The Craven County Board of Education has been presented with four possible options for the planned 2024-25 school system redistricting. Each of the scenarios would involve relocating students across all grade levels, while three of the plans involve the closing of at […]

Though Craven County currently suffers from a skills gap crisis, the data shows it is in a stronger position than many other areas of the state, according to information presented at Monday’s County Commissioners meeting.  Toni Blount, regional impact manager for myFutureNC, […]

A new program being implemented in Craven County beginning this week will bring an early Christmas present to some local homeowners.  At the October 2 Board of Commissioners meeting, Chad Strawn, director of Planning and Inspections, announced that the county has received […]

Updated on Oct. 3 at 6:45 p.m. In an effort to be as transparent as possible, last May Craven County Schools became aware of claims that students, including student-athletes, received passing grades in certain courses without meeting academic requirements for those grades. […]

A public hearing has been set to address a longstanding parking issue for downtown New Bern businesses that stretches back decades.  During their September 26 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 to call a public meeting for October 10 […]

The meeting will be held on Oct. 2, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Craven County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Craven County Administration Building in New Bern. View the agenda here. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA […]

The City of New Bern has agreed to provide water and sewer services for a new charter school planned for construction in the James City area.  During their September 26 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen approved a water and sewer […]