Notice of public hearing on the side of West Thurman Road in New Bern, NC. (NBN Photo)

Zoning, health clinic, downtown parking among items on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – March 26

By WSCard | March 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Zoning, health clinic, downtown parking among items on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – March 26

The New Bern Board of Aldermen will meet on March 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall courtroom located at 300 Pollock St. Items on the agenda include: -Consider closing streets for the Neuse River Bridge Run and the New […]

The New Bern Housing Authority office (NBN Photo)

Video shows conversation leading up to resignation, raises questions about New Bern Housing Authority contracts

By WSCard | March 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Video shows conversation leading up to resignation, raises questions about New Bern Housing Authority contracts

A newly released video of the New Bern Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners meeting raises questions about the legality of a piggyback contract agreement. It also shows what happened leading up to the executive director’s resignation six months ago. NewBernNow.com’s request for […]

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New Bern Board of Alderman Meeting (NBN Photo)

Public comment, health and wellness center, property sales on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – March 12

By WSCard | March 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Public comment, health and wellness center, property sales on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – March 12

The New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall courtroom located at 300 Pollock St. Here are some of the agenda items: -Members of the public will have an opportunity to […]

Part of land parcels subject to rezoning request located off South Glenburnie Road in New Bern, NC (NBN Photo)

New Bern Planning and Zoning Board votes in support of rezoning of land next to South Glenburnie Road

By WSCard | March 3, 2024 | Comments Off on New Bern Planning and Zoning Board votes in support of rezoning of land next to South Glenburnie Road

The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board determined that the rezoning of two properties located next to South Glenburnie Road is consistent with the land use plan and in the public interest. The City of New Bern’s Development Services staff asked the […]

Traffic from five roads merge onto NC 43 in New Bern, N.C.

Request for public records unveils traffic study and departmental review comments for multifamily housing project in New Bern

By WSCard | February 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Request for public records unveils traffic study and departmental review comments for multifamily housing project in New Bern

Requests for public records yielded traffic impact analysis reports and department review committee recommendations for a high-density, multifamily housing development in the Lake Tyler area of New Bern. The New Bern Board of Adjustment will hold a public evidentiary hearing on a […]

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Proposed sites for multifamily housing development in New Bern, N.C.

Public hearing set to consider proposed high-density, multifamily housing development in New Bern

By WSCard | February 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Public hearing set to consider proposed high-density, multifamily housing development in New Bern

The New Bern Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Feb. 22 to consider a special use permit application for a proposed high-density, multifamily housing project off N.C. Highway 43 in the Lake Tyler community. The evidentiary hearing is scheduled […]

New Bern Housing Authority Office

Did the New Bern Housing Authority participate in partisan political activities?

By WSCard | February 15, 2024 | Comments Off on Did the New Bern Housing Authority participate in partisan political activities?

The New Bern Housing Authority published information promoting Commissioner Jennell Reddick’s election campaign for Craven County Board of Education, District 3 on their social media page and removed it three days later. Reddick is currently a member of the NBHA’s Board of […]