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The New Bern Board of Adjustment granted ThriveMore permission to build a three-story, multi-family continuing care retirement community in Carolina Colours, but inconsistencies in testimony and parcel identification were identified in the special use permit. The project would add a multi-story apartment […]
New Bern Now has been the only local, independently owned news source for the past 15 years. Although we have a large audience, only a small number of readers understand that news can’t be free. We can no longer continue unless more
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Updated on Jan. 31 at 12:35 a.m. with a comment from the East Carolina Amateur Baseball League. Jan. 30 article: The New Bern Board of Aldermen granted New Bern Baseball, LLC, the exclusive use of Kafer Park and the concession stand for
A roundabout, all-way stop and stop ahead warning lights are recommended on Old Airport Road between West Grantham Road and Taberna Way for proposed site of Riverside Leadership Academy, a new public charter school. The proposed site for the school is located
Mayor Jeffrey Odham appointed James Copland IV to the New Bern Housing Authority Board of Commissioners after Zeb Hough resigned two months ago. New Bern Now joined the NBHA Zoom meeting on Jan. 16 and heard a new commissioner’s voice. When asked,
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The Craven County Board of Commissioners has approved the purchase of land in River Bend for a planned county library. During the BOC’s Jan. 16 meeting, the Board voted unanimously to approve a contract to purchase 2.13 acres located on U.S. 17
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The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved additional funds for the Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center. The money will help cover the shelter’s in-house treatment for medical care and surgical procedures as well as new vaccination protocols. During a presentation at the Board’s
A New Bern brewery is expanding its services beyond the traditional hops and yeast to bring new flavors to local residents. Located in its brand new building at 1030 Pollock Street, Brewery 99 has been serving local beer enthusiasts since it first
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Riverside Leadership Academy is working with Hubrich Construction, Inc. on developing the first publicly funded charter school in Craven County. The school plans to open to students in August 2024. The proposed sites for the new school are located at 1955 Old
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Construction for the new Stanley White Recreation Center is underway and on schedule to be completed by December 2024, according to New Bern City Manager Foster Hughes. During an update at the Board of Aldermen’s Jan. 9 meeting, Hughes said the construction
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