New Bern Board of Aldermen approve the annexation of property into the city; 3-cent increase in the ad valorem tax rate; water and sewer use agreement; 2% increase in the cost-of-living-allowance; the purchase vehicles, equipment, and building improvements; and more. The board […]
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a New World screwworm was detected in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, according to a press release dated June 3, 2026. The release says the New World screwworm “is a serious pest that
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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