Women Build 2026 (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of Craven County)

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to hold Women Build 2026

“Habitat for Humanity of Craven County seeks volunteers, donations for Women Build 2026 project,” according to a press release. A press release from HFHCC says the Women Build will be held in the Pembroke community of New Bern, NC, in February 2026. […]
Clock tower at City Hall in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

City of New Bern launches A.I. chatbot

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 […]
Craven County Board of Education's Central Services building in New Bern, NC (Photo by Wendy Card)

On the agenda: Craven County Board of Education — Jan. 15, 2026

A land use study, public input, code of ethics policy, residence requirements and other items are on Thursday’s Board of Education meeting agenda. The Craven County Board of Education will meet on Jan. 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Central Services […]
New Bern aldermen hold a retreat on Jan. 7, 2025 at the chamber of commerce in New Bern, NC.

New Bern Board of Aldermen retreat – Jan. 7, 2026

Aldermen received the audit report and discussed various topics during a day-long retreat. The New Bern Board of Aldermen held a retreat on Jan. 7, 2026, at the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce on S0uth Front Street in New Bern, NC. […]
Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec. 15. 2025 in New Bern, NC. (Screenshot of video)

Craven County commissioners meeting — Dec. 15, 2025

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. Craven County Board of Commissioners covered several items during their regular meeting on Dec. 15, 2025 […]
City Hall in New Bern, NC on Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Mayor says he would love meeting to be held ‘away from city hall’

Board of Aldermen to hold a day-long retreat at a non-city-owned building. City of New Bern aldermen will discuss the city charter, electric utility items, general obligation bond projects, land use ordinance, so-called ARPA projects and several other things during a non-televised […]
Board of Aldermen at City Hall in New Bern, NC on Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Board of Aldermen takes final action before new members seated — Dec. 9, 2025

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 […]