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New Bill increases access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for more children across North Carolina

House Bill 401, Funds for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, was introduced last week by Representatives William Brisson (R-Bladen & Sampson), Donny Lambeth (R-Forsyth), and Dean Arp (R-Union). It would provide $1.5 million in recurring funds from 2023-2025 to the Smart Start Network

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Craven County selects first new Planning and Community Development/Inspections Director in 45 years

Chad Strawn of Cove City, North Carolina has been selected as Craven County’s first new Planning and Community Development/Inspections Director in 45 years. Strawn replaced longtime Planning and Community Development/Inspections Director, Don Baumgardner, who retired March 28, 2023 after serving the citizens

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Public comment period, courthouse project update, appointments, among agenda items on Craven Board of Commissioners Meeting – April 3

The meeting will be held on April 3, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Craven County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Craven County Administration Building in New Bern. View the agenda here. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA

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