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The New Bern Police Department could soon have a new tool in its arsenal to serve community members in immediate need of medical attention. The NBPD has submitted an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to request […]
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Week of events focused on veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to be held in New Bern. The Veterans Stand-Down will be held on November 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in New Bern, 301 Glenburnie Drive. Hosted
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Craven Community College has released plans for a new Public Safety Training Center to be located at the county Industrial Park. The news comes following the college’s recent announcement of $12 million in legislative appropriations and the acquisition of 30 acres for
The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will arrive in Havelock tomorrow at Walter B. Jones Park, where it will be on display later this week. The display, which is hosted by the Disabled
The City of New Bern takes over management of this year’s New Bern Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for December 2. The fate of the annual event was called into question after the organizer of past parades, the Craven County Jaycees, failed
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For years, New Bern Now has strived to provide something that’s becoming all too rare in communities across the country — informative news that sheds light on important issues while simultaneously holding local government officials and organizations accountable in ways that other
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One of New Bern’s most historic school sites has been declared surplus property and will be offered to the county for purchase. During the Craven County Board of Education’s October 19 meeting, the board voted to declare the former F.R. Danyus School
The New Bern Police Department presented information on SoundThinking’s ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology. If approved, it would be deployed in New Bern’s Duffyfield and Craven Terrace area. During the New Bern Board of Aldermen’s October 24 meeting, Police Chief Patrick Gallagher presented
Work is underway on two major improvement projects that will bring changes to Lawson Creek Park. Jack’s Island and the loop road that runs beside it will remain closed for the next 30 days so water and sewer crews can prepare the
The October 24, 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 Jeffrey Odham. Prayer Coordinated by Mayor Odham. Pledge of Allegiance. 2.
ShotSpotter among items on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – Oct. 24 Read More »