The future of two vacant Jones Street lots remains unclear, with both a New Bern business owner and the city's redevelopment commission submitting plans to bring new housing to the area.

City attorney shoots down RDC plan for Jones St. rental housing; New Bern business owner makes new bid

After being rejected in his first attempt, a New Bern business owner has made a second bid for property the New Bern Redevelopment Commission previously earmarked for affordable housing rentals units. The offer comes after the commission was notified that they do […]
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Craven Community College Foundation announces recipients of 13th annual Community Fabric Awards

The Craven Community College Foundation announces recipients of the 13th annual Community Fabric Awards, an annual event that celebrates leadership excellence in the community. This year’s recipients are Susan Moffat-Thomas for Individual Leadership, Trader Construction Company for Business Leadership, and New Bern […]
Baseball game between New Bern Bears and Swansboro Pirates junior varsity teams on March 1, 2023. Photo by Wendy Card.

Spotlight Shines on Local Sports: Mar. 05 – Mar. 11

Epiphany High School Spring Sports Men’s Baseball Mar. 7: 12-0 (L) Epiphany @ JPIIC (Greenville) Mar. 7: 14-1 (L) Epiphany @ JPIIC (Greenville) Mar. 9: 13-3 (L) Epiphany @ FCHS (Fayetteville) Women’s Soccer Mar. 7: 3-0 (L) Epiphany @ JPIIC (Greenville) Mar. […]
Duke Energy vehicle assessing power outage in New Bern on Dec. 24, 2022

Duke Energy Progress proposed rate increases, NCUC conducts public hearings

Duke Energy Progress, LLC, filed an application with the North Carolina Utilities Commission to adjust the electric service rates and charges in the state on Oct. 6, 2022. According to NCUC’s website, DEP requested permission to increase electric service charges and rates […]
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Governor announces controlled burn season – NCWRC launches “near real time” prescribed fire map

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission introduced a new webpage with an interactive fire map that allows viewers to see “near real time” information related to their prescribed program on game lands. See the status of active, complete or planned prescribed burns throughout the […]
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Agenda for Craven County Board of Education Meeting – March 16

Craven County Board of Education will hold their regular meeting on March 16, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the Administrative Building Board Room, 3600 Trent Road in New Bern. Public input will be received at this meeting. Watch via livestream on Craven County […]
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Public comment, event road closures, land rezoning among items on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – March 14

The March 14, 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 Mayor Odham. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll […]