Sudan Shriners Temple in downtown New Bern, NC.

Funding approved for development of former Sudan Shriners property master plan, hazardous material abatement

The first step in the redevelopment of the former Sudan Shriners property in New Bern that was recently purchased by the county received funding approval Monday. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a request for a total of $373,750 that will […]
Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

NC voters can get free, acceptable ID cards from county boards of elections

Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of elections office to get a free ID. Most voters have a North Carolina driver’s license, which is an acceptable form of […]
Stanley White Recreation Center groundbreaking in New Bern, N.C.

Photos: City hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new Stanley White Recreation Center

The City of New Bern broke ground on the long-awaited new Stanley White Recreation Center during a ceremony this morning. Flooding from Hurricane Florence caused irreparable damage to the historic center five years ago. The new center will be built approximately 200 […]
Where will the road lead?

Letter from the editor: Operations limited, depend on readers to continue

New Bern Now is the only local independently owned newsroom in the greater New Bern area, free from corporate or political influence. With that comes a great responsibility to readers and the community at large — to take time to research, request […]
Neusiok Trail in the Croatan National Forest.

Mountains to Sea Trail hike along the Neusiok

Carolina Nature Coalition is pleased to introduce Luke Bennett, NC Wildlife Federation, Conservation Coordinator, as our guide for this Mountains to Sea Trail hike along the Neusiok Trail on August 19. Luke will share stories and lessons learned from his extensive trail […]
Union Point Park in New Bern, N.C.

National Night Out to promote police-community partnerships on August 1

The public is invited to join us at Union Point Park for a National Night Out (NNO) celebration. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature family-friendly fun and activities. […]
Watersports on the Neuse River in New Bern N.C. (Wendy Card)

NCDHHS urges caution after three deaths due to Vibrio this Summer

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to be aware of the potential dangers of having wounds or cuts open to saltwater or brackish water following reports of three deaths due to Vibrio infections in North […]