Photos of Bear Plaza taken in 2022 and 2026 in New Bern, NC. (Photos by Wendy Card)

Big blue kiosk

One of two kiosks installed in New Bern. The city of New Bern Municipal Service District Advisory Committee recommended that the New Bern Board of Aldermen approve the purchase of two digital kiosks with MSD tax dollars in May 2025 and the […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting on Feb. 10, 2026 at City Hall.

New Bern aldermen talk about concept of building shops for businesses on city-owned property

Editor’s note: The article was updated on Feb. 13 to include a comment from Swiss Bear. City of New Bern talks about a concept plan to develop the property at the corner of Hancock Street and South Front streets. The newly elected […]
Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall in New Bern, NC on Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Electric fund, agreements, minimum housing penalties among items on New Bern aldermen agenda — Feb 10, 2026

Transportation, utility payments, historic preservation, housing rehab, streetlighting, mutual aid agreement with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, interagency agreement for children’s advocacy, sale of city-owned properties, minimum housing penalties, planning and zoning, parking, debt management, streets, Electric Fund, community development grants, […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen meet at City Hall on Jan. 13, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Here’s what’s on the New Bern Board of Aldermen consent agenda – Feb. 10, 2026

The New Bern aldermen will consider approving several items on the consent agenda with one vote without a discussion on Tuesday. The consent agenda in the New Bern Board of Aldermen’s meeting packet includes setting public hearings in March to receive input […]
The Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

In-person early voting for primary election begins Feb. 12, 2026

In-person early voting for the primary election in Craven County begins next week. Craven County voters will have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 to register to vote for primary election candidates running for Craven County offices, state judges, U.S. […]
Snow covered road in New Bern, NC on Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Big snow in Craven County

Editor’s note: Article updated on Feb. 5 at 2:15 p.m. Eighteen inches of snow fell in parts of Craven County, according to official totals. Most cities and towns in Craven County received over 12 inches of snow in a 24-hour period, according […]
Snow falls in New Bern, NC on Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Snow covers New Bern

Over 9 inches of snow has accumulated in New Bern today and it continues to fall. Areas of Craven County were visited by the heaviest snowfall in the area in years. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency on […]