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Land that will make up the largest nature park in the area was officially turned over to Craven County this week. On Tuesday, Dec. 19 North Carolina Coastal Land Trust transferred the deed for the 172-acre Brices Creek Nature Preserve to the […]
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Construction is underway on 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 Bellamy Drive Project calls for the construction of three new, single-family
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Craven County Opioid Epidemic Response will host a free Narcan training from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Religious Community Services, located at 919 George Street in New Bern. The training is being recommended for anyone who spends time
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The New Bern Board of Aldermen is encouraging the state Department of Transportation to widen Old Airport Road in the area of Creekside Park and a planned charter school. During their Dec. 12 meeting, the BOE approved a resolution as part of
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The New Bern Board of Aldermen have approved funding for technology designed to provide real-time information on the location where a gun was discharged and the type of weapon that was used. During the Dec. 12 meeting, the board approved a request
Craven County Schools is working to implement a number of changes under the new state “Parents’ Bill of Rights” law enacted in August. Among other provisions, the bill impacts the right to direct a child’s moral or religious training, the ability to
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The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board has given initial approval for the next phases of development in Craeberne Forest. During their Dec. 5 meeting the board voted in favor of a general plan for Craeberne Forest phases three and four
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
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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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