Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall in New Bern, NC on Sept. 23, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Board of Aldermen — Sept. 23, 2025

By WSCard | December 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Updated: Board of Aldermen — Sept. 23, 2025

The city aldermen approved street closures, annexation, water and sewer use agreement and spending of so called “ARP Enabled Funds.” They also accepted a grant, made appointments, received a report on economic development and discussed other items. The New Bern Board of […]

Light pole in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Things to do in New Bern — December 2025

By WSCard | December 5, 2025 | Comments Off on Updated: Things to do in New Bern — December 2025

Looking for something in the greater New Bern area and beyond? Below is a list of community events, public meetings and things to do in December. Community events Dec. 5-7 and 12-14: The Nutcracker Ballet produced by Down East Dance at the […]

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New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall in New Bern, NC taken in July 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Board of Aldermen — Sept. 9, 2025

By WSCard | December 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Board of Aldermen — Sept. 9, 2025

City aldermen voted on a charter change motion, but it failed after mayor’s vote caused a tie. The New Bern Board of Aldermen also approved several ordinances, received an update from the Police Department and addressed other items during a regular meeting […]

Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC (Photo by Wendy Card)

Emergency notification system used by Craven County taken offline after cybersecurity attack

By WSCard | November 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Emergency notification system used by Craven County taken offline after cybersecurity attack

OnSolve CodeRED platform, a third-party vendor that Craven County government used for emergency notification and alerts, was hit by a cybersecurity attack in November 2025; officials encourage users to change their passwords, according to a press release. Craven County is one of […]

City Hall in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Rezonings, property sales, among items on Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – Nov. 25

By WSCard | November 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Rezonings, property sales, among items on Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – Nov. 25

Board of Aldermen to consider several items on Tuesday, including public hearings on rezonings, update on new utility bill printing services and other items. The New Bern Board of Aldermen will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. in the second-floor […]

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Special Fundraiser Underway for My Sister’s House Project in New Bern

By WSCard | February 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Special Fundraiser Underway for My Sister’s House Project in New Bern

Tried By Fire, Inc., a local nonprofit committed to assisting women newly released from prison who need a safe home while they transition back into the community, has undertaken a unique fundraiser to support the renovation of My Sister’s House. Launched on […]

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Did You Know: NC Funeral Laws

By WSCard | February 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Did You Know: NC Funeral Laws

A lot of people are uncomfortable talking about death, so their loved ones are left blindsided when it happens. Here are some misconceptions about what our rights are related to funeral services and products in North Carolina. Before I was assigned to […]