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 […]

got to be NC Agriculture

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 […]

The Wedding Singer poster

Join the Coastal Women’s Forum for Lunch with Guest Speaker Margaret Volney

By WSCard | March 13, 2016 | Comments Off on Join the Coastal Women’s Forum for Lunch with Guest Speaker Margaret Volney

The Coastal Women’s Forum will hold its next Lunch Meeting from noon to 1:00pm on Wednesday, March 16 at the New Bern Golf and Country Club. Registration will begin at 11:30am. The cost is $15.00 for members and $20.00 for guests. This month’s speaker […]

VITA offers Free Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing

By WSCard | March 12, 2016 | Comments Off on VITA offers Free Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, sponsored by the IRS, is available at the Harrison Ministry Center, 311 Middle St., New Bern. Assistance is provided for both federal and NC taxes returns through April 18th.  Please note the change in starting time on Mondays, opening at 10am. Mondays 10am […]