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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 […]
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
Citizens protest judge’s efforts to invalidate over 65,000 votes Read More »
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
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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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
The City of New Bern is preparing for winter weather and asks residents to do the same, according to a press release. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm advisory this afternoon. The forecast shows a mix of sleet and snow
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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 approved a resolution for the Military Person of the Quarter, talked about the Highway 70 project and other things during the Dec. 2 meeting. The Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on the Craven County Alcohol
The Board of Aldermen approved the sale of three properties, a change order to the Stanley White Recreation Center and other things during their Nov. 26, 2024 meeting at city hall in downtown New Bern, NC. They will meet again on Nov.
New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting recap: Public safety, recreation and development Read More »