David Wang selected as Epiphany’s new head of school in New Bern, N.C.

David Wang selected as Epiphany’s new head of school

David Wang, one of the first employees hired at The Epiphany School of Global Studies when it opened in 2006, was recently hired as the new Head of School. Wang started his new position on July 1, but he has served the […]
Terrence Saxby selected as New Bern High School's Head Football Coach.

Terrence Saxby selected as new head football coach at New Bern High School

New Bern High School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Terrence Saxby as the new head coach of the high school football team. With an impressive track record and a passion for shaping young athletes, Coach Saxby brings a wealth of […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, N.C.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport awarded $5 million for terminal expansion project

New Bern’s Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has received a sizable federal grant that will go towards its ongoing $26 million terminal expansion project.  Airport Director Andrew Shorter appeared before the Craven County Board of Commissioners on July 17 to request the […]
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Schedule for Craven County Board of Education meetings

The Board of Education holds two regularly scheduled meetings each month and special called meetings as needed. All meetings are open to the public. Board Work Sessions are generally held at 8:30 a.m. on the Tuesday prior to the Board of Education […]

Coastal Women’s Shelter expanding services to support sexual assault victims

The closing of Promise Place in New Bern earlier this summer left a gap in local organizations that deal specifically with victims of sexual trauma. Now another New Bern-based organization, Coastal Women’s Shelter, is stepping up to meet that need by expanding […]
Fish in a creek in New Bern, N.C.

Ongoing Swim Guide site failure prompts investigation

All sites on the lower Neuse River passed the Swim Guide test this week, save one: Slocum Creek in Havelock. For seven weeks, water sampled from the site has failed to meet state and federal recreational water-quality standards — sometimes spectacularly.  The […]
Craven County Commissioners meeting - Dec. 5 2022 Screenshot

Senate Bill 473, elections, among items on Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda – July 17

The meeting will be held on July 17, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Boardroom located at 406 Craven St. in New Bern. View the agenda here. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. […]