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 […]

  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 […]

The Craven County Board of Education will hold a work session on Dec. 12 at 8:30 a.m. in the Administrative Building meeting room at 3600 Trent Road in New Bern. The meeting will be livestreamed on Craven County Schools YouTube channel. The […]

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 […]