Mayor Jeffrey Odham and Sabrina Bengel talk about the empty Ward 6 alderman seat in New Bern, NC.

What’s behind the vacant New Bern alderman seat?

Two city officials spread disinformation about the majority of New Bern’s Board of Aldermen after vote to fill vacant alderman seat didn’t go their way. Mayor Jeffrey Odham and Sabrina Bengel, the chairman of the city’s Municipal Services District and a commissioner […]
Meeting of the New Bern Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (Photo by Wendy Card)

Fraudulent theft reported on audit of New Bern Housing Authority

An audit of the New Bern Housing Authority identified material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, which included an act of fraudulent theft, among other issues. Ben Karlin, senior manager with Rubino, presented an audit to the New Bern Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners […]
Board of Aldermen meeting in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Accusations fly at New Bern’s City Hall

New Bern’s mayor uses city resources to make misleading statements about three members of the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Jeffrey Odham used the city’s resources to accuse three members of the Board of Aldermen of having “better things to do this evening […]
Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

On the agenda: Oct. 7 Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting

A public hearing, short-term lease agreements and appointments are among items on the Board of Commissioners meeting agenda. The Board of Commissioners will meet on Oct. 7, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Administrative Building at 406 Craven St. in New Bern, […]
City Hall in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

City of New Bern collecting supplies for victims of Helene

The City of New Bern is collecting items for victims of Tropical Storm Helene. The city will be collecting supplies for victims of Tropical Storm Helene in the western part of North Carolina beginning on Oct. 1, 2024 at several locations around […]
Vacant lot at Neuse Boulevard and Kensington Park Drive in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Planning and Zoning Board recommends rezoning; discusses major subdivision plan

The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board recommended the rezoning of vacant land at Neuse Boulevard and Kensington Park Drive. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended the Board of Aldermen approve a request to rezone land at Neuse Boulevard and Kensington Park Drive […]
Photo of the New Bern Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 19, 2024. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Housing Authority takes steps to update Greater Five Points Transformation Plan

The New Bern Housing Authority takes steps to update the Greater Five Points Transformation Plan. The Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners approved an $899,873 contract with CVR Associates, Inc. to update the Greater Five Points Transformation Plan and provide application services for […]