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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>Students volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Craven County, NC during spring break

By WSCard | March 5, 2012 | Comments Off on >Students volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Craven County, NC during spring break

>Habitat for Humanity of Craven County is hosting twelve student volunteers the week of March 11, during their spring break. The students are participating in Habitat’s national alternative break program, Collegiate Challenge.  “We look forward to having the student volunteers this year. […]

>Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation Names Mitchell Blake as Lower Neuse RIVERKEEPER®

By WSCard | March 5, 2012 | Comments Off on >Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation Names Mitchell Blake as Lower Neuse RIVERKEEPER®

> Mitchell Blake, Lower Neuse Riverkeeper The Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation today announced that R. Mitchell Blake has been named as the Lower Neuse RIVERKEEPER®, effective March 12, 2012. He will be working out of the New Bern office and can be contacted […]