New Bern

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Peletah Academic to keep New Bern Post alive

The New Bern Post will be acquired by Peletah Academic Center for Excellence (PACE). PACE is grateful to Randy Foster…

3 years ago

State thinks Downtown, historic neighborhood need as much help as Trent Court

A tax credit opportunity zone designated for New Bern due to a purported high level of poverty is mostly made…

6 years ago

Martin Marietta Park gets $475,000 state grant to kickstart work

The City of New Bern will receive $475,000 to begin Phase I of Martin Marietta Park located on S. Glenburnie…

6 years ago

40 lose jobs as GateHouse shuttering pressroom, call center

GateHouse Media, the company that owns the New Bern Sun Journal, is closing the pressroom where the Sun Journal is…

6 years ago

Guess which city Readers Digest thinks is the most charming in North Carolina

OK, it's New Bern. Here's what the venerable magazine says: New Bern, the adopted hometown of famed romance author, Nicholas…

6 years ago

Spies, Secrets, and Shenanigans in Civil War Craven County

Second Eddie Ellis presentation addedThe New Bern Historical Society is pleased to offer a second presentation of Tales of Espionage…

6 years ago

In Box: A solution to high utility rates

Editor: I read a letter regarding New Bern's utility department (Sun-Journal, June 15) with keen interest. The letter reminded  me of…

6 years ago

Aldermen inch their way to a Carolina Avenue project Pembroke residents oppose

The city inched forward in a process that could lead to an 80-unit apartment complex off Carolina Avenue that would…

6 years ago

Craven County Partners In Education announces Stuff the Bus event

As school begins, school supply lists are made available to students and parents, but not all students are able to…

6 years ago

Board of Aldermen July 24 meeting agenda

Aldermen meet on Tuesday. Here's the full agenda with background information (downloadable PDF). Among items on the agenda are: Presentation…

6 years ago