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It was reported that Congressman Greg Murphy met with Craven County leaders last month. Turns out, at least five elected officials were not invited. U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, R-NC, met with two elected officials, the county and city managers and staff, the […]
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The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board will consider giving staff authority to approve major subdivision plans. They will also consider removing public notice requirements from the city’s land use ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Board will consider approving new development, rezoning
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
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
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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
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
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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
New development, bond referendum, sale of real property and vacant alderman seat among highlights from 2024. The year began with an alderman running for state senate and ended with an empty alderman seat. Here’s a look at highlights from Board of Aldermen
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The Board of Aldermen approved the sale of three properties, a change order to the Stanley White Recreation Center and other things during their Nov. 26, 2024 meeting at city hall in downtown New Bern, NC. They will meet again on Nov.
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Craven County Board of Commissioners and CarolinaEast Health System issue statements two weeks after signing a lease agreement. Dispute arises after the Craven County Commissioners and CarolinaEast Health System sign a new lease agreement on Nov. 4, 2024. Craven County Commissioner Jason
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