The New Bern Redevelopment Commission has requested that property set aside for a new health and wellness center be turned back over to the city along with funding earmarked for the project.  During the RDC’s June 28 special called meeting, the board […]

Erika Hodges always knew one coffee shop wasn’t going to be enough.  After becoming the sole owner of River Brew in River Bend last August, Hodges said she almost immediately began thinking about opening a second location. “I knew from the beginning […]

Around Town Enroll in the TSA PreCheck® program today and Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at 210 Terminal Dr. in Room 104 in the Aircraft Fire and Rescue Building at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. Check out the New Bern […]

The West Craven High School JROTC Color Guard will make a U.S. flag presentation at My Sister’s House, 524 Roundtree St. in New Bern on July 1 at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend this brief presentation ceremony. “As we […]

Tryon Palace invites you to celebrate Independence Day at North Carolina’s first state capitol! In 1776, New Bern was under Patriot rule, and the revolutionary government occupied Tryon Palace. After defeating the British at the Battle of Moore’s Creek, February 1776, independence from English […]

The second phase of a project to repair a critically deteriorated sewer pipe off of South Glenburnie Road received approval from the New Bern Board of Aldermen this week.  During their June 27 meeting, the board authorized the city manager to execute […]

Updated at 5:50 p.m. In a press release issued today, Metronet announced fiber optic internet service is now available to residents and businesses in James City. People can sign up for service installation at metronet.com. If you’re considering changing your service provider […]