A recent study indicates that Craven County students have shown signs of recovery in nearly every subject since the school system shutdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago.  The Recovery Analysis Report assesses student performance by comparing where their tests […]

Work on two of Craven County’s largest highway projects are moving forward on schedule, according to recent data from the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and the state Department of Transportation.  According to information released Monday, work on the Havelock Bypass […]

Craven County Schools has officially instituted new, relaxed safety protocols for dealing with suspected COVID-19 cases. The decision reinstates the school system’s pre-pandemic health guidelines for staff and students. During their September 19 meeting, the Craven County Board of Education unanimously approved […]

A former church located in New Bern has been chosen as the site for the new Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Tech Bridge. When completed the facility will allow Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East) to engage with small businesses, academia, nonprofits, and […]

  The Craven County Board of Commissioners have approved funding for a second resource officer at West Craven High School. The move comes as law enforcement has reported a surge in gang related violence at the school. Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes […]

Changes to New Bern’s parking ordinance for downtown businesses have been given the green light by the city’s Planning and Zoning Board. The revised ordinance will now go to the Board of Aldermen for consideration. If approved, the proposed changes would expand […]