Find out what’s happening in and around New Bern, North Carolina!
A public hearing has been set to address a longstanding parking issue for downtown New Bern businesses that stretches back decades. During their September 26 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 to call a public meeting for October 10 […]
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The meeting will be held on Oct. 2, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Craven County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Craven County Administration Building in New Bern. View the agenda here. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA
The City of New Bern has agreed to provide water and sewer services for a new charter school planned for construction in the James City area. During their September 26 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen approved a water and sewer
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The New Bern Board of Aldermen have voted to officially re-establish an advisory committee to oversee the city’s Municipal Service District, the downtown commercial and residential corridor that pays an additional tax for improvements to the area. The new Municipal Service District
A new parking lot opening to the public in downtown New Bern will add 50 spaces to the area’s available non-leased parking options for residents and visitors. The only catch? They’ll have to pay for the privilege. During their September 26
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A recent study examining how North Carolina hospitals collect medical debt has found that thousands of patients were sued over a five and a half year period to collect on unpaid bills. The findings show CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern brought
The September 26, 2023 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. in New Bern, NC. 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Odham. Prayer Coordinated by Alderman Brinson. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll
A recent study indicates that Craven County students have shown signs of recovery in nearly every subject since the school system shutdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago. The Recovery Analysis Report assesses student performance by comparing where their tests
Recovery study shows Craven County students making strong comeback from COVID shutdown Read More »
Work on two of Craven County’s largest highway projects are moving forward on schedule, according to recent data from the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and the state Department of Transportation. According to information released Monday, work on the Havelock Bypass
Craven County Schools has officially instituted new, relaxed safety protocols for dealing with suspected COVID-19 cases. The decision reinstates the school system’s pre-pandemic health guidelines for staff and students. During their September 19 meeting, the Craven County Board of Education unanimously approved
Board of Ed confirms COVID-19 protocol changes for Craven County schools Read More »