One site in the Neuse watershed failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week: Slocum Creek (Havelock) failed. “Most of our sampled sites passed this week, with only a few not meeting the water-quality standards. We recommend being cautious at the sites […]

The first step in what is set to be a controversial, year-long school system redistricting process was taken this week by the Craven County Board of Education.  During their June 15 meeting, the board unanimously approved a recommendation to hire the redistricting […]

The meeting will be held on June 19, 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. ADOPTION OF THE […]

Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law on June 15. The bipartisan legislation will authorize and regulate wagering on professional, college and amateur sports and on horse racing in North Carolina. “This legislation will help North […]

New Bern utilities customers will see an increase in both their water and sewer rates effective July 1. The changes were approved by the New Bern Board of Aldermen during their June 13 meeting following a presentation by City Engineer Jordan Hughes.  […]

Events and Activities 16: Women Veterans Resource Event and Veterans Appreciation Luncheon, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County, 203 S. Front St. 16: Craven County Master Gardeners to host discussion about growing and cooking herbs in the […]

The white building at 710 Howard Street in New Bern is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Tucked away on a small lot behind Cedar Grove Cemetery, its modest wood and brick exterior offers few clues that it is […]