Trevor Dunnell

The North Carolina Press Association held its 2024 Editorial and Advertising contest, and staff with the New Bern Sun Journal took home multiple state-wide awards.

Craven County municipal elections set for November. See who is running for office

In 1898, local pharmacist Caleb Bradham invented the original formula of Pepsi, making history in New Bern. On Wednesday, the world moved closer to making history again.

In June 2023, the Craven County Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of Dr. Tanya Osler as the new director of the Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center. Six months later, Osler

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has identified the person killed in an officer-involved shooting that took place on Broad Street last Friday morning.

One person dead in New Bern after federal agents attempted to apprehend fugitive

In 2022, word of the Orlando-based boutique hospitality group Kessler Collection purchasing New Bern’s historic Elks building spread like wildfire. The group’s vision was to develop a boutique hotel in

*Editor’s Note: The story has been updated to reflect Craven County Jaycees provided a false name for quotes to the Sun Journal throughout the story, and refused to provide a

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As part of Craven County Schools’ reform in addressing ineligible student-athletes, the Craven County Board of Education met Tuesday morning during a work session to direct staff in hiring a

Former New Bern principal speaking out against allegations against him involving football forfeitures

One of the burning questions from the news of New Bern’s football program forfeiting all 16 games from its 2022 undefeated state championship season was answered Wednesday.

On Monday, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association informed Craven County Schools it was punishing the New Bern High School football program for using academically-ineligible players during the 2022

New Bern Housing Authority Executive Director Tiffany Askew started her role just over two years ago. On Monday, she announced her resignation effective this Friday.

While the New Bern Sun Journal has changed hands several times in the last decade, the staff and reporters have always strived for excellence. Having a high standard in today’s

People continue struggling with the impact of rising gas prices. Because of this, long-time local attorney, Wayne Hardee, has decided to offer a gas giveaway to help folks in and

PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Idalia moves through Craven County

A seafood market and restaurant in downtown New Bern whose origins date back to the early 1950s has closed permanently.

A group of around 50 students have been informed they will not walk during New Bern High School’s graduation on Friday morning, amid the school’s principal and a guidance counselor’s

Almost a year ago, around 300 people attended the unveiling of the New Bern Firemen’s Museum’s 9/11 memorial in downtown New Bern. Last week, a photo showing the back of