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Transformation Venture Capital Board of Directors Reginal Barner, Sabrina Bengel, Scott Coghill, Jim Copland, Daimon King, Judy Pierce, Jennell Reddick, and Kimberly White at Stanley A. White Recreation Center in New Bern, NC on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Transformation Venture Capital takes step to gain control of Craven Terrace apartments

June 17, 2026

Transformation Venture Capital Board of Directors approved a motion that directed the secretary and attorney to begin talks with Evergreen (-Cardinal) so TVC can gain full control of Craven Terrace apartments in New Bern, NC. Shortly after the Housing Authority of the

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New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting at Stanley White Recreation Center in New Bern, NC on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: City of New Bern talks about development, revenue bond projects, utilities and more — June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026

The New Bern Board of Aldermen met for an all-day retreat on June 16, 2026, in the Stanley A. White Recreation Center at 601 Third Ave., New Bern, NC. The board of aldermen talked about feral cats, potential $148 million municipal revenue

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New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting at Stanley White Recreation Center in New Bern, NC on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card)

On the agenda: New Bern Board of Aldermen retreat – June 16, 2026

June 15, 2026

Topics on Tuesday’s city council meeting agenda include water quality, public safety, municipal bonds, utilities, and more. The New Bern Board of Aldermen will meet on June 16, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Stanley A. White Recreation Center at 601 Third

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Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 4, 2026 in New Bern, NC.

Updated: Recap of Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting – May, 4 2026

June 14, 2026

The Craven County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding to participate as one of 8 counties in the AttainmentNC initiative; receive budget requests and hear about generative AI, environmental assessment, and more during May 4, 2026 meeting at the Craven County Administration

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Fishing pier on Neuse River in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Recap of the New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting – May 12, 2026

June 6, 2026

New Bern Board of Aldermen approve the annexation of property into the city; 3-cent increase in the ad valorem tax rate; water and sewer use agreement; 2% increase in the cost-of-living-allowance; the purchase vehicles, equipment, and building improvements; and more. The Board

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Roundtable discussion between U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, Department of Labor Acting Secretary and farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and elected officials on June 1, 2026 in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

USDA confirms a New World screwworm detected in calf in Texas

June 5, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a New World screwworm was detected in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, according to a press release dated June 3, 2026. The release says the New World screwworm “is a serious pest that

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Farmers, fishermen, ranchers, government officials and others meet at David Parker Farm in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

U.S. cabinet members field questions on farm in Eastern North Carolina

June 4, 2026

Permitting more fertilizer plants, Office of the Sea, fuel costs, trade deals, and labor were topics of roundtable discussion on Monday. About 60 people attended a roundtable discussion on Monday with U.S. Department of Secretary Brooke Rollins, Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling,

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New restroom facilities at County Line Road entrance to Brices Creek Nature Preserve in Craven County, NC.

Updated: Newly constructed restroom at Craven County Nature Park

June 1, 2026

New restroom and a gravel parking lot have recently been constructed at the County Line Road entrance to the Craven County Nature Park (previously known as Brices Creek Nature Preserve) in Craven County, NC. County Manager Jack Veit told NewBernNow.com that “the

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Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall in New Bern, NC on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card)

New Bern Board of Aldermen approve ‘Consent Agenda’ – May 12, 2026

May 31, 2026

Editor’s note: The article was updated to reflect a public hearing will be held on June 9 on the initial zoning of two properties at 4095 Highway 70. The Board of Aldermen approved 16 items on the Consent Agenda with one vote

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Entrance to NC Cooperative Extension at 300 Industrial Dr. The grounds are maintained by Craven Master Gardeners' grounds near the Clarks Road exit off US 70. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Community Events: June 2026

May 27, 2026

From river races to tours, here are some events planned around New Bern, NC. The city of New Bern will host Footloose on the Neuse: Abba Nova on June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Union Point Park. For details call 252-639-2901. The

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