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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>Phil Knight promotes Empty Bowls Fundraiser to help feed the Hungry!

By WSCard | January 27, 2012 | Comments Off on >Phil Knight promotes Empty Bowls Fundraiser to help feed the Hungry!

>New Bern artists, Jim Bisbee and Sandy Bruno, talk with Phil Knight about the upcoming Empty Bowls Fundraiser for the Craven Arts Council and Religious Community Services (RCS). There’s a new addition to this year’s event! Find out about it and learn more about […]

>Craven Literacy Council’s Inaugural Father-Daughter Sweetheart Ball

By WSCard | January 25, 2012 | Comments Off on >Craven Literacy Council’s Inaugural Father-Daughter Sweetheart Ball

> February 10th in New Bern Inaugural Event Highlights Bond between Fathers and Daughters Attention Fathers! Make sure your daughter’s first date is with a wonderful guy…you! Treat her to a night of your undivided attention! Fathers and daughters are invited to […]