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The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board has taken the first steps towards forming a committee to address parking issues within the city. During its Dec. 5 meeting, the board voted unanimously to act on a suggestion from member Rusty Ingram that …
A total of $8.6 million has been approved for an upcoming project to expand Craven County’s Department of Social Services building. A budget ordinance for the project in the amount of $8,681,861 was given the green light by the Board of Commissioners …
Craven County Commissioners approve $8.6M for new DSS expansion project Read More »
A section of New Bern highway and a waterline damaged during Hurricane Florence will receive a unique form of protection from a $200,000 state grant. During the December 4 meeting of the Craven County Board of Commissioners, Chad Strawn, director of Planning …
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A contract to complete Phase 1 of the ongoing Duffyfield Stormwater Enhancement Project has been approved by the New Bern Board of Aldermen. According to George Chiles, director of Public Works for the City of New Bern put the work out for …
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Plans to build new houses off of Eubanks Street in New Bern have been pushed back until after the New Year, according to Redevelopment Commission Executive Director Zeb Hough. In July, Tracey Lilly, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Craven County, …
Plans for Craven Habitat for Humanity’s Eubanks Street project pushed back to 2024 Read More »
The Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) is facing an uncertain financial future due to changing population numbers and increased operation costs, among other factors. According to information presented by Transportation Director Kelly Walker-Cuthrell at the Board of Commissioners October 16 work …
Changes to Craven Area Rural Transit System funding could impact local service Read More »
City of New Bern officials were on hand Friday morning at the official groundbreaking for a new housing development that will be located on joined lots at the corner of Walt Bellamy Drive and Jones Street. The New Bern Redevelopment Commission’s Walt …
Plans for the opening of a new private school that was announced last year for the West New Bern community have been pushed back, according to a school representative. In July 2022, Thales Academy announced that it planned to open a campus …
Thales Academy opening date pushed back, campus evaluation planned for 2024 Read More »
After several months of discussion, the Craven County Board of Education has decided not to move forward with the countywide redistricting process that had been in the planning stages. During their October 17 meeting, the board voted 7-0 to pause the redistricting …
A program that works to help older adults avoid nursing homes and receive care while still living in their own community plans to open a new facility in New Bern. According to a presentation at the October 12 meeting of the …
PACE program to help seniors live at home plans to open New Bern facility in 2024 Read More »