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The New Bern aldermen will consider approving several items on the consent agenda with one vote without a discussion on Tuesday. The consent agenda in the New Bern Board of Aldermen’s meeting packet includes setting public hearings in March to receive input […]
Here’s what’s on the New Bern Board of Aldermen consent agenda – Feb. 10, 2026 Read More »
In-person early voting for the primary election in Craven County begins next week. Craven County voters will have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 to register to vote for primary election candidates running for Craven County offices, state judges, U.S.
In-person early voting for primary election begins Feb. 12, 2026 Read More »
Editor’s note: Article updated on Feb. 5 at 2:15 p.m. Eighteen inches of snow fell in parts of Craven County, according to official totals. Most cities and towns in Craven County received over 12 inches of snow in a 24-hour period, according
Updated: Big snow in Craven County Read More »
Over 9 inches of snow has accumulated in New Bern today and it continues to fall. Areas of Craven County were visited by the heaviest snowfall in the area in years. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency on
Snow covers New Bern Read More »
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
New Bern prepares for winter storm Read More »
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.
Construction underway Read More »
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,
Croatan National Forest conducts controlled burn — Wednesday Read More »
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,
Recap: Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting – Jan. 20, 2026 Read More »
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
Craven County Board of Commissioners meeting – Jan. 5, 2026 Read More »
“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.
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to hold Women Build 2026 Read More »