Mayor Jeffrey Odham's connection to Craeberne Forest

New Bern Mayor Odham Won’t Acknowledge Business and “Close Familiar” Relationship

Mayor Jeffrey Odham will not acknowledge that his business and familiar relationship with land developer, Patrick McCullough, has led to and could result in future potential conflicts of interest when it comes to the New Bern Board of Aldermen (BOA) voting on […]
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New Bern Police Investigate Shooting

On September 6, 2022, at 1:15 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Main Street, New Bern, NC in reference to a report of gunshots being fired. The caller reported that at least one individual had been shot. The victim was […]
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Craven County Youth Organizations Given Opportunity to Earn Funds

As Craven County begins to welcome students back into the classrooms, academic and athletic groups are looking for ways to earn funds. UScellular’s Community Connections program allows K-12 youth organizations to earn money for equipment, travel and resources completely online by doing […]
Craven Habitat for Humanity Restore Truck

Habitat ReStore Activities Include Bringing Stuff-The-Truck to Neighborhoods

There is a lot going on at the Habitat ReStore this fall, including new evening hours, the return of our popular Stuff-the-Truck event coming to a neighborhood near you, and an immediate opening for a full-time position for a ReStore Ambassador/Driver. Other […]
Tobacco Hornworm Caterpillars on tomato plants in New Bern NC

Check Tomatoes for Hornworms

If the leaves of your tomato plant seem to suddenly be disappearing, take a closer look. There is a good chance there are one or more hornworms feeding on your plant. Left unchecked, hornworms can quickly devour tomato leaves and even defoliate […]
N. C. State Fair Home Chef Challenge

Compete in N.C. State Fair Home Chef Challenge

Entry deadline is Oct. 3 The N.C. State Fair is looking for home chefs to spice up the competitions at the fair with 11 days of cooking challenges. Included are loaded nachos, ultimate brownies, spirited pies, quirky cobbler, a make-ahead breakfast challenge, chili […]
Sound Rivers Swim Guide - September 2 2022

Sound Rivers Swim Guide Report – September 2, 2022

Happy Labor Day! These are our last Swim Guide results of the season! We’d like to thank our many volunteers across the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds who have diligently delivered samples to us, all summer long. We could do it without you […]