Housing Authority commissioners vote on $2.4 million contract; talk about ‘negative narrative’

By WSCard | March 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Housing Authority commissioners vote on $2.4 million contract; talk about ‘negative narrative’

Public housing authority chairman says she wants the commissioners to schedule a meeting without a quorum “to create a plan to go against the negative narrative.” The City of New Bern Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved a contract to redevelop Phase […]

On the agenda: Board of Aldermen — March 10, 2026

By WSCard | March 7, 2026 | Comments Off on On the agenda: Board of Aldermen — March 10, 2026

Land use, riparian rights, electric rates, licensing agreement, municipal elections, street closures, city-owned property and more, on Tuesday night’s city council meeting agenda. The New Bern Board of Aldermen will receive input from the public, consider approving changes to a mutual aid […]

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Board of Aldermen meeting – Jan. 13, 2026

By WSCard | February 28, 2026 | Comments Off on Board of Aldermen meeting – Jan. 13, 2026

Public input, parking, property, housing, transportation, property taxes, financial report and audit, outsourcing, appointments and more. The newly elected New Bern Board of Aldermen received public input and approved several items during their first full regular meeting on Jan. 13, 2026 at […]

Board of Aldermen rank several potential projects

By WSCard | February 22, 2026 | Comments Off on Board of Aldermen rank several potential projects

The New Bern Board of Aldermen and mayor ranked their preferences for ten potential projects via an electronic survey. On February 12, 2026, we reported that the City Manager Foster Hughes said during the Jan. 7 retreat, that the Board of Aldermen […]

New Bern Police Department’s Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament raffle

By WSCard | February 15, 2026 | Comments Off on New Bern Police Department’s Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament raffle

The New Bern Police Department is selling raffle tickets for the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina. First and second prize winners will be able to participate aboard Fin Planner II for a day during the […]

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Easterseals UCP expands Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy to New Bern and surrounding areas

By Helen Merritt | June 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Easterseals UCP expands Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy to New Bern and surrounding areas

  What is ABA Therapy? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an approach that combines a scientific understanding of behavior with teaching foundational skills. This progressive approach allows individuals to become efficient and effective learners at home, school, and in their community. Our […]

Celebrate “Fun in the Sun” at ArtWalk with Community Artists Gallery and Studios

By WSCard | June 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Celebrate “Fun in the Sun” at ArtWalk with Community Artists Gallery and Studios

Community Artists Galley and Studios (CAGS) will celebrate “Fun in the Sun” at the ArtWalk, we will have live music by Mark McKenzie and serve refreshments. Our featured Artists of the Month are Amber Williams, painter and Ann Marie Hodrick, jewelry. The […]