All sites tested for Swim Guide on the lower Neuse this week met recreational water-quality standards, even one that has been plagued with pollution all summer: Slocum Creek in Havelock. “Our thoughts are that it passed, likely due to the recent lack […]
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The City of New Bern is requesting qualified professional engineering firms to submit a statement of qualifications to provide engineering services to undertake and complete an Asset Inventory and Assessment [AIA] of the Stormwater System. This project is funded by the State
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In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.1C, the following news release has been prepared and issued to the media in Craven County. On July 20, 2023, the City of Havelock issued a notification indicating a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) on July
Around Town Wayne Sears was promoted as the new manager of the Habitat for Humanity of Craven County Restore. Visit the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. East Carolina Amateur Baseball
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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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A long-awaited project to resurface the eroded streets of New Bern’s Duffyfield community is expected to wrap up this week, with the final paving work beginning today. According to City Manager Foster Hughes, contractors milled off the top layer of asphalt
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Nearly five years after the original building was closed due to damage from Hurricane Florence, construction of a new Stanley White Recreation Center will officially kick off next week. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 4 at 11 a.m. at
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New Bern Now’s readership continues to grow, but news takes time and costs money to produce. Two reporters, Todd Wetherington and owner Wendy Card, share duties as co-editor. We are the only local newsroom that produces investigative reporting. Some stories take hours,
After 14 years, New Bern Now on the brink, needs community to support local journalism Read More »
Students returning to Craven County public schools next month will face new restrictions on the use of cell phones, smart watches and other wireless communication devices. According to the Board of Education, the move is an effort to combat bullying and disruptions
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A list of 11 books provided by a concerned resident is currently under review by members of the Craven County Board of Education, according to information provided by the school system. In an emailed response to questions submitted by New Bern Now,
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