Board of Aldermen Appoints New Director of Finance
For the second time this week, the City of New Bern announces the hiring of a new department head. Kim Ostrom has been appointed as the City’s Director of Finance after a closed session meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday […]
New Bern Garden Club Presents Caladium Bulb Sale
The New Bern Garden Club is thinking spring and with spring the joy of seeing our gardens come to life once again. We are happy to announce that we are conducting our annual Caladium bulb sale. We are offering 6 varieties of […]
“Design Your Perfect Aircraft” Art Contest
The N.C. Department of Transportation encourages all North Carolina students between 6 and 17 years old to submit their artwork. This year’s theme is “Design Your Perfect Aircraft.” Have you ever drawn a picture of an airplane, helicopter or hot air balloon […]
NC Superior Court Upholds Redistricting Bill – Sets New Filing Period
On November 4, 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 740 / SL 2021-174 (2021-2022 Session) – ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/S740, “into law as AN ACT TO REALIGN THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS FOLLOWING THE RETURN OF THE 2020 FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS” and re-writes N.C.G.S. […]
City Welcomes New Public Works Director
The City of New Bern announces the hiring of Al Cablay as Director of Public Works. City Manager Foster Hughes made the announcement during the Tuesday, January 11th Board of Aldermen meeting. Mr. Cablay comes to New Bern from Oregon and his […]
Save the Dunes and Help NBHS Band with Christmas Tree Fundraiser
The New Bern Band Club Inc. is the New Bern High School Marching Band Booster Club’s nonprofit. This is our first year doing this fundraiser and so far, it has been a hit. It was started to bring awareness about saving our […]
Board of Education Updates Safety Protocols
The Board of Education met in a Special Called meeting last week to discuss the face covering policy. In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and limit the need for quarantining, the board approved the implementation of Policy 4231/5021/7263, which […]