Proposed site of Broad Street Fishing Pier in downtown New Bern, NC. (NBN Photo)

City approves funding to build a fishing pier in downtown New Bern

The city is working on plans to build a fishing pier at the end of Broad Street on the Neuse River in downtown New Bern, NC. Foster Hughes, the city manager, presented a concept plan for the Broad Street Pier Project to […]
Sudan Shriners Temple in downtown New Bern, NC.

Plan moves forward for redevelopment of Sudan Temple property in New Bern

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a concept design for the redevelopment of the Sudan Temple property located on Broad Street in downtown New Bern, NC. Oakley Collier Architects presented a redevelopment plan to the Board of Commissioners during their March […]
CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, NC. (NBN Photo)

Cyberattack on Change Healthcare led CarolinaEast Health System to seek a $45 million loan

A cyberattack on a technology company disrupted CarolinaEast Health System’s ability to process claims and payments. This resulted in CEHS asking the North Carolina Local Government Commission to approve a request to obtain a $45 million loan to cover operational expenses. The […]
Notice of public hearing on the side of West Thurman Road in New Bern, NC. (NBN Photo)

Zoning, health clinic, downtown parking among items on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – March 26

The New Bern Board of Aldermen will meet on March 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall courtroom located at 300 Pollock St. Items on the agenda include: -Consider closing streets for the Neuse River Bridge Run and the New […]
The New Bern Housing Authority office (NBN Photo)

Video shows conversation leading up to resignation, raises questions about New Bern Housing Authority contracts

A newly released video of the New Bern Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners meeting raises questions about the legality of a piggyback contract agreement. It also shows what happened leading up to the executive director’s resignation six months ago. NewBernNow.com’s request for […]
New Bern Board of Alderman Meeting (NBN Photo)

Public comment, health and wellness center, property sales on New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – March 12

The New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall courtroom located at 300 Pollock St. Here are some of the agenda items: -Members of the public will have an opportunity to […]
Part of land parcels subject to rezoning request located off South Glenburnie Road in New Bern, NC (NBN Photo)

New Bern Planning and Zoning Board votes in support of rezoning of land next to South Glenburnie Road

The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board determined that the rezoning of two properties located next to South Glenburnie Road is consistent with the land use plan and in the public interest. The City of New Bern’s Development Services staff asked the […]