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New Bern Now is a community website and magazine for New Bern NC and beyond. It was founded in April 2009 to provide a “One Stop, Information Shop” to help people find out what’s happening in our community along with creating a free business listing to help business owners who couldn’t afford to advertise.

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

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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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