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Shots Fired call leads to arrest by New Bern Police

On June 10 at 4:39 p.m., officers were dispatched to a Shots Fired complaint at Sampson Street and Green Street. Officers observed a vehicle leaving the area. Officers pursued the vehicle based on evidence gathered that the subjects inside were involved in […]
Jet Ski on Neuse River in New Bern, N.C. (New Bern Now)

Three sites fail Swim Guide test on the Lower Neuse

Three sites in the lower Neuse watershed failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week. In the Neuse Slocum Creek (Havelock), Pierce Creek (Oriental), and River Bend Kayak Launch (River Bend) failed. “We advise caution for the few sites that failed to […]

New Biscuitville restaurant, Domino’s in planning stages for New Bern locations

Plans for a new Biscuitville restaurant to be located at the New Bern Marketplace shopping center are still in the early stages, according to Colleen Roberts, public information officer for the City of New Bern. A site plan for the proposed restaurant […]
New Bern Board of Alderman Meeting (NBN Photo)

Public comment, budget, utilities rates among items on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – June 13

The June 13, 2023 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. in New Bern, NC. 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Odham. Prayer Coordinated by Alderman Aster. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll […]
Craven County Board of Education - Screenshot of Video from 1.17.23 Meeting

Agenda for Craven County Board of Education work session – June 15

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education will hold a work session on June 15, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Craven County School’s Administrative Building, 3600 Trent Road, New Bern, N.C. […]
Union Point Park in New Bern, NC (photo by Wendy Card)

Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern: June 9-11

Around Town An exhibition featuring the work of upper-level visual art New Bern High School students will be on display during the month of June at the Bank of the Arts. The opening reception will be held tomorrow from 5 – 8 […]

Rezoning recommended for new multi-family apartment complex in New Bern

The rezoning of property near NC 43 in New Bern has been requested to allow for the possible construction of new multi-family “attainable housing units”.  The owner of the property, Stars and Stripes 4F, LLC, has requested the rezoning of two parcels […]