One of New Bern’s most historic school sites has been declared surplus property and will be offered to the county for purchase. During the Craven County Board of Education’s October 19 meeting, the board voted to declare the former F.R. Danyus School […]

The New Bern Police Department presented information on SoundThinking’s ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology. If approved, it would be deployed in New Bern’s Duffyfield and Craven Terrace area. During the New Bern Board of Aldermen’s October 24 meeting, Police Chief Patrick Gallagher presented […]

Work is underway on two major improvement projects that will bring changes to Lawson Creek Park.  Jack’s Island and the loop road that runs beside it will remain closed for the next 30 days so water and sewer crews can prepare the […]

The October 24, 2023 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. in New Bern, NC. 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Jeffrey Odham. Prayer Coordinated by Mayor Odham. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. […]

After several months of discussion, the Craven County Board of Education has decided not to move forward with the countywide redistricting process that had been in the planning stages. During their October 17 meeting, the board voted 7-0 to pause the redistricting […]

The new Biscuitville restaurant under construction at the New Bern Marketplace shopping center could open as early as this winter, according to information released by the company. According to the Biscuitville website, the New Bern location being built at 3605 Martin Luther […]

Craven County has opened a new department to enhance its response to area deaths and overdoses associated with the ongoing opioid abuse epidemic.  According to a county press release, the Craven County Opioid Epidemic Response was established to reduce opioid-related overdoses and […]