The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board has given initial approval for the next phases of development in Craeberne Forest.  During their Dec. 5 meeting the board voted in favor of a general plan for Craeberne Forest phases three and four […]

The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board has taken the first steps towards forming a committee to address parking issues within the city.  During its Dec. 5 meeting, the board voted unanimously to act on a suggestion from member Rusty Ingram that […]

A total of $8.6 million has been approved for an upcoming project to expand Craven County’s Department of Social Services building.  A budget ordinance for the project in the amount of $8,681,861 was given the green light by the Board of Commissioners […]

The Craven County Board of Education will hold a work session on Dec. 12 at 8:30 a.m. in the Administrative Building meeting room at 3600 Trent Road in New Bern. The meeting will be livestreamed on Craven County Schools YouTube channel. The […]

A section of New Bern highway and a waterline damaged during Hurricane Florence will receive a unique form of protection from a $200,000 state grant. During the December 4 meeting of the Craven County Board of Commissioners, Chad Strawn, director of Planning […]

A New Bern business owner is being forced to make a tough decision after receiving an ultimatum from the North Carolina Railroad Company — pay up or face legal action. When Maurice Howland, owner of the Shop Class community woodworking business, purchased […]

A contract to complete Phase 1 of the ongoing Duffyfield Stormwater Enhancement Project has been approved by the New Bern Board of Aldermen. According to George Chiles, director of Public Works for the City of New Bern put the work out for […]