New Bern Now

12/10/2025

City of New Bern, NC Government elected officials take oath of office during Board of Aldermen meeting on Dec. 9, 2025.

12/09/2025

City aldermen approved street closures, the purchase of police equipment, donations and expenses, and engineer expenses for the relocation of electric lines; filled the vacant alderman seat, received public input and addressed other items on Oct. 14. The newly elected board will be seated tonight.

City aldermen – Oct. 14, 2025 December 9, 2025 City aldermen meeting on Oct. 14, 2025 in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card) The city aldermen approved street closures, annexation, purchase of police equipment, donations, engineer expenses for the relocation of electric lines. They also made an ap...

12/07/2025

Aldermen approved street closures, annexation, water and sewer use agreement and spending of “ARP Enabled Funds” on Sept. 23. They also accepted a grant, made appointments, received a report on economic development and discussed other items.

Board of Aldermen — Sept. 23, 2025 December 7, 2025 Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall in New Bern, NC on Sept. 23, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card) The city aldermen approved street closures, annexation, water and sewer use agreement and spending of so called “APR Enabled Funds.” They also acc...

12/06/2025

Looking for things to do in New Bern?

Things to do in New Bern — December 2025 December 5, 2025 Light pole in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card) Looking for something in the greater New Bern area? Below is a list of community events, public meetings and things to do in December. Community events Dec. 5-7 and 12-14: The Nutcr...

12/05/2025

City aldermen voted on a charter change motion, but it failed after mayor’s vote caused a tie. They also adopted ordinances and resolutions and addressed other items on Sept. 9.

City aldermen — Sept. 9, 2025 December 4, 2025 New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall in New Bern, NC taken in July 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card) 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 sev...

11/26/2025

OnSolve CodeRED platform, a third-party vendor that Craven County government used for emergency notification and alerts, was hit by a cybersecurity attack in November 2025; officials encourage users to change their passwords, according to a press release.

Emergency notification system used by Craven County taken offline after cybersecurity attack November 26, 2025 Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC (Photo by Wendy Card) OnSolve CodeRED platform, a third-party vendor that Craven County government used for emergency notification and....

11/25/2025

Board of Aldermen to consider several items on Tuesday, including changing the Personnel chapter of the Code of Ordinances, holding public hearings on rezonings, selling properties and more.

Rezonings, property sales, among items on Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – Nov. 25 November 24, 2025 City Hall in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card) Board of Aldermen to consider several items on Tuesday, including public hearings on rezonings, update on new utility bill printing servi...

11/25/2025

Did the New Bern Board of Aldermen decide to meet once or twice a month?

Editorial: And the motion was? November 24, 2025 Photo of the New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting taken at City Hall on Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card) Did the New Bern Board of Aldermen decide to meet once or twice a month? The Board of Aldermen met at City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025, which was duri...

11/16/2025

City agrees to lease Hancock Street property for a children’s museum and related activities.

City of New Bern to lease property November 16, 2025 Photo of the former Firemen’s Museum taken on Nov. 14, 2025 in New Bern, NC. (By Wendy Card) City agrees to lease Hancock Street property for a children’s museum and related activities. The New Bern Board of Aldermen has approved an agreement ...

11/16/2025

Article updated: Trey Ferguson appointed to vacant Ward 1 alderman seat
https://newbernnow.com/new-bern-alderman-resigns/

11/06/2025

Craven County has a new county commissioner.

Tim Mason appointed to Craven County commissioner seat November 6, 2025 Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting in New Bern, NC. (Screenshot of Nov. 3 meeting video) Craven County has a new county commissioner. The Craven County Board of Commissioners appointed Tim Mason to fill the vacant Dist...