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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Learn Why and When to Tap the Expertise of Professional Services.

By WSCard | October 11, 2016 | Comments Off on Learn Why and When to Tap the Expertise of Professional Services.

The Entrepreneur Center of Craven County invites you to the October Entrepreneur Series Event on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Law Offices of Oliver & Cheek PLLC, 405 Middle Street, Rooftop Deck, New Bern. Entrepreneurs […]

Barbershop, Bluegrass and Barbeque Benefit Sparks the Final Phase of Museum Renovation

By WSCard | October 10, 2016 | Comments Off on Barbershop, Bluegrass and Barbeque Benefit Sparks the Final Phase of Museum Renovation

The New Bern Firemen’s Museum is in the final phase of converting the old Fire Station on Broad Street into its new home.  Jon and Karen Segal and their foundation have challenged the Museum dollar for dollar to raise $15,000.00 to complete […]