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Celebrating the 4th of July at Lawson Creek Park – Photo Gallery

July 4, 2022

The weather was perfect for spending the 4th of July at Lawson Creek Park. Inflatables for kids, food vendors, live music, and games made for a great day for the community, friends, and families getting together. Enjoy some of the photos taken […]

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Carol Dempsey - Interim Director CC BOE

Carol Dempsey Selected as Interim Director for Craven County Board of Elections

July 4, 2022

Craven County’s Board of Elections (CC BOE) Director Meloni Wray resigned on May 27, 2022. Her last day of employment was June 21. Residents asked us who would be in charge during the Runoff Election for New Bern Mayor and Aldermen for

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Reading of Declaration of Independence, crowd at Tryon Palace, encampment

Tryon Palace Glorious Fourth – Photo Gallery

July 4, 2022

Very good turnout at the Tryon Palace Glorious Fourth celebration today. It was nice hearing people asking questions of the Tryon Palace reenactors about the buildings, their clothing, and the history of New Bern. The fire-cooked food at the 1st NC Regiment

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Women and men in cemetery in 1800s clothing

New Bern Historical Society is Looking for a Few Good Ghosts

July 4, 2022

The New Bern Historical Society is looking for a few good ghosts. Whether you are a spirited novice or have lots of ghostly experience, the Historical Society wants you to portray the historic characters in this year’s Ghostwalk. Ghostwalk brings to life

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New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting - March 8 2022

Alderman Uses Inflammatory Rhetoric in Attempt to Silence Local Journalist

July 3, 2022

I think it’s important that the public be made aware that since I began reporting on local government last year, Alderman of Ward 1 Sabrina Bengel has made personal grievances against me that has incited subsequent intimidation, threatening mine and my family’s

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Craven Community College exterior

Date Change for Craven Community College Board of Trustees Meeting

July 2, 2022

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 143-318.12 and Craven Community College Board of Trustees Bylaws and Policies, notice is hereby given for the Board of Trustees meeting schedule. The Board of Trustees of Craven Community College will meet eight times during

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Swim Guide - Sound Rivers Map 7-1-22

Sound Rivers Swim Guide Report – July 1, 2022

July 1, 2022

Upper Neuse Three sites failed in the Upper Neuse this week: Poole Road canoe launch, Clayton River Walk and Neuse Golf Club, also in Clayton. Lower Neuse Three sites failed in the Lower Neuse for a second week running: Upper Broad Creek

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Craven County Commissioner Mtg - Screenshot from May 2 2022

Public Comment, ARP Funding, Emergency Services Among Items on Commissioners’ Meeting Agenda — July 5, 2022

July 1, 2022

Tuesday, July 5, the next regular session meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Craven County Administration Building, 406 Craven St., New Bern. Should you wish to petition the Board please make sure that you arrive by 5:30 p.m. to

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Early Voting at the Craven County Board of Elections in New Bern NC

New Bern Residents – Early Voting Begins July 7

July 1, 2022

The New Bern Municipal Run-off Election, Early Voting, begins July 7 and continues until July 23. All New Bernians will vote for a new mayor (Jeffrey Odham or Toussaint Summers). Citizens in Wards 1 & 2 will choose the next person to represent them on

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African Dance Workshop - children dancing

Nonprofits Partner to present West African Dance Performance & Workshop

July 1, 2022

Three New Bern not-for-profits have joined together to sponsor a fun event for the New Bern community. Arts To End Genocide (ATEG), the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Plain (B&GC), and Faith Connection are presenting an afternoon of West African

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Visitors are attracted to New Bern’s southern charm, small town feel, combined with the beautiful scenery, terrific weather, and an abundance of things to do, we have it all!

Our town is a city rich in Outdoor Recreation, Arts and Culture, and History in New Bern, NC. It is a safe, suburban community with a population of 30,000+ residents with diverse social backgrounds.

Today in New Bern

Duke Energy Progress proposed rate increases, NCUC conducts public hearings

Governor announces controlled burn season – NCWRC launches “near real time” prescribed fire map

Agenda for Craven County Board of Education Meeting – March 16

Public comment, event road closures, land rezoning among items on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – March 14

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