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 […]

A new program being implemented in New Bern will help aid citizens with cognitive impairments who are in danger of going missing.   Last month the New Bern Board of Aldermen approved a memorandum of understanding between the city and the Eastern Carolina […]

Announcements Saturday at Creekside Park: “The DYLANSTRONG Tournament starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs most of the day. Some info about the tournament: Concessions open at 9 a.m. (serving hot food at 10:30 a.m.); kids skill competition registration is open all morning […]

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 […]