Farmers, fishermen, ranchers, government officials and others meet at David Parker Farm in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

U.S. cabinet members field questions on farm in Eastern North Carolina

Permitting more fertilizer plants, Office of the Sea, fuel costs, trade deals, and labor were topics of roundtable discussion on Monday. About 60 people attended a roundtable discussion on Monday with U.S. Department of Secretary Brooke Rollins, Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, […]
New restroom facilities at County Line Road entrance to Brices Creek Nature Preserve in Craven County, NC.

Updated: Newly constructed restrooms at Brices Creek Nature Preserve

Two new restrooms and a gravel parking lot have recently been constructed at the County Line Road entrance to Brices Creek Nature Preserve in Craven County, NC. County Manager Jack Veit told NewBernNow.com that “the new Craven County Nature Park is projected […]
Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall in New Bern, NC on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card)

New Bern Board of Aldermen approve ‘Consent Agenda’ – May 12, 2026

Editor’s note: The article was updated to reflect a public hearing will be held on June 9 on the initial zoning of two properties at 4095 Highway 70. The Board of Aldermen approved 16 items on the Consent Agenda with one vote […]
Entrance to NC Cooperative Extension at 300 Industrial Dr. The grounds are maintained by Craven Master Gardeners' grounds near the Clarks Road exit off US 70. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Community Events: June 2026

From river races to tours, here are some events planned around New Bern, NC. The city of New Bern will host Footloose on the Neuse: Abba Nova on June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Union Point Park. For details call 252-639-2901. The […]
Screenshot of video of Craven County Board of Education meeting on May 19, 2025 in New Bern, NC.

Updated: Craven County school board votes to close school; extend closing date to sell another and more

The Craven County Board of Education voted to close Graham A. Barden Elementary School, potentially close Craven Virtual Academy, and extend the closing date to sell F.R. Danyus Elementary School/former site of West Street School; tabled a decision to increase fuel rates; […]
A pond in the Croatan National Forest. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Photos: Croatan National Forest

Several animals were spotted during a visit to the Croatan National Forest today, including a camera-shy racoon. Here are a few photos from the day: “In nature, nothing exists alone.” – Rachel Carson By Wendy Card, editor. Send an email with questions or comments.
New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting on May 12, 2026 at City Hall in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Editorial: Packing the agenda and attempting to move the public comment period

New Bern Board of Aldermen end up voting to let citizens speak. When Jeffrey Odham became the presiding officer at New Bern Board of Aldermen meetings in 2022, he decided to announce the home address of speakers before they got the podium […]