The New Bern Board of Aldermen and mayor voted on Tuesday night for a resolution that will prevent residents from electing city officials in 2029 and move elections to 2030, if a local bill and charter change are approved. #ncnews newbernnow.com/city-of-new-...
The New Bern Board of Aldermen will consider several items on Tuesday night, including asking the North Carolina General Assembly to extend their time in office from 4 to 5 years; expanding the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s planning boundary; and more. #NC newbernnow.com/on-the-agend...
Aldermen and mayor move forward with plan to extend their time in office to five years; considered rezoning land; increased electric rates, authorized license agreements, received public input, and more during a three-and-a-half hour meeting. #nc newbernnow.com/new-bern-boa...
City of New Bern Housing Authority commissioners approve a contract, talk about holding a meeting without a quorum. newbernnow.com/housing-auth...
The New Bern Board of Aldermen agreed to let the mayor and city manager decide how $20 million in city funds/services for a federal grant match is structured; approved several other items on Feb. 10, 2026. #nc newbernnow.com/new-bern-boa...
Land use, riparian rights, electric rates, licensing agreement, municipal elections, street closures, sale of city-owned property and more, on Tuesday night’s city council meeting agenda. #nc newbernnow.com/on-the-agend...
Public input, parking, property, housing, transportation, property taxes, financial report and audit, outsourcing, appointments and more. #nc newbernnow.com/board-of-ald...
The New Bern Board of Aldermen and mayor ranked their preferences for ten potential projects via an electronic survey. #nc newbernnow.com/board-of-ald...
The New Bern Police Department is selling raffle tickets for the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina. #nc newbernnow.com/new-bern-pol...
One of two kiosks installed in New Bern. #nc newbernnow.com/big-blue-kio...
The newly elected Board of Aldermen talked about a concept plan to develop city-owned property. #nc newbernnow.com/aldermen-tal...
Transportation, utility payments, historic preservation, housing rehab, streetlighting, agreements, sale of city-owned properties, minimum housing penalties, planning and zoning, parking, community development grants and more on Tuesday’s meeting agenda. newbernnow.com/electric-fun...
The New Bern aldermen will consider approving several consent agenda items without discussing them on Tuesday. #nc newbernnow.com/heres-whats-...
In-person early voting for the primary election in Craven County, #NC begins next week. newbernnow.com/primary-elec...
Craven County Court House in downtown New Bern, NC
The fountain on James Reed Lane in downtown New Bern, NC
Snowman near the African American Historical Heritage Trail marker in the Five Points area of New Bern, #NC
City Hall in downtown New Bern, NC
Snow pics from New Bern, NC. The city of New Bern and Craven County government offices will be closed tomorrow, as reported here: #NC newbernnow.com/big-snow-in-...
Cardinals in New Bern, NC
Cardinals in New Bern, NC.
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Eighteen inches of snow fell in parts of Craven County, according to official totals. #nc #winterstorm newbernnow.com/big-snow-in-...
Over 9 inches of snow has accumulated in New Bern today and it continues to fall. #nc newbernnow.com/snow-covers-...
City of New Bern prepares for Winter Storm Gianna #nc newbernnow.com/new-bern-pre...
Construction is underway to build the N.C. 43 Connector near Craeberne Forest, Arcadia Village and Trent Creek communities. #nc newbernnow.com/construction...
The Croatan National Forest conducted a prescribed burn today near Cherry Branch in Havelock, NC. #nc newbernnow.com/croatan-nati...
Craven County commissioners talked about several issues on Tuesday, including the sale and lease of county-owned properties and property taxes. #nc newbernnow.com/recap-craven...
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. #nc #ncpol newbernnow.com/craven-count...
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County seeks volunteers for upcoming Women Build, according to press release. newbernnow.com/habitat-for-...
City implements AI chatbot on website, plans on adding AI search function. #nc newbernnow.com/city-of-new-...
Land use study, public input, human resource services report, and policies including code of ethics for board members, residence requirements, and others are on Thursday’s #CravenCounty Board of Education meeting agenda. #nc newbernnow.com/on-the-agend...
Aldermen received audit report and discussed a variety of topics during a day-long retreat. #NC newbernnow.com/new-bern-boa...
The county commissioners approved several budget amendments, received an update on the U.S. 70 corridor improvement projects, authorized the sale of firearms, and discussed other matters. #NC newbernnow.com/craven-count...
Heron and cormorant in New Bern, NC
Heron and cormorant fishing in New Bern, NC.
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