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The Croatan National Forest conducted a prescribed burn today near Cherry Branch in Havelock, NC. #nc newbernnow.com/croatan-nati...
Croatan National Forest conducts controlled burn — Wednesday | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 29, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Craven County commissioners talked about several issues on Tuesday, including the sale and lease of county-owned properties and property taxes. #nc newbernnow.com/recap-craven...
Recap: Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting – Jan. 20, 2026 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 25, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The Craven County Commissioners received public comment and discussed several topics on Jan. 5, including renovations to a well pump, sale of county-owned property and other items. #nc #ncpol newbernnow.com/craven-count...
Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting – Jan. 5, 2026 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 22, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County seeks volunteers for upcoming Women Build, according to press release. newbernnow.com/habitat-for-...
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to hold Women Build 2026 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 20, 2026 at 9:16 PM
City implements AI chatbot on website, plans on adding AI search function. #nc newbernnow.com/city-of-new-...
City of New Bern launches A.I. chatbot | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 16, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Land use study, public input, human resource services report, and policies including code of ethics for board members, residence requirements, and others are on Thursday’s #CravenCounty Board of Education meeting agenda. #nc newbernnow.com/on-the-agend...
On the agenda: Craven County Board of Education — Jan. 15, 2026 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 14, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Aldermen received audit report and discussed a variety of topics during a day-long retreat. #NC newbernnow.com/new-bern-boa...
New Bern Board of Aldermen retreat – Jan. 7, 2026 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM
The county commissioners approved several budget amendments, received an update on the U.S. 70 corridor improvement projects, authorized the sale of firearms, and discussed other matters. #NC newbernnow.com/craven-count...
Craven County commissioners meeting — Dec. 15, 2025 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 13, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Heron and cormorant fishing in New Bern, NC.

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January 8, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The New Bern Board of Aldermen's all-day retreat will be held off site, according to city official. newbernnow.com/mayor-says-h...
Updated: Mayor says he would love meeting to be held ‘away from city hall’ | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
New Bern Board of Aldermen approve retirement of police K-9, general warranty deeds, and appointments; learn outcome of zoning issue; and make outgoing comments. #nc #newbern newbernnow.com/board-of-ald...
Board of Aldermen takes final action before new members seated — Dec. 9, 2025 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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January 1, 2026 at 1:37 AM
A coot tries to play with ducks in New Bern, NC.

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December 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The pay-by-plate signs in the city's public parking lot at Pollock and Craven streets were covered today. A sign said free parking at Craven County Tax Office on Dec. 29, 30 and Jan. 5. The 200 block of Pollock Street will be closed on Dec. 31 to 3. a.m. on Jan. 1 for a New Year’s Eve celebration.
December 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
New Bern Board of Aldermen approve request to rezone properties and sales of city-owned properties; vote to spend so-called “ARP funds,” make appointments and more. #nc #rezoning newbernnow.com/board-of-ald...
Board of Aldermen meeting – Nov. 25, 2025 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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December 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Aldermen approve sale of city-owned properties; closing a street for a Redevelopment Commission project; rezoning; property lease; allocating Municipal Service District funds for the inner core parking lot project; and more. #nc #ncpol newbernnow.com/board-of-ald...
Board of Aldermen meeting – Nov. 12, 2025 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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December 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Aldermen approve annexation of property, 2026 Board of Aldermen meeting schedule and updated MOU between New Bern and U.S. Marshals Service. newbernnow.com/board-of-ald...
Board of Aldermen meeting – Oct. 28, 2025 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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December 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
A goose in New Bern, NC.

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December 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
A look back at the history of public power in Eastern NC. #nc newbernnow.com/then-and-now...
Then and now: New Bern’s public power utility – Part 2 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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December 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
City of New Bern elected officials take oath of office during Board of Aldermen meeting on Dec. 9, 2025.
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
City of New Bern elected officials take oath of office #ncnews #ncpolitics
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
City aldermen approved street closures, the purchase of police equipment, donations and expenses, filled the vacant alderman seat, received public input and addressed other items on Oct. 14. The newly elected board will be seated Tuesday, Dec. 9. newbernnow.com/city-alderme...
City aldermen – Oct. 14, 2025 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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December 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Aldermen approved street closures, annexation, water and sewer use agreement and spending of “APR Enabled Funds” on Sept. 23. They also accepted a grant, made appointments, received a report on economic development and discussed other items. newbernnow.com/city-alderme...
Board of Aldermen — Sept. 23, 2025 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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December 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Looking for things to do in New Bern? #newbern newbernnow.com/things-to-do...
Things to do in New Bern — December 2025 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
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December 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM