Craven Community College’s Havelock program is introducing a new BioWork Process Technician program. (Courtesy)

Craven Community College to offer new Biowork Process Technician program

Craven Community College will introduce a new BioWork certification in time for the fall semester on Aug. 21. The program will be held on the Havelock campus and will teach students the foundational skills needed to begin a career as a process […]
City Hall in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

City of New Bern to host public meeting on Municipal Service District

The City of New Bern is hosting a public meeting to discuss the Municipal Service District (MSD). This meeting will be held on June 15 at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall, located at 300 Pollock Street. This meeting […]
Juneteenth of New Bern Celebration

Juneteenth of New Bern presents weeklong celebration of family events

Juneteenth of New Bern presents third annual celebration with free, fun filled family events located throughout the city. Juneteenth continues to be recognized, honored and celebrated throughout the United States as an official federal holiday. In New Bern, N.C., ‘the Juneteenth of […]
New Bern Police Department logo with contact information

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 […]