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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]