Slocum Creek in Havelock and N.C. Highway 11 boat ramp in Kinston failed to meet recreational water-quality standards on the lower Neuse, but there’s another problem plaguing local waterways this week: fish kills. In the past week, environmental nonprofit Sound Rivers has […]

On, Dec. 2, 2021, the New Bern Police Department was contacted by CarolinaEast Medical Center in reference to a sexual assault referral/allegation. Based on the evidence collected, detectives were able to establish the necessary probable cause to arrest and charge Yacop Rmah. […]

City of New Bern Board of Aldermen Strategic Planning Work Session will be held on August 30 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and August 31 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Community Center located at 431 NC […]

The New Bern Police Department has received a total of $60,000 thanks to three grants from the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program. The grants will be used to beef up the department’s highway safety efforts, according to New Bern Police Chief Patrick […]

Around Town Visit the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. East Carolina Amateur Baseball League will play the Championship Game from 4 – 7 p.m. at Kafer Park on Sunday. Events […]

Plans for a new Municipal Service District Advisory Committee recommended by City of New Bern staff in February appear to be in the final stages.  During the August 22 meeting of the New Bern Board of Aldermen, City Manager Foster Hughes explained […]

The Craven County Board of Education could take action on the school district’s 2024-25 redistricting plan by December, according to a presentation at the board’s August 15 meeting. The board acknowledged that the lengthy process will likely lead to changes in the […]