U.S. cabinet members field questions on farm in Eastern North Carolina
Permitting more fertilizer plants, Office of the Sea, fuel costs, trade deals, and labor were topics of roundtable discussion on Monday. About 60 people attended a roundtable discussion on Monday with U.S. Department of Secretary Brooke Rollins, Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, […]
Updated: Newly constructed restrooms at Brices Creek Nature Preserve
Two new restrooms and a gravel parking lot have recently been constructed at the County Line Road entrance to Brices Creek Nature Preserve in Craven County, NC. County Manager Jack Veit told NewBernNow.com that “the new Craven County Nature Park is projected […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen approve ‘Consent Agenda’ – May 12, 2026
Editor’s note: The article was updated to reflect a public hearing will be held on June 9 on the initial zoning of two properties at 4095 Highway 70. The Board of Aldermen approved 16 items on the Consent Agenda with one vote […]
Community Events: June 2026
From river races to tours, here are some events planned around New Bern, NC. The city of New Bern will host Footloose on the Neuse: Abba Nova on June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Union Point Park. For details call 252-639-2901. The […]
Updated: Craven County school board votes to close school; extend closing date to sell another and more
The Craven County Board of Education voted to close Graham A. Barden Elementary School, potentially close Craven Virtual Academy, and extend the closing date to sell F.R. Danyus Elementary School/former site of West Street School; tabled a decision to increase fuel rates; […]
Photos: Croatan National Forest
Several animals were spotted during a visit to the Croatan National Forest today, including a camera-shy racoon. Here are a few photos from the day: “In nature, nothing exists alone.” – Rachel Carson By Wendy Card, editor. Send an email with questions or comments.
Editorial: Packing the agenda and attempting to move the public comment period
New Bern Board of Aldermen end up voting to let citizens speak. When Jeffrey Odham became the presiding officer at New Bern Board of Aldermen meetings in 2022, he decided to announce the home address of speakers before they got the podium […]
Editorial: Packing the agenda and attempting to move the public comment period