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The City of New Bern is seeking grant funding to study a flood-prone portion of the city’s railroad corridor. Once the study is complete, the plan calls for a further grant application for construction work to improve the flow of stormwater in […]
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The Craven County Board of Commissioners have declined an offer from the county Board of Education to purchase the former F.R. Danyus Elementary School, a historic New Bern site that played an important role in the education of Black students in the
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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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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
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 New Bern Board of Aldermen have approved an amendment to the city’s Code of Ordinances that expands the downtown business area exempted from off-street parking requirements. The board voted 5-1 to approve the changes recommended by the city’s Planning and Zoning
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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
Changes to New Bern’s parking ordinance for downtown businesses have been given the green light by the city’s Planning and Zoning Board. The revised ordinance will now go to the Board of Aldermen for consideration. If approved, the proposed changes would expand
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Announcements Saturday at Creekside Park: “The DYLANSTRONG Tournament starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs most of the day. Some info about the tournament: Concessions open at 9 a.m. (serving hot food at 10:30 a.m.); kids skill competition registration is open all morning
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The City of New Bern will seek a loan of $10 million to cover construction costs for the new Stanley White Recreation Center. An agreement to finance the full construction of the building was unanimously approved by the Board of Aldermen during
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