City Manager says New Bern intends to withdraw membership from the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments. It sounded like City Manager Foster Hughes told the New Bern Board of Aldermen on May 5, 2026, that the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments membership […]

Eastern Carolina Council Interim Executive Director David Rosado today issued a statement in response to a request for comment on the Craven County commissioners’ decision to withdraw membership. The Craven County Board of Commissioners voted on April 20, 2026, to withdraw membership […]

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 […]