Board of Aldermen Approve Salary Increase, City Employees Still Underpaid
The City of New Bern hired Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) to conduct a market salary study of their workforce in February 2022 and it continued through until this the first week in December. The study compared the city’s pay scale with […]
Editorial: Renew a Sense of Community through Local News
As we kick off the new year, we ask you to consider becoming part of renewing a sense of community through local news. We believe a community needs a local nonpartisan news source comprised of stories that capture moments from birth to […]
Year in Review — Local News from 2022
Craven County and New Bern residents have been through ups and downs this past year but that hasn’t stopped them from pressing on, enjoying life and celebrating local progress! New Bern Now’s (NBN) community calendar has been chockfull of information. Articles and […]
Economic Development, Transportation, Petition of Citizens Among Agenda Items on Craven Commissioners Meeting – Jan 3, 2023
The meeting will be held on Jan. 3, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Craven County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Craven County Administration Building in New Bern. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA 1. PUBLIC […]
Food Assistance Available to Help Older Adults
According to the Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging (ECCAAA) website, the following is provided to inform eligible seniors of food assistance program: The ECCAAA is providing assistance to address the nutritional needs of people aged 60 years of age and […]
City of New Bern and Craven County Public Notices – Dec. 30, 2022
NOTICE OF OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY: 115 Hillmont Road NOTICE OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY NEW BERN AND CRAVEN COUNTY BEING ADVERTISED PURSUANT TO §§160-269 AND 153A-l76 OF THE N.C. GENERAL STATUTES TAKE NOTICE that […]
History in Bloom to Showcase Floral Exhibit and Culinary Experience
This January, Tryon Palace will present an inspiring and eclectic exhibit of collection pieces from the “attic,” alongside captivating floral designs reflecting characteristics of the artifact. History in Bloom will be showcased in the Duffy Exhibition Gallery at the North Carolina History Center […]