Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall in New Bern, NC on Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card).

Photos: Newly elected city officials take oath of office

By WSCard | December 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Photos: Newly elected city officials take oath of office

City of New Bern elected officials take oath of office during Board of Aldermen meeting on Dec. 9, 2025. By Wendy Card, editor. Send an email with questions or comments.

City aldermen meeting on Oct. 14, 2025 in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

City aldermen – Oct. 14, 2025

By WSCard | December 9, 2025 | Comments Off on City aldermen – Oct. 14, 2025

City aldermen approved street closures, the purchase of police equipment, donations and expenses, engineer expenses for the relocation of electric lines; filled the vacant alderman seat, received public input and addressed other items. Several topics discussed during the New Bern Board of […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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ReStore’s InStore Silent Auction February Theme is Eclectic Americana

By WSCard | February 15, 2021 | Comments Off on ReStore’s InStore Silent Auction February Theme is Eclectic Americana

February’s InStore Silent Auction at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore offers a variety of eclectic Americana pieces as well as a few extra surprise items. A charming dapper rabbit statue, a metal cast sculpture of three swimming dolphins, a fine detailed musical carousel, […]

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United Way of Coastal Carolina Recognizes National 2-1-1 Day

By WSCard | February 15, 2021 | Comments Off on United Way of Coastal Carolina Recognizes National 2-1-1 Day

The United Way of Coastal Carolina joined United Way Worldwide and United Way of North Carolina to recognize National 2-1-1 Day on February 11. Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, people in need can dial, text or message 2-1-1 to […]