Fort Totten Park in New Bern, NC (Photo by Lucas Seijo)

N.C. Board of Elections responds to voter eligibility ruling pertaining to Supreme Court seat race

Updated on April 5, 2025 The North Carolina State Board of Elections issued a statement on April 4, 2025 after a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals ruled on Jefferson Griffin’s petition for writ of prohibition. Incumbent Justice Allison Riggs and […]
Craven County Courthouse in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Craven County completes courthouse renovation project

New Bern, NC – Local government officials cut ribbon to celebrate the Emergency Services Resilience Renovation Project. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the completion of a $12 million renovation project at the Craven County Courthouse and Emergency Operations Center in New Bern, […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen meet on Jan. 14, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

City considers opting out of early voting

Mayor tells New Bern Board of Alderman they need to consider cost of early voting. The Board of Aldermen delayed a decision to move forward with early voting for New Bern’s 2025 municipal elections after Mayor Jeffrey Odham questioned the cost during […]
Union Point Park in New Bern, NC (Photo by Wendy Card)

Municipal Service District Advisory Committee chair says fund balance is ‘healthy, healthy’

New Bern’s Municipal Service District fund balance was over $2 million in October, according to finance officer. The chairman of the Municipal Service District Advisory Committee asked if excess funds were being invested during Oct. 17, 2024 Advisory Committee meeting in New […]
Photo of Craven County Detention Center taken on Jan. 30, 2025 (Photo by Wendy Card)

Update: Escaped inmate arrested after two weeks on run

Update – Feb. 12. 2025 Pamlico County Sheriff Chris Davis reported that John Nigh was arrested in Pamlico County around 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2025, according to WCTI 12’s video of a press conference that was held this morning. Sheriff Davis […]
Picture of the Santa House taken in New Bern, NC on Jan. 22, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Board of Aldermen OKs spending $105,000 on Christmas decorations, historical marker

The New Bern Board of Aldermen continues to spend $6.7 million on miscellaneous projects. The Board of Aldermen OKs $105,000 of what was said to be American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to construct a building to […]
Economic Development Director Jeff Wood presents information to the Craven County Board of Commissioners. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Craven County commissioners discuss economic development, Neuse Boulevard and foreclosed properties

County Commissioners discuss transportation grant for Neuse Boulevard, voting site and property foreclosures during first meeting of the year. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments, delayed voting on a transportation grant and discussed several matters during Jan. 6, 2025 […]