Public hearing set for October 10 on changes to downtown off-street parking ordinance
A public hearing has been set to address a longstanding parking issue for downtown New Bern businesses that stretches back decades. During their September 26 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 to call a public meeting for October 10 […]
Public comment period, fire truck, myFuture NC among agenda items on Craven Commissioners’ meeting – Oct. 2
The meeting will be held on Oct. 2, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Craven County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Craven County Administration Building in New Bern. View the agenda here. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA […]
City of New Bern water, sewer approved for planned charter school on Old Airport Road
The City of New Bern has agreed to provide water and sewer services for a new charter school planned for construction in the James City area. During their September 26 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen approved a water and sewer […]
Board of Aldermen approve new advisory committee for New Bern’s Municipal Service District
The New Bern Board of Aldermen have voted to officially re-establish an advisory committee to oversee the city’s Municipal Service District, the downtown commercial and residential corridor that pays an additional tax for improvements to the area. The new Municipal Service District […]
Pay by the hour parking lot opening on Pollock Street in downtown New Bern
A new parking lot opening to the public in downtown New Bern will add 50 spaces to the area’s available non-leased parking options for residents and visitors. The only catch? They’ll have to pay for the privilege. During their September 26 […]
CarolinaEast Medical Center cited in state report critical of lawsuits brought against patients
A recent study examining how North Carolina hospitals collect medical debt has found that thousands of patients were sued over a five and a half year period to collect on unpaid bills. The findings show CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern brought […]
Pay-to-park, Municipal Service District among items on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – Sept. 26
The September 26, 2023 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. in New Bern, NC. 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Odham. Prayer Coordinated by Alderman Brinson. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll […]
