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Board of Aldermen meeting in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Accusations fly at New Bern’s City Hall

October 10, 2024

New Bern’s mayor uses city resources to make misleading statements about three members of the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Jeffrey Odham used the city’s resources to accuse three members of the Board of Aldermen of having “better things to do this evening […]

Updated: Accusations fly at New Bern’s City Hall Read More »

Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

On the agenda: Oct. 7 Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting

October 5, 2024

A public hearing, short-term lease agreements and appointments are among items on the Board of Commissioners meeting agenda. The Board of Commissioners will meet on Oct. 7, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Administrative Building at 406 Craven St. in New Bern,

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City Hall in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

City of New Bern collecting supplies for victims of Helene

September 30, 2024

The City of New Bern is collecting items for victims of Tropical Storm Helene. The city will be collecting supplies for victims of Tropical Storm Helene in the western part of North Carolina beginning on Oct. 1, 2024 at several locations around

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Vacant lot at Neuse Boulevard and Kensington Park Drive in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Planning and Zoning Board recommends rezoning; discusses major subdivision plan

September 30, 2024

The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board recommended the rezoning of vacant land at Neuse Boulevard and Kensington Park Drive. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended the Board of Aldermen approve a request to rezone land at Neuse Boulevard and Kensington Park Drive

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Photo of the New Bern Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 19, 2024. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Housing Authority takes steps to update Greater Five Points Transformation Plan

September 19, 2024

The New Bern Housing Authority takes steps to update the Greater Five Points Transformation Plan. The Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners approved an $899,873 contract with CVR Associates, Inc. to update the Greater Five Points Transformation Plan and provide application services for

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Proposed site of development off Washington Post Road in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Planning and Zoning Board recommends rezoning land off Washington Post Road

September 8, 2024

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended rezoning 6.96 acres of land off Washington Post Road. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-2 to recommend that the Board of Aldermen approve a request to rezone land off Washington Post Road from an A-5

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Entrance to Tyler Home on the Lake in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Planning and Zoning Board OKs two planned developments in New Bern

September 4, 2024

The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board approves development plans for two major subdivisions. The Planning and Zoning Board approved plans for planned unit developments in the West New Bern and Lake Tyler communities during the Aug. 15, 2024 meeting at City

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Alderman Rick Prill of Ward 1, Alderman Hazel Royal of Ward 2, Alderman Bobby Aster of Ward 3, Mayor Jeffrey Odham, Alderman Johnnie Ray Kinsey of Ward 4 and Alderman Barbara Best of Ward 5 in the courtroom at City Hall in downtown New Bern taken on Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: New Bern Board of Aldermen deadlocked over vacant seat

August 27, 2024

New Bern Board of Aldermen postpones decision to fill vacant Ward 6 seat after split vote. The New Bern Board of Aldermen postponed the decision to fill the open Ward 6 Alderman seat until the first meeting in October 2024 after votes

Updated: New Bern Board of Aldermen deadlocked over vacant seat Read More »

Former F.R. Danyus School on West Street in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

New Bern Housing Authority eyeing former FR Danyus School property

August 27, 2024

New Bern Housing Authority Board of Commissioners discusses plan to redevelop the former F.R. Danyus School property. The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners discussed a plan to convert the former F.R. Danyus School classrooms into residential units and build townhouses along West

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Alderman Rick Prill of Ward 1, Alderman Hazel Royal of Ward 2, Alderman Bobby Aster of Ward 3, Mayor Jeffrey Odham, Alderman Johnnie Ray Kinsey of Ward 4 and Alderman Barbara Best of Ward 5 in the courtroom at City Hall in downtown New Bern taken on Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Four express interest in New Bern Alderman seat ahead of Friday’s deadline

August 20, 2024

Residents of New Bern’s sixth Ward have until Friday to submit letters of interest and resumés for the open Alderman seat. Last week, the New Bern Board of Aldermen set Aug. 23, 2024 at 5 p.m. as the deadline to submit letters

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