The Craven County commissioners approved the purchase of 76 acres of land to prepare and sell it to a future owner, voted to withdraw membership from the Eastern Carolina Council of Government, accepted a federal grant for a new air traffic control […]

Looking for something to do in New Bern, NC and surrounding areas? April 21 – May 5: Neuse River Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition. Call 252-636-6606. April 24 – May 9: 9 to 5 – A musical comedy at the Masonic […]

The New Bern Board of Aldermen will consider several agenda items tonight. Public hearing on the city budget, sale of city-owned properties, street closures, rezoning, New Bern 101, presentation on alcohol sales during downtown events, Historic Preservation Commission guidelines and standards, funding […]

The Craven County Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed closure of Graham A. Barden Elementary School on April 28, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Havelock High School, 101 Webb Blvd., Havelock, NC, according to a public note. […]

Board of Aldermen vote to extend term from 4 to 5 years; approve sale of properties, expand boundary, buy new fire truck, talk about “sip and stroll,” and more. The Board of Aldermen approved a motion to ask the North Carolina General […]

The New Bern Board of Aldermen and mayor voted on Tuesday night for a resolution that will prevent residents from electing city officials in 2029 and move elections to 2030, if a local bill and charter change are approved. Aldermen Trey Ferguson, […]

The New Bern Board of Aldermen will consider several items on Tuesday night, including asking the North Carolina General Assembly to extend their time in office from 4 to 5 years; expanding the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s planning boundary; and more. The Board […]