen OKs $105,000 of what was said to be American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to construct a building to […]
Economic Development Director Jeff Wood presents information to the Craven County Board of Commissioners. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Craven County commissioners discuss economic development, Neuse Boulevard and foreclosed properties

County Commissioners discuss transportation grant for Neuse Boulevard, voting site and property foreclosures during first meeting of the year. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments, delayed voting on a transportation grant and discussed several matters during Jan. 6, 2025 […]
Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting in New Bern. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Craven County Commissioners meeting recap: Water system, appointments, budget amendments

Commissioners approve plans to assess the water system and discuss accidents near landfill during meeting in December. The Board of Commissioners met on Dec. 16, 2024 in the Craven County Administrative Building in New Bern, NC. The Craven County Board of Commissioners […]
City Hall in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

New Bern prepares for winter weather

The City of New Bern is preparing for winter weather and asks residents to do the same, according to a press release. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm advisory this afternoon. The forecast shows a mix of sleet and snow […]
Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Craven County Commissioners meeting agenda includes ENC Tech Bridge and Project Emerald

Editor’s note: The meeting will be held at 6 p.m., not 8:30 a.m. as we initially reported.  Craven County Commissioners to hold public hearing, discuss economic development and consider selling real property on Monday. The Craven County Board of Commissioners will meet […]