New Bern Board of Aldermen adjusted the way tax transactions are reflected in the budget and approved the final FY 2026 budget ordinance on June 19. The special meeting was held at City Hall in New Bern, NC. Budget Administrator Tanya Harms […]

Locals shared their thoughts on third-party AI surveillance cameras and constitutional rights on the City of New Bern NC Government’s Facebook page after the city makes a statement about Flock cameras on June 2. On Sunday night, Mayor Jeffrey Odham posted a […]

Here’s a list of streets that will be closed for construction and events in New Bern. The New Bern Board of Aldermen approved the following street closures: Street closures for events Sept. 5, 2026 The 600 block of West Street and 900 […]

Looking for something to do in New Bern? 12: Sisterhood Par-Tea, 2-4 p.m. at the Harrison Center on Middle Street (www.triedbyfire.net/events). 14: ArtWalk in downtown New Bern. Presented by the Craven Arts Council & Gallery (cravenarts.org). 15, 17 and 20: Carolina Chamber […]

Four sites failed to meet recreational water-quality standards on the lower Neuse this week: Slocum Creek, River Bend Kayak Launch, Trent Woods, and Brices Creek. “We got some rain this week, so we’re seeing its impact in our Swim Guide results,” said […]

Due to expected excessive heat and seeking the safest and best experience for both visitors and participants, the date for Living History Day has been changed from Sept. 5 to Oct. 3, 2026. Have you ever wondered what life was like in […]

U.S. Forest Service begins to restructure agency; USDA moves to rescind rule that protects 44 million acres of National Forest land from “broad prohibitions on road construction, road reconstruction, and timber harvesting within inventoried roadless areas,” according to the Federal Register document. […]