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Let’s acknowledge the woolly mammoth in the room

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

8 years ago

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

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

8 years ago

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

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

8 years ago

Friday free-for-all: Snow etc.

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

8 years ago

Jan. 9 Board of Aldermen agenda with links

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

8 years ago

No school Friday

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

8 years ago

No school Wednesday: weather

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

8 years ago

City Hall an unfriendly place for people with mobility issues

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

8 years ago

How much your aldermen and the mayor get paid

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

8 years ago

Commentary: Why New Bern’s ward system is necessary

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

8 years ago