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A look back at the history of public power in Eastern North Carolina. Several dynamics have shaped the energy landscape in NC over the past 120 years, including the demand for electricity, weather-related incidents, costs, and conflicts over energy projects. New Bern […]
Then and now: New Bern’s public power utility – Part 2 Read More »
Looking for something in the greater New Bern area and beyond? Below is a list of community events, public meetings and things to do in December. Community events Dec. 5-7 and 12-14: The Nutcracker Ballet produced by Down East Dance at the
Updated: Things to do in New Bern — December 2025 Read More »
Looking for something to do in New Bern, NC and surrounding communities? Here’s a list of upcoming events and things to do. Veterans Join the Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden and Craven NC Works Employment Center on Nov. 7, 2025,
November happenings in New Bern Read More »
What goes down the drain must come out. The City of New Bern’s Water Resources team works around the clock to remove solids from the wastewater, treat it and return the water to the environment. People can help by not flushing disposable
Down the drain: How disposable wipes damage local infrastructure Read More »
The Craven County Commissioners discussed several items and approved funding to board inmates as well as the 340b Pharmacy. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved requests for funding, made appointments and heard presentations during their March 17, 2025 meeting at the
Several items are on today’s City of New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda. The New Bern Board of Aldermen will meet on April 8, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the second-floor courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. in
Several items are on the April 7 Craven County’s Board of Commissioners meeting agenda. The Craven County Commissioners will meet on April 7, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building at 406 Craven St. in New Bern, NC The meeting agenda
The New Bern Board of Aldermen continues to spend $6.7 million on miscellaneous projects. The Board of Aldermen OKs $105,000 of what was said to be American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to construct a building to
Board of Aldermen OKs spending $105,000 on Christmas decorations, historical marker Read More »
The City of New Bern is preparing for winter weather and asks residents to do the same, according to a press release. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm advisory this afternoon. The forecast shows a mix of sleet and snow
New Bern prepares for winter weather Read More »
Craven County Board of Commissioners and CarolinaEast Health System issue statements two weeks after signing a lease agreement. Dispute arises after the Craven County Commissioners and CarolinaEast Health System sign a new lease agreement on Nov. 4, 2024. Craven County Commissioner Jason
Dispute arises after CarolinaEast Health System and Craven County sign lease agreement Read More »