Truck backs into driveway from highway in New Bern, N.C.

NBAMPO to hold special meeting, seeks public comment on prioritization 7.0 projects

The New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee will meet for a special meeting on Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. in the Development Services Conference Room at 303 First St. in New Bern. The purpose of the special meeting is […]
View from Riverwalk

Three Lower Neuse River sites fail Swim Guide test this week

Three sites on the Lower Neuse failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week: Slocum Creek in Havelock, Midyette Street in Oriental and N.C. Highway 11 boat ramp in Kinston. A Swim Guide “fail” means there are elevated levels of fecal bacteria […]
Racetrack Road in New Bern, N.C.

New Bern Board of Aldermen approve contract for $1M Racetrack Road improvement project

More than $1million in funding for a project to widen and upgrade Racetrack Road was greenlighted by the New Bern Board of Aldermen Tuesday.  The board voted unanimously to approve a contract for $1,003,703 with Barnhill Contracting Company for the project. The […]
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Opinion: Allergen at New Bern Restaurants

New Bern restaurants and food establishments need education on one of the most dangerous allergens that can impact their patrons, latex. We have lived here for two years, and I can only dine at a handful of restaurants. I have gone into […]

Craven County Sheriff’s Office granted nearly $1M for upgraded substance abuse services

The Craven County Sheriff’s Office has received almost $1 million in federal grant funding to expand their services for inmates with substance abuse problems. During the August 7 meeting of the Craven County Board of Commissioners, Major David McFadyen announced that the […]
East Carolina Amateur Baseball League plays at Kafer Park in New Bern, N.C.

Updated: Future of historic park depends on public input

Update: The City of New Bern decided to record the video of the community input meeting that was held on August 14, 2023. The video link can be found here. August 10: The future of baseball at Kafer Park depends on community […]
Boating on the Neuse River in New Bern, N.C. (Wendy Card)

Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern: Aug. 11-13

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 at Kafer Park on Sunday. Tournament Game 1: No. 6 Seed at No. 3 […]