Construction underway on pier parking lot and portable restrooms; possibly a fence upgrade
Riverwalk fence upgrade could be added to the list of construction projects near the Broad Street Pier in downtown New Bern. City Manager Foster Hughes told the New Bern Board of Aldermen on March 26, 2024, that he was working on a […]
Recap of New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting – June 9, 2026
New Bern annexed land into the city limits, approved a $5 million financing agreement for vehicles and equipment, talked about a no-wake zone, and approved several items on June 9. The New Bern Board of Aldermen rezoned property; initiated the upset bid […]
City, local SAR and DAR chapters to host Patriot Square dedication and bear unveiling event
City of New Bern, New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary with the Patriot Square project at the City Hall Flagpoles on […]
Call for Artists: Mum’s the Word
Craven Arts Council & Gallery hosts exhibition and competition associated with Mumfest, according to a press release. Office Manager Morgan Tripp said in a press release, “The Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present Mum’s the Word for the month […]
Belt Sander Drag Race
Local shop event to benefit area high school art programs, according to a press release from Shop Class. The release said, “Shop Class New Bern is proud to announce their annual Belt Sander Drag Race on September 20, 2026 from 1-4 p.m. […]
On the agenda: New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting — Aug. 11, 2026
Several topics are on New Bern’s city council meeting agenda including public comment periods, municipal bonds, taxes, grants, temporary street closures, accepting ownership and maintenance of streets, and more on Tuesday. The New Bern Board of Aldermen will receive requests and petitions […]
New Bern aldermen to consider allowing city manager to execute agreements for bond projects
The New Bern Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution that gives the city manager authority to execute agreements and change orders for 11 stormwater improvement projects that will be funded through the sale of municipal general obligation bonds during their Aug. […]