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 […]

The New Bern Board of Aldermen have voted to officially re-establish an advisory committee to oversee the city’s Municipal Service District, the downtown commercial and residential corridor that pays an additional tax for improvements to the area.  The new Municipal Service District […]

  A new parking lot opening to the public in downtown New Bern will add 50 spaces to the area’s available non-leased parking options for residents and visitors. The only catch? They’ll have to pay for the privilege. During their September 26 […]