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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March – April Enrollments at the New Bern Arts & Wellness Center

By WSCard | February 10, 2019 | Comments Off on March – April Enrollments at the New Bern Arts & Wellness Center

Pottery on the Wheel – Beginner Level 2 – Ceramics Class Series with Paul Miottke March 5th – April 16th Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $ 235 Pottery on the Wheel – Beginner Level 2 – Ceramics Class Series with Edward […]

New Bern CROP Hunger Walk honors the late Greg Smith

By WSCard | February 9, 2019 | Comments Off on New Bern CROP Hunger Walk honors the late Greg Smith

CROP Hunger Walk will be held on March 10, 2019, at Union Point Park. Teams and individual walk to raise money the benefits Religious Community Services and Church World Service. People can choose between the 3.2 mile or 1-mile walk. Registration, including money […]