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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]