New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting photo taken on July 13 2021

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction on BOA Meeting Agenda Again — January 25

The Tuesday, January 25th meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. You can also watch live on the City of New Bern’s Facebook page or watch later on City 3 TV. Agenda: Meeting […]
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Mind, Movement, Memory: UNDERstanding Dementia Series

The Alzheimer’s Association chapters in North Carolina and the Parkinson Association of the Carolinas are kicking off the first program this February in their Under the Dementia Umbrella Series, a four-part virtual education series taking place across North Carolina from February through […]
Elks Building

Elks Building to Become Luxury Boutique Hotel

The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of 12 artistically inspired boutique hotels, has purchased the historic Elks Building in New Bern, N.C. for $2.25 million with plans to develop the property into a 50-room boutique hotel. Set to break ground in early 2023, the luxurious boutique hotel […]
Craven County Schools

Craven Schools Operate on Remote Schedule

Our administrative staff has been out monitoring the road conditions throughout the county today and due to expected freezing temperatures again this evening and the inability of our buses to safely travel early in the morning because of the potential for black […]
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Craven Community College to Operate on 3-hour Delay

Craven Community College (Craven CC) will operate on a three-hour delay Monday, Jan. 24 due to potentially dangerous roadway conditions. Staff and faculty will report at 11 a.m. Classes will also begin at 11 a.m. This delay will affect classes that have […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen

Board of Aldermen to Discuss American Rescue Plan during Workshop prior to Regular Meeting on January 25

The New Bern Board of Aldermen will discuss potential American Rescue Plan (“ARP”) funding projects during their workshop on Tuesday, January 25th. I asked Alderman Barbara Best of Ward 5, Alderman of my ward, what would be discussed and why residents should […]
Gigi's Snack Shack

Gigi’s Snack Shack Offers Gourmet Burgers to Healthy Meals

Food trucks popularity continues to rise. We caught up with Jason Romano, Chef/Owner of Gigi’s Snack Shack and Nina in front of Advanced Auto Parts on S. Glenburnie Rd. Gigi’s is a full-service food truck serving New Bern and Eastern North Carolina. […]