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Craven County commissioners talked about several issues on Tuesday, including the sale and a lease of county-owned properties and property taxes. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved the renewal of debris removal contracts, funding for a new position in Water Services, […]
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New Bern implements an AI chatbot to the city’s website. Public Information Officer Colleen Roberts told the New Bern Board of Aldermen during the Jan. 7, 2026 retreat that the city has implemented an AI chatbot on its website and plans to
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Aldermen received the audit report and discussed various topics during a day-long retreat. The New Bern Board of Aldermen held a retreat on Jan. 7, 2026, at the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce on S0uth Front Street in New Bern, NC.
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Board of Aldermen to hold a day-long retreat at a non-city-owned building. City of New Bern aldermen will discuss the city charter, electric utility items, general obligation bond projects, land use ordinance, so-called ARPA projects and several other things during a non-televised
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Aldermen approve retirement of police K-9, general warranty deeds and appointments; learn outcome of zoning issue; and make outgoing comments. New Bern Board of Aldermen makes last minute approvals before sine die adjournment on Dec. 9, 2025 at City Hall in New
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Aldermen approve request to rezone properties and sale of city-owned properties; vote to spend so-called “ARP funds,” make appointments and more. The New Bern Board of Aldermen covered several topics during their regular meeting on Nov. 25, 2025 at City Hall in
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Aldermen approve sale of city-owned properties; closing a street for a Redevelopment Commission project; rezoning; property lease; allocating Municipal Service District funds for the inner core parking lot project; and more. The New Bern Board of Aldermen covered several topics during their
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Friday was the last day to file a notice to run for a seat on the Craven County Board of Commissioners. Thirteen candidates filed to run for seats on the Board of Commissioners during the filing period in December 2026 in North
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The city aldermen approved street closures, annexation, water and sewer use agreement and spending of so called “ARP Enabled Funds.” They also accepted a grant, made appointments, received a report on economic development and discussed other items. The New Bern Board of
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Looking for something in the greater New Bern area and beyond? Below is a list of community events, public meetings and things to do in December. Community events Dec. 5-7 and 12-14: The Nutcracker Ballet produced by Down East Dance at the
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