New Craven County ABC Store, warehouse set to open in Bridgeton

A new Craven County ABC retail store and warehouse facility under construction in Bridgton are nearly completed and ready to open, according to the county’s ABC Board Chairman, Chip Chagnon. During an update at the November 6 meeting of the Board of […]
Creekside Park in Craven County, N.C.

State grant funds will address Creekside Park erosion problems, shelter upgrades

State funds from two separate grant programs will bring much needed upgrades and improvements to one of Craven County’s most popular parks.  During their November 6 meeting, the Craven County Board of Commissioners voted to accept grant funding from the NC Community […]
Temporary memorial for Devaughn Bryant taken on Nov. 3

Man dies after shooting at Trent Court apartment complex

A New Bern man is dead following a shooting at the Trent Court apartment complex on Nov. 2. New Bern Police Officers were dispatched to a shots fired call near the P building in Trent Court at 3:48 p.m. They found Devaughn […]
New Bern Police Department (Todd Wetherington)

New Bern Police Department seeking life-saving AED devices for patrol cars

The New Bern Police Department could soon have a new tool in its arsenal to serve community members in immediate need of medical attention.  The NBPD has submitted an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to request […]
Craven County Veterans Lunch

Week of veteran-focused events to be held in New Bern

Week of events focused on veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to be held in New Bern. The Veterans Stand-Down will be held on November 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in New Bern, 301 Glenburnie Drive. Hosted […]

Craven CC announces $12M in funding for new Public Safety Training Center for first responders

Craven Community College has released plans for a new Public Safety Training Center to be located at the county Industrial Park. The news comes following the college’s recent announcement of $12 million in legislative appropriations and the acquisition of 30 acres for […]
The Wall That Heals (NBN Photo)

Vietnam Memorial ‘The Wall That Heals’ coming to Havelock, will open to the public Thursday

The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will arrive in Havelock tomorrow at Walter B. Jones Park, where it will be on display later this week. The display, which is hosted by the Disabled […]