Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider a new contract that will expand use of services that track citizen issues and other items on Monday. This comes after they decided to stop video recording the petition of citizens portion of the meeting on general topics and […]
Dining alfresco in historic downtown New Bern offers coastal river breezes, passing sailboats, and chef-inspired Southern cuisine. Whether you are looking for golden-hour sunset cocktails or a shaded courtyard lunch, here are 5 top-rated outdoor patio and riverview dining destinations. 1. Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant Situated directly on the banks of the Neuse River, Persimmons features […]
Fireworks at Lawson Creek Park taken on July 4, 2022, in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card) Celebrate Americaās 250th birthday in New Bern, Havelock, and River Bend NC. New Bern Enjoy the Glorius Fourth celebration, 9 a.m. ā 12 p.m. at Tryon Palace in New Bern. New Bernās Independence Day Parade begins at […]
A bobcat in the Croatan National Forest in Craven County, NC. A deer, wild turkeys, a rabbitā¦and a bobcat, oh my! Several animals were spotted during a short trip to the Croatan National Forest in Craven County, North Carolina on July 2, 2026. The deer and bunny were camera shy, but the bobcat and turkeys […]
F our members of the Tourism Board resigned at a Town Board Special Meeting held Thursday, June 26. They write in explaining their decision. To the Citizens of Oriental, We would like to clear up any questions you might have. Our decision to resign from the Tourism Board was made after thoughtful consideration. While each […]
Craven County Water and Engineering Services Director Dwayne Alligood Dwayne Alligood has been selected as Craven Countyās new Water and Engineering Services Director. Alligood began working with Craven County as the County Engineer in September of 2022. Alligood is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a bachelorās degree in civil engineering. He is […]
Neuse River in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card) The National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City, NC warned of ādangerous heat by this weekendā during a briefing on June 29, 2026. On Tuesday, the NWS announced a hazardous weather outlook for Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven and Inland Onslow on Wednesday through Monday includes āhot […]
Support New Bern Local Community Feature Attention New Bern neighbors with a heart for community! Support New Bern is highlighting an exciting opportunity just a short drive away in Bayboro. HeartWorks, a vital after-school program, is hosting an Information/Orientation Session for prospective volunteers on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 2 PM. If you’re looking for […]