New Bern Board of Aldermen at City Hall. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Recap of January Board of Aldermen meetings: Audit, development, land use, utilities and more

Board of Aldermen to discuss the budget on April 28. Here’s a recap of the first two meetings of the year. The New Bern Board of Aldermen discussed the vacant alderman seat, elections, infrastructure, parks and recreation, the audit and several other […]
Photo of New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting taken on April 8, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Board of Aldermen to consider holding public hearings on subdivision approval process, budget, rezoning

New Bern’s elected officials will consider removing the Planning and Zoning Board from the major subdivision approval process and giving city staff the power to approve the plans. The Board of Aldermen will consider holding public hearings on the proposed budget, rezoning […]
New Bern Housing Authority's board meeting on March 17, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

New Bern Housing Authority to meet this afternoon

The Housing Authority of the City of New Bern will hold a public meeting this afternoon. The Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners will meet on April 21 at 4:30 p.m. in the Admin Office at 1307 Tatum Drive in New Bern, NC. […]
Photo of the Craven County Board of Commissioners was taken during the Nov. 18 meeting in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Recap of Craven County Commissioners meeting: Microtransit Study, U.S. 70 Improvements, Budget and more

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 21. Catch up by reading a recap of the March 17 work session. The County Commissioners heard presentations on US 70 Improvement projects, a microtransit study, Allies for Cherry Point’s Tomorrow, the […]
Demonstrators gather in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Photos: Hundreds gather in New Bern for ‘No Kings’ rally

“No Kings” demonstration draws hundreds. Over 400 people united at a “No Kings” demonstration in opposition to the Trump administration’s policies in downtown New Bern, NC on April 19, 2025. They lined Craven and Pollock Streets in front of New Bern’s City […]
Tanks at New Bern Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Down the drain: How disposable wipes damage local infrastructure

What goes down the drain must come out. The City of New Bern’s Water Resources team works around the clock to remove solids from the wastewater, treat it and return the water to the environment. People can help by not flushing disposable […]
Craven County Commissioners (Photo by Wendy Card)

Craven County Commissioners discuss emergency services, housing, healthcare, detention center and more

The Craven County Commissioners discussed several items and approved funding to board inmates as well as the 340b Pharmacy. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved requests for funding, made appointments and heard presentations during their March 17, 2025 meeting at the […]