The Craven County Commissioners received public comment and discussed several topics on Jan. 5, including renovations to a well pump, sale of county-owned property and other items. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments for well pump renovations and calendar/donation […]
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New Bern implements an AI chatbot to the city’s website. Public Information Officer Colleen Roberts told the New Bern Board of Aldermen during the Jan. 7, 2026 retreat that the city has implemented an AI chatbot on its website and plans to
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Aldermen approve retirement of police K-9, general warranty deeds and appointments; learn outcome of zoning issue; and make outgoing comments. New Bern Board of Aldermen makes last minute approvals before sine die adjournment on Dec. 9, 2025 at City Hall in New
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Aldermen approve request to rezone properties and sale of city-owned properties; vote to spend so-called “ARP funds,” make appointments and more. The New Bern Board of Aldermen covered several topics during their regular meeting on Nov. 25, 2025 at City Hall in
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Annexation of property into the city. Updated MOU between New Bern and U.S. Marshals Service. 2026 Board of Aldermen meeting schedule. The New Bern Board of Aldermen approved an updated MOU, a new meeting schedule and other things during the Oct. 28,
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The filing deadline has passed. Five candidates signed up in December to run for Craven County Board of Education in 2026, according to a list on the NC State Board of Elections website. Lee Kirkman, Jr. (R) is running for the Board
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City of New Bern elected officials take oath of office during Board of Aldermen meeting on Dec. 9, 2025. By Wendy Card, editor. Send an email with questions or comments.
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Looking for something in the greater New Bern area and beyond? Below is a list of community events, public meetings and things to do in December. Community events Dec. 5-7 and 12-14: The Nutcracker Ballet produced by Down East Dance at the
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City aldermen voted on a charter change motion, but it failed after mayor’s vote caused a tie. The New Bern Board of Aldermen also approved several ordinances, received an update from the Police Department and addressed other items during a regular meeting
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Board of Aldermen to consider several items on Tuesday, including public hearings on rezonings, update on new utility bill printing services and other items. The New Bern Board of Aldermen will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. in the second-floor
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