Learn about 300+ years of history in New Bern, North Carolina!
Early voting is underway for mayor and Ward 4 alderman runoff races. Voters living in the city will get another chance to cast ballots for mayor and Ward 4 alderman candidates in New Bern, NC. The runoff between mayoral candidates — Jeffrey […]
New Bern’s runoff election: Where and how to vote in mayor and alderman races Read More »
The Craven County Board of Elections will meet on Oct. 14, 2025, to canvass New Bern’s municipal election. Registered voters living within the city voted for mayor and city council candidates during the Early Voting period and on Election Day, which was
County Board of Elections to meet on Tuesday canvass New Bern’s municipal election Read More »
County Commissioners to interview candidates for vacant District 1 seat. The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Oct. 15, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. to interview candidates for the District 1 vacancy in the Craven County Administration Building,
Craven County Commissioners to interview candidates for vacant District 1 seat Read More »
The unofficial results are in. Unofficial results show 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
Updated: Unofficial elections results are in for New Bern Read More »
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
It’s Election Day in New Bern Read More »
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 in New Bern ends Saturday afternoon Read More »
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
Where New Bern mayoral candidates stand on vacancies Read More »
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
From the Editor: Blurring the lines? Read More »
The early voting period for the October municipal elections has begun in New Bern. Several candidates are running for six seats on the Board of Aldermen in New Bern, NC. NewBernNow.com invited all of the aldermen candidates to introduce themselves and answer
Updated: New Bern Board of Aldermen candidates share their views Read More »
General plans for four major subdivisions propose 1,054 single-family lots in New Bern, NC. For the first time in recent history, city staff approved general plans for major subdivisions in New Bern. In the past, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed and
City approves plans for four major subdivisions in New Bern Read More »