Michelle L. Toth of New Bern N.C. began serving as Craven County’s new Register of Deeds on July 1, 2023. Toth was nominated by the Craven County Democratic Party and appointed by the Craven County Board of Commissioners to fill the unexpired […]

  Craven County is set to receive $15.5 million over the next 18 years as part of the state’s share of a nearly $50 billion national opioid settlement with distributors and manufacturers.  According to information presented at the June 29 Craven County […]

The meeting will be held on July 5, 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 […]

Only one site failed the Swim Guide test this week, so it’s safe to swim on the lower Neuse this Fourth of July weekend. Slocum Creek failed for a fifth week in a row. “We’re glad that the lack of rainfall has […]

The City of New Bern announces plans for its 4th of July Celebration. Residents and visitors are invited to join us at Lawson Creek Park, located at 1309 Country Club Road, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on July 4.  Festivities include live music, […]

As North Carolina residents prepare to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services officials are urging them to watch out for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can damage crops and trees. Thanks […]

The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved temporary rules related to the implementation of the photo ID requirement for voting in North Carolina elections. Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in person and via absentee ballot, […]