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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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Housing Authority to hold public meeting today. The New Bern Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners will meet on March 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at the Stanley White Recreation Center at 601 3rd Ave. in New Bern, NC. The meeting agenda says
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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
City buys house, moves it, rehabs it, and is now selling it through a sealed bid process. New Bern’s Redevelopment Commission directed staff to solicit sealed bids for 911 Eubanks St. in New Bern, NC on Feb. 12, 2025. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom
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Updated on March 4 The US Forest Service fire crews have contained all reported wildfires across the National Forests in NC, according to a press release from National Forests in NC Public Affairs. The Falls Dam Fire burned approximately 505 acres in the
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The North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice seat remains the only statewide race in the country that hasn’t been certified. Citizens rallied in protest of Jefferson Griffin’s efforts to discard tens of thousands of ballots on Feb. 22, 2025 at Fort Totten
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New Bern, NC – Local government officials cut ribbon to celebrate the Emergency Services Resilience Renovation Project. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the completion of a $12 million renovation project at the Craven County Courthouse and Emergency Operations Center in New Bern,
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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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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 Craven County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on a jail diversion program, received departmental reports and requests, and discussed other topics during the Nov. 18 meeting. The Board of Commissioners declined an opportunity to purchase property, approved budget amendments, provided