Polling place in New Bern, NC on Oct. 7, 2025 (Photo by Wendy Card)

Unofficial elections results are in for New Bern

By WSCard | October 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Unofficial elections results are in for New Bern

The unofficial results are in. Over 25 percent of the registered voters cast their ballots for candidates running for the mayor and city council, known locally as the Board of Aldermen in New Bern, NC, according to unofficial results on the NC […]

Downtown New Bern from Lawson Creek Park. (Photo by Wendy Card)

It’s Election Day in New Bern

By WSCard | October 7, 2025 | Comments Off on It’s Election Day in New Bern

It’s Election Day, and voters in New Bern will decide who will run the city. Election Day is Tuesday, October 7, 2025 for City of New Bern Municipal Elections for mayor and aldermen. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. and until […]

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New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting (Photo by Wendy Card)

Early voting in New Bern ends Saturday afternoon

By WSCard | October 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Early voting in New Bern ends Saturday afternoon

Registered voters can cast their ballots early through October 4, or vote on Election Day, October 7. Early voting will take place at the Stanley A. White Recreation Center at 603 Third Avenue in New Bern, NC on October 4 from 8 […]

Early voting site in New Bern, NC on Sept. 26, 2025 (Photo by Wendy Card)

Where New Bern mayoral candidates stand on vacancies

By WSCard | September 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Where New Bern mayoral candidates stand on vacancies

Mayoral candidates weigh in on future vacancies. Three of the four candidates running for mayor (listed in alphabetical order by last name) — Scott Andrews, Gregory Ryan Fahy and Holly Raby — shared their thoughts on Board of Aldermen vacancies after Ward […]

Internet reality show host or appointed board member? (By Wendy Card)

From the Editor: Blurring the lines?

By WSCard | September 27, 2025 | Comments Off on From the Editor: Blurring the lines?

What happens when an elected official appoints an internet reality show host to a housing authority’s public body? The appointed board member/reality show host uses information obtained through their public position and spins it to support their agenda. The host/appointed member also […]

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Plans Nearing Completion for Opening Event of New Bern’s 300th Celebration

By WSCard | November 14, 2009 | Comments Off on Plans Nearing Completion for Opening Event of New Bern’s 300th Celebration

As you make plans for this New Year’s Eve, keep First Night® New Bern 2010 in mind. Meet at Union Point Park at 2:30 PM for the unveiling of Bear-On DeGraffenreid sponsored by the Historic Downtown Residents Association. Activities for children ages […]

Chance to Name The Haymaker’s Wife Bear Mascot

By WSCard | November 5, 2009 | Comments Off on Chance to Name The Haymaker’s Wife Bear Mascot

During my rounds downtown yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet Stephanie (owner) and Liz (manager) of The Haymaker’s Wife, a new gift shop in town. I learned that they are asking customers to submit names for the store’s Bear Mascot that […]