Craven County has a new county commissioner. The Craven County Board of Commissioners appointed Tim Mason to fill the vacant District 1 commissioner seat during a work session on Oct. 20, 2025, in New Bern, NC and he was sworn on Nov. […]
Looking for something to do in New Bern, NC and surrounding communities? Here’s a list of upcoming events and things to do. Veterans Join the Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden and Craven NC Works Employment Center on Nov. 7, 2025, […]
Jeffey Odham and Lainy White projected winners of runoff races in New Bern, according to unofficial election results. The voter turnout increased by two percent since the October municipal election. Unofficial results that were available at 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2025 […]
The Ward 1 alderman resigned his seat. Aldermen Rick Prill of Ward 1 notified the Board of Aldermen during a meeting on Oct. 28 that he was resigning from the board effective Nov. 1, 2025. He said some time ago, he and […]
Tuesday is the last day to vote for the mayor and Ward 4 alderman runoff races. If you haven’t voted again for New Bern’s mayor and Ward 4 alderman races, you can vote on Tuesday, which is the Runoff Election Day in […]
Study finds Craven County addressing state skills gap “emergency” with short-term workforce training
Though Craven County currently suffers from a skills gap crisis, the data shows it is in a stronger position than many other areas of the state, according to information presented at Monday’s County Commissioners meeting. Toni Blount, regional impact manager for myFutureNC, […]
A new program being implemented in Craven County beginning this week will bring an early Christmas present to some local homeowners. At the October 2 Board of Commissioners meeting, Chad Strawn, director of Planning and Inspections, announced that the county has received […]