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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]