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 […]
New Bern Police Department logo with contact information

New Bern Police seeking public’s help in death investigation

Updated on July 31: The female found dead along West B Street on Saturday July 29, 2023, has been identified as Amber Golden Montoya, 38 years of age, of New Bern. The police department has notified next of kin. An autopsy has […]
City of New Bern

Public Hearing on New Bern Historic District land use

Take notice that the Board of Aldermen of the City of New Bern will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in the City Hall Courtroom located at 300 Pollock Street, New Bern, N.C. at 6 p.m., or as soon […]
Bridge over Neuse River near Weyerhauser. (Laura Johnson)

Swim Guide: All clear on the lower Neuse River

All sites tested for Swim Guide on the lower Neuse this week met recreational water-quality standards, even one that has been plagued with pollution all summer: Slocum Creek in Havelock. “Our thoughts are that it passed, likely due to the recent lack […]
City of New Bern

City of New Bern RFQ for Professional Services – Civil Engineering

The City of New Bern is requesting qualified professional engineering firms to submit a statement of qualifications to provide engineering services to undertake and complete an Asset Inventory and Assessment [AIA] of the Stormwater System. This project is funded by the State […]
Creek in Craven County, N.C. (Wendy Card)

Groundwater source confirmed, notification to retract sanitary sewer overflow in the City of Havelock

In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.1C, the following news release has been prepared and issued to the media in Craven County. On July 20, 2023, the City of Havelock issued a notification indicating a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) on July […]
New Bern Grand Marina

Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern: July 28-30

Around Town Wayne Sears was promoted as the new manager of the Habitat for Humanity of Craven County Restore. Visit the New Bern Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. East Carolina Amateur Baseball […]