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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
City of New Bern agrees to take over 2023 Christmas parade from Jaycees
The City of New Bern takes over management of this year’s New Bern Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for December 2. The fate of the annual event was called into question after the organizer of past parades, the Craven County Jaycees, failed […]
Future of New Bern independent newsroom uncertain — needs community support
For years, New Bern Now has strived to provide something that’s becoming all too rare in communities across the country — informative news that sheds light on important issues while simultaneously holding local government officials and organizations accountable in ways that other […]