Board of Aldermen approve $10M loan plan to fund new Stanley White Rec Center

The City of New Bern will seek a loan of $10 million to cover construction costs for the new Stanley White Recreation Center. An agreement to finance the full construction of the building was unanimously approved by the Board of Aldermen during […]
Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center (NBN Photo/Wendy Card)

NC Auditor releases results of Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center audit

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor conducted an investigative audit after receiving three allegations relating to the Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center. The findings were outlined in the investigative audit letter and released on Sept. 7, 2023. The report shows: Allegation 1: […]
US 70 in New Bern, N.C. (NBN Photo)

New Bern Police seek public’s help after fatal hit-and-run

Updated on Sept. 20 The New Bern Police Department, with the assistance of the community, has identified the decedent in the Hit and Run traffic crash investigation. The decedent was identified as Michael Isaiah Jay, 23 years-old, of New Bern, and his […]

New Palatine Meadows apartments set for completion this winter

Construction of a new apartment complex near New Bern High School is expected to be completed by this winter, according to developers. Work on the new 60-unit Palatine Meadows development, which began construction in January, is expected to be finished next February, […]
New Bern Board of Alderman Meeting (NBN Photo)

MSD, contracts, public comment among items on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – Sept. 12

The Sept. 12, 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 Odham. Prayer Coordinated by Alderman Brinson. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll […]

New Bern Library to temporarily relocate for crucial repairs and upgrades

The New Bern branch of the Craven-Pamlico Regional Library System will be temporarily relocating to allow for critical repairs to the building’s aging infrastructure.  The New Bern branch, located at 400 Johnson St., will temporarily move to the site of the former […]
Preparing for Bike MS: Historic New Bern this weekend. (Photo NBN/Wendy Card)

Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern: Sept 8-10

Updated on Sept. 8 Around Town Friday night high school football: West Craven Eagles at Havelock Rams, 7 p.m. and New Bern Bears at Knightdale Knights, 7 p.m. New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 […]