Let’s acknowledge the woolly mammoth in the room

8 years ago

Things are getting back to normal now that the holidays are behind us. Just kidding. With snow and ice still blanketing…

Icy roads, lingering snow on the ground prompt Monday school closures

8 years ago

A notice from Craven County Schools: Craven County Schools will be closed for students on Monday, Jan. 8.  Essential staff (district…

Article paints perfect portrait of what’s wrong with the Sun Journal

8 years ago

American Prospect, a non-profit website specializing in non-profit, independent journalism, has posted an article that is highly critical of GateHouse…

Friday free-for-all: Snow etc.

8 years ago

First off, the obvious Things are getting back to normal now that the holidays are behind us. Just kidding. With…

Jan. 9 Board of Aldermen agenda with links

8 years ago

January 9, 2018 Agenda and Explanations  1.   Meeting opened by Mayor Dana E. Outlaw.  Prayer Coordinated by Alderman Bengel.  Pledge…

No school Friday

8 years ago

Craven County Schools will be closed on Friday for students and staff due to dangerous road conditions. Essential Maintenance Staff…

No school Wednesday: weather

8 years ago

The National Weather Service is calling for a significant snow event for this area beginning around noon tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan.…

City Hall an unfriendly place for people with mobility issues

8 years ago

The concrete front steps at New Bern City Hall is the first obstacle for people with mobility issues. Google Street…

How much your aldermen and the mayor get paid

8 years ago

The following chart is the salary and travel allowance provided to each board member: The Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget includes…

Commentary: Why New Bern’s ward system is necessary

8 years ago

The board of aldermen without a ward system might as well look like this photo, taken just before new board…