One of Trent Court’s historic apartment buildings could be saved from demolition and preserved as a public space, according to a report from New Bern Housing Authority Executive Director Tiffany Askew. During a June 19 meeting of the NBHA Board of Commissioners, […]
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Dr. Tanya Osler became the first veterinarian named as the new director of Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center on May 31. Craven County Manager Jack Veit told the board of commissioners during the June 19 meeting that Dr. Osler “was already working part-time
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The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to add new recreation fees at two sites on the Croatan National Forest and the public is invited to provide input to proposed new fees for 60 days ending on August 22. The goal of these
The June 27, 2023 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. in New Bern, N.C. Read the packet with background information on the agenda here. 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Odham.
Six recreational sites on local waterways failed the Swim Guide test this week: Poole Road canoe launch, Falls of the Neuse canoe launch, Clayton Riverwalk, Smithfield Town Commons, and Club House Beach and Pavilion Beach at Lake Royale. “We can blame the
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The Craven County Board of Commissioners have approved plans for phase 1 of a new subdivision in New Bern near Carolina Colours. According to plans presented by Craven County Planning Director Chad Strawn, Madeline Farm Phase 1 will consist of 95 lots
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More than 300 people gathered at The Epiphany School of Global Studies’ Southern Soirée Gala & Auction to raise money that will support the school and students. Nicholas Sparks, co-founder of the school and nationally known author, was in attendance to honor
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Around Town Join Poor Charlie’s Flea Market & Antiques on Saturday for “Honey Bee Day” from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 208 Hancock St. The Craven-Pamlico Beekeepers Association will present demonstrations with a beehive. Honey will be available for sale. The
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During a June 19 presentation, Tax Administrator Leslie Young gave an update on Craven County’s 2023 tax revaluation that led to an average increase of 42.03% in local property valuation. Though she admitted it had been a “very hard, very contentious revaluation,”
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The heart team at CarolinaEast Health System announced they are now offering Abbott’s Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluder as a minimally invasive therapy to treat people in the U.S. with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are at risk of ischemic stroke.