New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting (NewBernNow.com photo)

Collegiate baseball, new electric substation, among agenda items for New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting – July 25

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. […]

New Bern family dentist office to open new, expanded location next year

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 […]
Flanners Beach Day Use Area. (Wendy Card)

Flanners Beach among recreation sites to be restored after sustaining extensive damage by Hurricane Florence

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 […]
Fishing at Lawson Creek Park. (Wendy Card)

Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern: July 21-23

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 […]
Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

What will NC’s new voter ID, felony conviction rulings mean for Craven elections?

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 […]
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 […]