Following North Carolina’s Medicaid expansion that went into effect Dec. 1, Craven County’s Department of Social Services has seen a nearly 100% increase in applications, according to DSS Director Geoffrey Marett.  Marett said the numbers were “quite staggering” compared to the same […]

The New Bern Board of Aldermen kicked off city budget discussions with a look back at fiscal year 2023-24 spending and a glance ahead at major projects planned for the new year.  During the board’s Dec. 12 work session, Kim Ostrom, City […]

As the year comes to an end, New Bern Now looks back on top stories related to New Bern and Craven County government we brought to you in 2023. New Bern Board of Aldermen -The empty lots located at 304 and 308 […]

Without saying who they voted for, the New Bern Board of Aldermen used written ballots during their last public meeting to appoint members of the newly established Municipal Services District. The committee is an advisory board set up to make recommendations for […]

The planned opening for the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites under construction behind the New Bern Mall has been pushed back until next summer, according to the developer. The change marks the third time the opening date for the new hotel […]

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 […]

The Craven County Board of Education is seeking state grants for the construction of two new elementary schools and the expansion of a middle school.  During their Dec. 18 meeting, Craven County Commissioners authorized Chairman Jason Jones to sign an application for […]