Municipal Service District Advisory Committee chair says fund balance is ‘healthy, healthy’
New Bern’s Municipal Service District fund balance was over $2 million in October, according to finance officer. The chairman of the Municipal Service District Advisory Committee asked if excess funds were being invested during Oct. 17, 2024 Advisory Committee meeting in New […]
Update: North Carolina authorities search for escaped inmate
Update – Jan. 29. 2025 Craven County, NC – Two suspects were charged on Wednesday after allegedly helping an inmate escape from the Craven County Detention Center on Jan. 26, according to the sheriff’s office. A press release said John Matthew Nigh’s […]
Board of Aldermen OKs spending $105,000 on Christmas decorations, historical marker
The New Bern Board of Aldermen continues to spend $6.7 million on miscellaneous projects. The Board of Aldermen OKs $105,000 of what was said to be American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to construct a building to […]
Craven County commissioners discuss economic development, Neuse Boulevard and foreclosed properties
County Commissioners discuss transportation grant for Neuse Boulevard, voting site and property foreclosures during first meeting of the year. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments, delayed voting on a transportation grant and discussed several matters during Jan. 6, 2025 […]
Craven County Commissioners meeting recap: Water system, appointments, budget amendments
Commissioners approve plans to assess the water system and discuss accidents near landfill during meeting in December. The Board of Commissioners met on Dec. 16, 2024 in the Craven County Administrative Building in New Bern, NC. The Craven County Board of Commissioners […]
New Bern prepares for winter weather
The City of New Bern is preparing for winter weather and asks residents to do the same, according to a press release. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm advisory this afternoon. The forecast shows a mix of sleet and snow […]
Updated: Craven County Commissioners meeting agenda includes ENC Tech Bridge and Project Emerald
Editor’s note: The meeting will be held at 6 p.m., not 8:30 a.m. as we initially reported. Craven County Commissioners to hold public hearing, discuss economic development and consider selling real property on Monday. The Craven County Board of Commissioners will meet […]