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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The Garage presents Football, Girl Scout Cookies & Beer Pairing

By WSCard | January 31, 2020 | Comments Off on The Garage presents Football, Girl Scout Cookies & Beer Pairing

Feb 2nd – The Garage – Super Bowl Sunday 5pm. Football!!! Food!!! Beer!!! Wine!!! Cocktails!!! Don’t care about the game? COMMERCIALS!!! We’re throwing down potluck style for this baby so dust off that jersey and bring your covered dish and let’s watch […]

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to Dedicate Home on Valentine’s Day

By WSCard | January 31, 2020 | Comments Off on Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to Dedicate Home on Valentine’s Day

NEW BERN, NC – On Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM Habitat for Humanity of Craven County will celebrate Y’Phu R’mah and family with a home dedication at their future home located at 1205 Church St., New Bern, NC. A home […]