Three sites on the Lower Neuse failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week: Slocum Creek in Havelock, Midyette Street in Oriental and N.C. Highway 11 boat ramp in Kinston. A Swim Guide “fail” means there are elevated levels of fecal bacteria […]

More than $1million in funding for a project to widen and upgrade Racetrack Road was greenlighted by the New Bern Board of Aldermen Tuesday.  The board voted unanimously to approve a contract for $1,003,703 with Barnhill Contracting Company for the project. The […]

New Bern restaurants and food establishments need education on one of the most dangerous allergens that can impact their patrons, latex. We have lived here for two years, and I can only dine at a handful of restaurants. I have gone into […]

The Craven County Sheriff’s Office has received almost $1 million in federal grant funding to expand their services for inmates with substance abuse problems. During the August 7 meeting of the Craven County Board of Commissioners, Major David McFadyen announced that the […]

Update: The City of New Bern decided to record the video of the community input meeting that was held on August 14, 2023. The video link can be found here. August 10: The future of baseball at Kafer Park depends on community […]

Around Town Visit 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. Tournament Game 1: No. 6 Seed at No. 3 […]

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 […]