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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Upcoming Meetings for the Hearing Loss Association of America – New Bern Chapter

By WSCard | June 13, 2012 | Comments Off on Upcoming Meetings for the Hearing Loss Association of America – New Bern Chapter

The New Bern Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will meet on June 26 at 11 a.m. at 1325 McCarthy Court Independent living apartments. Linda Lund, RN, working with the Geriatric/Adult Mental Health Specialty Team with East Carolina Behavioral Health […]

Craven Community College Small Business Center Courses

By WSCard | June 13, 2012 | Comments Off on Craven Community College Small Business Center Courses

Listen to “Radio Laura” Johnson’s community segment aired on WNOS 105.9FM and 1450AM: https://newbernnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/NBN-Small-Business-Courses-080512.mp3 NC REAL Entrepreneurship gives participants opportunities to develop skills which increase their likelihood of success as entrepreneurs and  which better equip them for life and the world of […]