Jeffey Odham and Lainy White projected winners of runoff races in New Bern, according to unofficial election results. The voter turnout increased by two percent since the October municipal election. Unofficial results that were available at 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2025 […]
The Ward 1 alderman resigned his seat. Aldermen Rick Prill of Ward 1 notified the Board of Aldermen during a meeting on Oct. 28 that he was resigning from the board effective Nov. 1, 2025. He said some time ago, he and […]
Tuesday is the last day to vote for the mayor and Ward 4 alderman runoff races. If you haven’t voted again for New Bern’s mayor and Ward 4 alderman races, you can vote on Tuesday, which is the Runoff Election Day in […]
A look back at the city’s electric utility gives insight into the expansion of electric power in New Bern, NC. Every election year, some politicians say New Bern has one of the lowest property tax rates east of Interstate 95, but they […]
Demonstrators gathered in downtown New Bern for “No Kings” rally. Over 1,000 people lined East Front and South Front Streets in downtown New Bern, NC during the “No Kings 2” rally on October 18, 2025. The event kicked off around 11 a.m. The […]
The City of New Bern is collecting items for victims of Tropical Storm Helene. The city will be collecting supplies for victims of Tropical Storm Helene in the western part of North Carolina beginning on Oct. 1, 2024 at several locations around […]
The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board recommended the rezoning of vacant land at Neuse Boulevard and Kensington Park Drive. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended the Board of Aldermen approve a request to rezone land at Neuse Boulevard and Kensington Park Drive […]