City of New Bern budget discussions highlight new construction, increased debt
The New Bern Board of Aldermen kicked off city budget discussions with a look back at fiscal year 2023-24 spending and a glance ahead at major projects planned for the new year. During the board’s Dec. 12 work session, Kim Ostrom, City […]
Year in Review 2023: New Bern and Craven County
As the year comes to an end, New Bern Now looks back on top stories related to New Bern and Craven County government we brought to you in 2023. New Bern Board of Aldermen -The empty lots located at 304 and 308 […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen appoint downtown MSD committee — Who voted for who?
Without saying who they voted for, the New Bern Board of Aldermen used written ballots during their last public meeting to appoint members of the newly established Municipal Services District. The committee is an advisory board set up to make recommendations for […]
More construction delays announced for New Bern hotel
The planned opening for the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites under construction behind the New Bern Mall has been pushed back until next summer, according to the developer. The change marks the third time the opening date for the new hotel […]
Craven County receives land for new 172-acre nature park
Land that will make up the largest nature park in the area was officially turned over to Craven County this week. On Tuesday, Dec. 19 North Carolina Coastal Land Trust transferred the deed for the 172-acre Brices Creek Nature Preserve to the […]
Craven County Board of Education seeking grants for new elementary school construction
The Craven County Board of Education is seeking state grants for the construction of two new elementary schools and the expansion of a middle school. During their Dec. 18 meeting, Craven County Commissioners authorized Chairman Jason Jones to sign an application for […]
Construction underway on new Walt Bellamy Drive housing project
Construction is underway on a new housing development that will be located on joined lots at the corner of Walt Bellamy Drive and Jones Street. The New Bern Redevelopment Commission’s Walt Bellamy Drive Project calls for the construction of three new, single-family […]