New Bern Police Department (Todd Wetherington)

New Bern Police Department seeking life-saving AED devices for patrol cars

The New Bern Police Department could soon have a new tool in its arsenal to serve community members in immediate need of medical attention.  The NBPD has submitted an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to request …

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Craven County Veterans Lunch

Week of veteran-focused events to be held in New Bern

Week of events focused on veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to be held in New Bern. The Veterans Stand-Down will be held on November 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in New Bern, 301 Glenburnie Drive. Hosted …

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Craven CC announces $12M in funding for new Public Safety Training Center for first responders

Craven Community College has released plans for a new Public Safety Training Center to be located at the county Industrial Park. The news comes following the college’s recent announcement of $12 million in legislative appropriations and the acquisition of 30 acres for …

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The Wall That Heals (NBN Photo)

Vietnam Memorial ‘The Wall That Heals’ coming to Havelock, will open to the public Thursday

The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will arrive in Havelock tomorrow at Walter B. Jones Park, where it will be on display later this week. The display, which is hosted by the Disabled …

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City of New Bern agrees to take over 2023 Christmas parade from Jaycees

The City of New Bern takes over management of this year’s New Bern Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for December 2. The fate of the annual event was called into question after the organizer of past parades, the Craven County Jaycees, failed …

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Waterfront in Downtown New Bern, N.C. (Photo NBN)

Future of New Bern independent newsroom uncertain — needs community support

For years, New Bern Now has strived to provide something that’s becoming all too rare in communities across the country — informative news that sheds light on important issues while simultaneously holding local government officials and organizations accountable in ways that other …

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Fate of New Bern’s historic F.R. Danyus School remains in question after Board of Education decision

One of New Bern’s most historic school sites has been declared surplus property and will be offered to the county for purchase. During the Craven County Board of Education’s October 19 meeting, the board voted to declare the former F.R. Danyus School …

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