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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

The New Bern Board of Aldermen have approved funding for technology designed to provide real-time information on the location where a gun was discharged and the type of weapon that was used. During the Dec. 12 meeting, the board approved a request […]

Craven County Schools is working to implement a number of changes under the new state “Parents’ Bill of Rights” law enacted in August.  Among other provisions, the bill impacts the right to direct a child’s moral or religious training, the ability to […]