Flagpoles at New Bern City Hall. (Courtesy photo)

City, local SAR and DAR chapters to host Patriot Square dedication and bear unveiling event

City of New Bern, New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary with the Patriot Square project at the City Hall Flagpoles on […]
Bank of the Arts on Middle Street in New Bern, NC.

Call for Artists: Mum’s the Word

Craven Arts Council & Gallery hosts exhibition and competition associated with Mumfest, according to a press release. Office Manager Morgan Tripp said in a press release, “The Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present Mum’s the Word for the month […]
Belt Sander Drag Race at Shop Class in New Bern, NC. (Courtesy Shop Class)

Belt Sander Drag Race

Local shop event to benefit area high school art programs, according to a press release from Shop Class. The release said, “Shop Class New Bern is proud to announce their annual Belt Sander Drag Race on September 20, 2026 from 1-4 p.m. […]
City Hall in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

On the agenda: New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting — Aug. 11, 2026

Several topics are on New Bern’s city council meeting agenda including public comment periods, municipal bonds, taxes, grants, temporary street closures, accepting ownership and maintenance of streets, and more on Tuesday. The New Bern Board of Aldermen will receive requests and petitions […]
Five points in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

New Bern aldermen to consider allowing city manager to execute agreements for bond projects

The New Bern Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution that gives the city manager authority to execute agreements and change orders for 11 stormwater improvement projects that will be funded through the sale of municipal general obligation bonds during their Aug. […]
Craven County Tax Office and Register of Deeds. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: ‘New Bern Hotel’ proposed across from City Hall, according to market study

The city of New Bern obtained a hotel market study that proposes a 135-unit hotel with a restaurant, bar, garage, and other things on a lot that’s currently owned by Craven County. The Craven County Board of Commissioners and city of New […]
Craven County owned waterfront property in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Craven County commissioners to consider leasing waterfront property

Boat manufacturer asks Craven County to lease the waterfront grass lot for an event and a drone show. The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider leasing the waterfront lot adjacent to the traffic circle in downtown New Bern, NC to MJM […]