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 […]

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; […]

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 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 […]

Sudie and Kamica Way petitioned the New Bern Board of Aldermen to rename E. Street to Leroy Way Jr. Avenue in Duffyfield in honor of his life on May 12, 2026 at City Hall in New Bern, NC. During the Requests and […]

City considers charging commercial vessels a fee to use city-owned waterfront docks to load and unload in New Bern. The New Bern Board of Aldermen approved changes to the city’s ordinance during meeting on May 13, 2026 at City Hall in New […]

City council will take on 44 agenda items at City Hall tonight. The New Bern Board of Aldermen will meet on May 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 300 Pollock St., New Bern, NC. Here’s what’s on the agenda: Requests […]