New charter school plans to open New Bern campus in 2024

A new charter school has announced plans to open a campus in New Bern next year.  Riverside Leadership Academy, a tuition-free public charter school, is currently in a one-year planning phase for its New Bern location and is set to open its […]
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Public comment period, school funding, appointments, among agenda items on Craven Board of Commissioners Meeting – May 1

The meeting will be held on May 1, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Craven County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Craven County Administration Building in New Bern. View the agenda here. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA […]
Lots located at 203 and 207 Jones St. at the corner of Walt Bellamy Drive in New Bern, NC. Photo by Wendy Card.

City approves $547,000 in ARP funds to build three small homes

The City of New Bern Redevelopment Commission announced a second plan to use $547,000 of American Rescue Plan funds to build three small, two-bedroom homes for low to moderate income families during the Board of Aldermen meeting on April 25. The BOA […]

New Bern Civic Theatre to host “The Rocky Horror Show”

New Bern Civic Theatre is proud to present “The Rocky Horror Show,” a rock musical parody of science fiction and horror B movies popular from the 1930s through the early 1960s. Written by Richard O’Brien, the show will run on weekends from […]

Lee W. Horne Memorial Golf Tournament raises over $6,200, totaling over $90,000 in 20 Years

The 20th annual Lee W. Horne Memorial Golf Tournament was held on April 15 at the Harbour Pointe Golf Club, raising over $6,200 in net proceeds. A total of 68 players participated in the net scramble format, with 7 out of 10 […]
The City of New Bern currently allows the rear portion of the Days Inn property to be used as a public parking space. Photo by Todd Wetherington.

Old Days Inn site tops list of New Bern properties set for hazardous substance assessment

The former site of the Days Inn hotel in New Bern has been identified as a priority for an upcoming environmental assessment of sites considered suitable for commercial development. Chris Seaberg, community and economic development manager, told the New Bern Board of […]

Pre-K Registration is Open for the Upcoming School Year

Registration is now open for Craven County Schools Pre-Kindergarten Programs. If your child turns 4 years old by August 31, 2023, your child is eligible for this high-quality educational program.   Our programs are funded through NC Pre-Kindergarten, Title 1, Exceptional Children […]