Find out what’s happening in and around New Bern, North Carolina!
New water meters being installed in the James City area will help detect line breaks and leaks more quickly, potentially saving money for residents. Dail Booth, water superintendent for Craven County, said a project is underway to change out approximately 15,000 meters […]
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Updated Aug. 31: Potable water served by the Craven County Water System (NCPWS ID # 04-25-055) has been restored to the Carolina Pines Subdivision. Samples collected from the system have been analyzed by a State Certified Laboratory and found to be free
Craven County Water System Pressure Advisory — Rescinded Read More »
A proposed change to the policy governing parent’s ability to inspect and object to education materials in Craven County schools would give new power to the district’s media technology advisory committees. During their August 16 meeting, the Craven County Board of Education
Residents & visitors should prepare their storm survival kits now As Hurricane Idalia begins its journey up the southeastern seaboard, the City of New Bern is preparing for storm impacts and is encouraging residents and visitors to do the same. The hurricane
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Craven County government is closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia as it approaches the Southeastern United States. Craven County Emergency Management will continue to follow established Emergency Operations Plans and Procedures. Citizens are encouraged to closely monitor the local impact statements based on where
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Plans for the rebuilding of New Bern’s Trent Court have taken yet another turn, as negotiations with a Charlotte-based development firm appear to have fallen through. At the August 21 meeting of the New Bern Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Executive Director
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Slocum Creek in Havelock and N.C. Highway 11 boat ramp in Kinston failed to meet recreational water-quality standards on the lower Neuse, but there’s another problem plaguing local waterways this week: fish kills. In the past week, environmental nonprofit Sound Rivers has
Two site fails Swim Guide on the lower Neuse, fish kills reported Read More »
On, Dec. 2, 2021, the New Bern Police Department was contacted by CarolinaEast Medical Center in reference to a sexual assault referral/allegation. Based on the evidence collected, detectives were able to establish the necessary probable cause to arrest and charge Yacop Rmah.
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City of New Bern Board of Aldermen Strategic Planning Work Session will be held on August 30 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and August 31 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Community Center located at 431 NC
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The New Bern Police Department has received a total of $60,000 thanks to three grants from the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program. The grants will be used to beef up the department’s highway safety efforts, according to New Bern Police Chief Patrick
New Bern PD receives $60,000 in grant funding for highway safety programs Read More »