New Bern Board of Aldermen adjusted the way tax transactions are reflected in the budget and approved the final FY 2026 budget ordinance on June 19. The special meeting was held at City Hall in New Bern, NC. Budget Administrator Tanya Harms
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New Bern annexed land into the city limits, approved a $5 million financing agreement for vehicles and equipment, talked about a no-wake zone, and approved several items on June 9. The New Bern Board of Aldermen rezoned property; initiated the upset bid
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Editor’s note: The article was updated to include comments from the Craven County Schools Director of Information and Communication Jennifer Wagner. Local government disables public comments; moves some citizen comments to the end of meetings. The New Bern Board of Aldermen and
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Requests and petition of citizens, Fiber optic installation, sale of city owned property, development, and more on aldermen meeting agenda. The New Bern Board of Aldermen will receive public input and an update on the fiber installation in the downtown area; consider
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The Craven County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding to participate as one of 8 counties in the AttainmentNC initiative; receive budget requests and hear about generative AI, environmental assessment, and more during May 4, 2026 meeting at the Craven County Administration
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Eastern Carolina Council Interim Executive Director David Rosado today issued a statement in response to a request for comment on the Craven County commissioners’ decision to withdraw membership. The Craven County Board of Commissioners voted on April 20, 2026, to withdraw membership
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Editor’s note: Article updated on Jan. 22 to provide additional information about the Pollock/Craven Street parking lot. The Craven County Commissioners received public comment and discussed several topics on Jan. 5, including renovations to a well pump, sale of county-owned property and
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New Bern Board of Aldermen postpones decision to fill vacant Ward 6 seat after split vote. The New Bern Board of Aldermen postponed the decision to fill the open Ward 6 Alderman seat until the first meeting in October 2024 after votes
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