New Bern’s elected officials will consider removing the Planning and Zoning Board from the major subdivision approval process and giving city staff the power to approve the plans. The Board of Aldermen will consider holding public hearings on the proposed budget, rezoning […]
It was reported that Congressman Greg Murphy met with Craven County leaders last month. Turns out, at least five elected officials were not invited. U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, R-NC, met with two elected officials, the county and city managers and staff, the
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New development, bond referendum, sale of real property and vacant alderman seat among highlights from 2024. The year began with an alderman running for state senate and ended with an empty alderman seat. Here’s a look at highlights from Board of Aldermen
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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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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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Editor’s note: This story was updated to include response from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. An architect advises the housing authority to “promptly evaluate and address” moisture issues and water damage at New Bern Towers. Reginal “Reggie” Barner, the
The New Bern Redevelopment Commission made changes to the “Walt Bellamy Project” houses at the request of the New Bern Housing Authority, according to the NBHA interim executive director. The deal came to light during the Redevelopment Commission’s meeting on June 12,
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The “Walt Bellamy Project” properties were added to the New Bern Redevelopment Commission’s Sellable Lots List today. The Redevelopment Commission voted to list the properties for sale during their meeting on April 10, 2024. They were added to the list on May
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Plans for the rebuilding of New Bern’s Trent Court have taken yet another turn, as negotiations with a Charlotte-based development firm appear to have fallen through. At the August 21 meeting of the New Bern Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Executive Director
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Efforts to rebuild on the site of the historic Trent Court apartment complex appear to have taken a step backward and “continue to be a challenge,” according to a recent update from New Bern Housing Authority Executive Director Tiffany Askew. Askew said
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