Slocum Creek in Havelock continues to be plagued by water-quality problems. For an eighth week running, water sampled from the site has failed to meet state and federal recreational water-quality standards. All other Lower Neuse sites tested weekly for the Swim Guide […]

Efforts to rebuild on the site of the historic Trent Court apartment complex appear to have taken a step backward and “continue to be a challenge,” according to a recent update from New Bern Housing Authority Executive Director Tiffany Askew.  Askew said […]

The July 25, 2023 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. in New Bern, N.C. Read the packet with background information on the agenda here. 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Odham. […]

One of New Bern’s longest running dental practices is making plans to move to a new, larger location next year.  The building that will house the new and expanded offices of Kincaid, Purvis & Godwin Family Dentistry is currently under construction at […]

The USDA-Forest Service and Croatan National Forest Ranger District are working on a restoration project to repair the Neuse River Recreation Area that sustained extensive damage in Hurricane Florence in September 2018. Flanners Beach campground, day use area and trails are one […]

Around Town Check out 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. Make up for W2: Rockies at Braves at […]

A number of recent changes to North Carolina’s election laws will impact Craven County voters in upcoming local, state and federal races. During a July 17 appearance before the Craven County Board of Commissioners, Craven County Director of Elections Susan Williams outlined […]