New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting (NewBernNow.com photo)

New Bern Board of Aldermen appoint downtown MSD committee — Who voted for who?

Without saying who they voted for, the New Bern Board of Aldermen used written ballots during their last public meeting to appoint members of the newly established Municipal Services District. The committee is an advisory board set up to make recommendations for […]

More construction delays announced for New Bern hotel

The planned opening for the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites under construction behind the New Bern Mall has been pushed back until next summer, according to the developer. The change marks the third time the opening date for the new hotel […]
Great Egret (NBN Photo)

Craven County receives land for new 172-acre nature park

Land that will make up the largest nature park in the area was officially turned over to Craven County this week.  On Tuesday, Dec. 19 North Carolina Coastal Land Trust transferred the deed for the 172-acre Brices Creek Nature Preserve to the […]
Craven County Board of Education (NBN Photo)

Craven County Board of Education seeking grants for new elementary school construction

The Craven County Board of Education is seeking state grants for the construction of two new elementary schools and the expansion of a middle school.  During their Dec. 18 meeting, Craven County Commissioners authorized Chairman Jason Jones to sign an application for […]

Construction underway on new Walt Bellamy Drive housing project

Construction is underway on a new housing development that will be located on joined lots at the corner of Walt Bellamy Drive and Jones Street.  The New Bern Redevelopment Commission’s Walt Bellamy Drive Project calls for the construction of three new, single-family […]
Craven County Health Department

Craven County Opioid Epidemic Response to provide free Narcan training

Craven County Opioid Epidemic Response will host a free Narcan training from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Religious Community Services, located at 919 George Street in New Bern. The training is being recommended for anyone who spends time […]

Board of Aldermen request expansion of Old Airport Road ahead of planned charter school

The New Bern Board of Aldermen is encouraging the state Department of Transportation to widen Old Airport Road in the area of Creekside Park and a planned charter school.  During their Dec. 12 meeting, the BOE approved a resolution as part of […]