City of New Bern prepares for Winter Storm Gianna, asks residents to do the same, according to a press release. Winter Storm Gianna is expected to have a significant impact on New Bern, NC, according to city officials. “Eastern Carolina is under […]
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Construction is underway to build the N.C. 43 Connector near Craeberne Forest, Arcadia Village and Trent Creek communities. The N.C. 43 Connector will join Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/U.S. 17 Business and N.C. 43 in Craven County, according to NCDOT’s website.
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The Croatan National Forest conducted a prescribed burn of more than 700 acres near Cherry Branch in Havelock, NC on Jan. 28, 2026, according to information from the National Forests in North Carolina A press release from the U.S. Forest Service said,
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Craven County commissioners talked about several issues on Tuesday, including the sale and a lease of county-owned properties and property taxes. The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved the renewal of debris removal contracts, funding for a new position in Water Services,
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Editor’s note: Article updated on Jan. 22 to provide additional information about the Pollock/Craven Street parking lot. The Craven County Commissioners received public comment and discussed several topics on Jan. 5, including renovations to a well pump, sale of county-owned property and
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“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.
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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
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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
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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 South Front Street in New Bern, NC.
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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
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