Future of New Bern business in doubt following property dispute with NC Railroad

A New Bern business owner is being forced to make a tough decision after receiving an ultimatum from the North Carolina Railroad Company — pay up or face legal action. When Maurice Howland, owner of the Shop Class community woodworking business, purchased […]

$1.6M contract approved to complete Phase 1 of Duffyfield Stormwater Project

A contract to complete Phase 1 of the ongoing Duffyfield Stormwater Enhancement Project has been approved by the New Bern Board of Aldermen. According to George Chiles, director of Public Works for the City of New Bern put the work out for […]
Wreaths Across America New Bern (Courtesy photo)

Wreaths Across America event returning to New Bern

Wreaths Across America event is set for Dec. 16 at New Bern National Cemetery, located at 1711 National Ave.   The ceremony will begin at 12 p.m. The name of each veteran buried at the cemetery will be read aloud, with a wreath […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting - Sept 13 2022

Updated: Menorah decision put back on City of New Bern staff

Updated on Nov. 27: New Bern Now obtained a copy of the amended Special Event Permit application for the lighted display. It was approved today by Marvin Williams, the assistant city manager. Article written on Nov. 26: The decision whether to allow […]

New Bern Board of Aldermen postpone decision to spend FEMA funds on fire truck, amphitheater, fire station or other projects

The New Bern Board of Aldermen have postponed their decision on how to spend nearly $1 million in funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  The City of New Bern has been notified that FEMA has allocated $955,812 toward the rebuilding of […]

City of New Bern seeking grant funds to study flood-prone rail corridor

The City of New Bern is seeking grant funding to study a flood-prone portion of the city’s railroad corridor. Once the study is complete, the plan calls for a further grant application for construction work to improve the flow of stormwater in […]

County Commissioners vote against purchasing historic F.R. Danyus School

The Craven County Board of Commissioners have declined an offer from the county Board of Education to purchase the former F.R. Danyus Elementary School, a historic New Bern site that played an important role in the education of Black students in the […]