Category: Craven County
‘The loneliest job in New Bern,’ departing Mayor Dana Outlaw –“I will try to do what is best for New Bern,” incoming Mayor Jeff Odham
Dana Outlaw, 68, and Jeff Odham, 43, are good friends. Both grew up in New Bern. They usually find themselves on the same side of city issues. Outlaw served two terms as an alderman before winning his mayoral seat eight years ago. Now Odham –…
Apostle Gwendolyn Gibbs extends outreach begun by mother & sister
By Assistant Pastor Melanie Woods | LOVE MINISTRY NEW BERN – It was over a process of two years before I found my Spiritual home. I say thanks be to God for leading me to Love Ministry. My Pastor, Apostle Gwendolyn Gibbs, along with Apostle…
‘Marine of the Year’ goes to Cherry Point pilot
Cherry Point USMC Maj. Cory T. Jones was honored Tuesday night in Washington, DC as ‘2022 Marine of the Year’ by the Military Times publication. The award recognizes the heroic landing of a KC-130J tanker following a mid-air collision with a F-35B. In September 2020,…
D.A. Vows Swift Prosecution of Alleged Assailant in Murder Case
NEW BERN – District Attorney Scott Thomas released the following statement: “Defendant Dakota Wright had his felony first appearance in Craven County District Court Wednesday morning. He was advised of the pending criminal charges against him and the highest potential punishment for each charge. The…
Sex education in Craven may be on wrong path
Four Board of Education seats up for grabs By Patti Mason | Guest Commentary Craven County Schools has a sex education class paid for by a grant called Pride. The Board of Education voted to continue the program with an ‘opt-in’ policy. There is also…
Super Realistic!
HAVELOCK – Mark July 9 on your calendar – the date of eastern North Carolina’s largest ever scale model event! In addition to hundreds of museum quality models competing for prizes and trophies, there are now more than 45 tables of merchandise. Enjoy a 100-plus…
The New Outreach Deliverance Ministry
By Bernadette King NEW BERN – The New Outreach Deliverance Ministry was started in 2003 by Pastor Elizabeth Green. I first met her, and her faithful friend Patricia Davis, along with James Gurganus when I stopped in during 2008. I was there to help a…
Regional agency welcomes new Executive Director
NEW BERN – The collective sigh of relief was almost palpable Thursday evening, June 9, as 20 or so elected officials – from a nine county area – met David Bone, a veteran of North Carolina county and town governments, recently hired by the Eastern…
MAYORAL CANDIDATE JEFFREY ODHAM CALLS FOR RUNOFF IN NEW BERN
By Jeffrey Odham After spending the Memorial Day weekend with my family, and participating in several events throughout our community, I have decided to call for a runoff in the race for Mayor of The City of New Bern. With just 4 votes separating first…
UNOFFICIAL!! Single vote separates mayoral candidates
NEW BERN – Election experts say this type of micro-thin margin can go either way. It all boils down to ‘provisional’ and mail-in ballots, which are to be counted on May 25, followed two days later (on May 27) by the hoped-for certification of an…
Home Care – A Growth Industry!
HAVELOCK – Last Friday, April 8, United Home Care cut the ribbon for its newest location at 474 US Hwy. 70 West – near Ziggy’s Cafe in a popular shopping center that serves this close-knit community. Home Care is a rapidly growing segment of the…
Intricacies of historic City Hall require pricey and unique elevator design
NEW BERN – Elected officials voted unanimously Tuesday night to finance a $4 million elevator project, which includes a host of related improvements, in order to bring this venerable building into compliance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Although four area banks were contacted, only…
