The Craven County Board of Education have approved a consulting firm to begin planning for the upcoming redistricting process. The first step in what is set to be a controversial, year-long school system redistricting process was taken this week by the Craven […]
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The meeting will be held on June 19, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Boardroom located at 406 Craven St. in New Bern. View the agenda here. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA 1. ADOPTION OF THE
Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law on June 15. The bipartisan legislation will authorize and regulate wagering on professional, college and amateur sports and on horse racing in North Carolina. “This legislation will help North
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New Bern utilities customers will see an increase in both their water and sewer rates effective July 1. The changes were approved by the New Bern Board of Aldermen during their June 13 meeting following a presentation by City Engineer Jordan Hughes.
Events and Activities 16: Women Veterans Resource Event and Veterans Appreciation Luncheon, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County, 203 S. Front St. 16: Craven County Master Gardeners to host discussion about growing and cooking herbs in the
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The white building at 710 Howard Street in New Bern is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Tucked away on a small lot behind Cedar Grove Cemetery, its modest wood and brick exterior offers few clues that it is
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New Bern’s employees filled the benches at City Hall during the board of aldermen meeting last night to hear whether they would receive the second half of their raise along with a 3% cost of living and 2% merit increase. The BOA
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Bats play an essential role in pest control, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds. Recent studies estimate that bats eat enough pests to save more than $1 billion per year in crop damage and pesticide costs in the United States corn industry alone.
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Craven Community College will introduce a new BioWork certification in time for the fall semester on Aug. 21. The program will be held on the Havelock campus and will teach students the foundational skills needed to begin a career as a process
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The City of New Bern is hosting a public meeting to discuss the Municipal Service District (MSD). This meeting will be held on June 15 at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall, located at 300 Pollock Street. This meeting
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