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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Swiss Bear bids Farewell to Community Leader, Susan Moffat-Thomas

By WSCard | December 20, 2014 | Comments Off on Swiss Bear bids Farewell to Community Leader, Susan Moffat-Thomas

Tom McGraw emceed the Retirement Celebration for Susan Moffat-Thomas. He shared his first experience with Susan in this special story with us. He said, Susan “paved the way” for the Ship Hauling Machine’s “ultimate installation in Lawson Creek Park as a tribute […]

Upcoming Programs presented by New Bern Parks and Recreation

By WSCard | December 19, 2014 | Comments Off on Upcoming Programs presented by New Bern Parks and Recreation

Box Lacross New Bern Parks and Recreation Department/Athletics Division, will be offering Box  Lacrosse every Saturday from January 3rd through February 7th 2015 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the former tennis courts located at George Street Park, 811 George St. Box Lacrosse […]