Things to do in New Bern — September 2026
Looking for something to do in New Bern? 5: Living History Day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at New Bern Battlefield Park, 300 Battlefield Trail. Presented by the New Bern Historical Society (www.newbernhistorical.org). 12: Sisterhood Par-Tea, 2-4 p.m. at the Harrison Center […]
Four sites fail weekly water-quality test on the lower Neuse
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 […]
Living History Day at Battlefield Park – Sept. 5
What was it like in 1862? Have you ever wondered what life was like in your great-grandfather’s time? Here is an opportunity to find out. Join us as uniformed re-enactors from the 5th and 7th NC Infantry Regiments will set up a […]
Public input sought after USDA moves to end protections for National Forest land
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. […]
City of New Bern Water Resources crews respond to two issues
The City of New Bern announced via Facebook that Water Resources crews are responding to two issues – low water pressure caused by a broken water main and a damaged fire hydrant. Timeline of events, according to the social media post 2:45 […]
FRC East earns eighth Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award
A commitment to flight line safety and efficiency has earned Fleet Readiness Center East recognition from the Chief of Naval Operations with the CNO Aviation Safety Award for fiscal year 2025. The award, also known as the Navy’s Safety “S,” is presented […]
Photos of NC Cooperative Extension Demonstration Garden
NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden abuzz with activity. Several pollinator plants in the Craven County Center’s demonstration garden attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbird moths; a fox was checking out sculptures; birds were singing and fluttering about; and small fish and […]