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 […]
Prescribed Burn - Courtesy photo.

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 […]
Craven County Board of Education - Screenshot of Video from 1.17.23 Meeting

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 […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting (NBN Photo)

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 […]

Photos: Bear Town Exchange Vendor and Flea Market

Bear Town Exchange hosts a Vendor and Flea Market at the New Bern Farmer’s Market, 421. S. Front St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month, excluding holidays. Visit their website for more information or to […]
African American Heritage and Culture Center

“Arts In April” Exhibit at St. Cyprian’s Church

A unique art event will be open to the public on April 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in historic St. Cyprian’s Church located at 604 Johnson St. in New Bern. Surrounded by light flooding in through stained-glass windows, artists […]
Hallowed Latern Tour

Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour exciting storytelling event returns

The New Bern Historical Society invites you to an exciting storytelling event, the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour, March 23, 24 and 25 from 6 -9 p.m. The New Bern Battlefield Park, site of the first Battle of New Bern, is host to […]