New Bern City Hall

City of New Bern request for proposals to provide consulting service

The City of New Bern, hereinafter referred to as the “City”, is currently administering a HUD Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). In accordance with the Federal Procurement Regulations found in 2 CFR Part 200.319, which establishes standards for the procurement of property […]
Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County. (Todd Wetherington)

Craven County Board of Commissioners call special meeting

The Craven County Board of Commissioners called a special meeting about Opioid Settlement Funds. The meeting will be held on June 29 at 5 p.m. at the Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County located at 03 South Front St. in New Bern. […]

Historic Trent Court building may be preserved from upcoming demolition

One of Trent Court’s historic apartment buildings could be saved from demolition and preserved as a public space, according to a report from New Bern Housing Authority Executive Director Tiffany Askew.  During a June 19 meeting of the NBHA Board of Commissioners, […]
Dr. Tanya Osler, new director of Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center (Screenshot of Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting)

Craven County hires first veterinarian as new shelter director

Dr. Tanya Osler became the first veterinarian named as the new director of Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center on May 31. Craven County Manager Jack Veit told the board of commissioners during the June 19 meeting that Dr. Osler “was already working part-time […]
Neuse River Recreation Area and Flanners Beach. (Wendy Card)

U.S. Forest Service proposes recreation fee changes on Croatan National Forest, welcomes public input

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to add new recreation fees at two sites on the Croatan National Forest and the public is invited to provide input to proposed new fees for 60 days ending on August 22. The goal of these […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting (NewBernNow.com photo)

FEMA projects, contracts, appointments, among agenda items for New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting – June 27

The June 27, 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. […]
Watersports on the Neuse River in New Bern N.C. (Wendy Card)

6 sites fail water-quality tests in upper Neuse, Tar-Pam

Six recreational sites on local waterways failed the Swim Guide test this week: Poole Road canoe launch, Falls of the Neuse canoe launch, Clayton Riverwalk, Smithfield Town Commons, and Club House Beach and Pavilion Beach at Lake Royale. “We can blame the […]