New Bern’s Outdoor Life

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Photo of the Craven County Board of Commissioners was taken during the Nov. 18 meeting in downtown New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Recap of Craven County Commissioners meeting: Microtransit Study, U.S. 70 Improvements, Budget and more

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 21. Catch up by reading a recap of the March 17 work session. The County Commissioners heard presentations on US 70 Improvement projects, a microtransit study, Allies for Cherry Point’s Tomorrow, the […]

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Planning and Zoning Board meeting in courtroom at New Bern City Hall. (Photo by Wendy Card)

New Bern Planning and Zoning Board to consider new development, rezoning, major ordinance changes

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

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Union Point Park in New Bern, NC (Photo by Wendy Card)

Municipal Service District Advisory Committee chair says fund balance is ‘healthy, healthy’

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

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Economic Development Director Jeff Wood presents information to the Craven County Board of Commissioners. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Craven County commissioners discuss economic development, Neuse Boulevard and foreclosed properties

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

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