FY 23-24 Proposed Budget Public Hearing

Public is invited to make comments on the proposed FY 23-24 County Budget.

Meeting is held at 406 Craven Street on the second floor of the Administrative Building in the Commissioners' Boardroom.

Sign up by 5:55 pm to speak.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport announces return of non-stop flights to Washington, D.C.

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is now making it easier for those in Eastern North Carolina to travel to our nation’s capital.

American Airlines seasonal non-stop flights will begin on June 3, 2023 with Saturday se...

New county park, splash pad? These recreation projects are starting in Craven County next year

New Bern Sun Journal, November 16, 2022by Todd Wetherington

Craven County residents have an abundance of riches when it comes to outdoor parks and recreation areas. From playgrounds and nature trails to family picnic spots and historic sites, the city and ...

New businesses, more jobs: Craven Industrial Park is on the rise

New Bern Sun Journal, October 11, 2022--Craven County Industrial Park is continuing to attract businesses crucial to the county’s economic health and will be announcing new projects in the coming months, according to the county’s economic development dire...

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Announces New Non-Stop Washington D.C. Route

Navy launches newest Tech Bridge in Eastern North Carolina

NEWS RELEASE Fleet Readiness Center East Public Affairs Office 252-464-9111 • PSC Box 8021 • Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. 28533navair.navy.mil/frce • facebook.com/fleetreadinesscentereast 

For mor...

A 270-acre master-planned community thrives under new ownership, millions in improvements

New Bern Sun JournalOctober 19, 2021

A 270-acre, master-planned community less than 15 minutes from downtown New Bern has made considerable progress since re-launching in 2018 and has no plans to slow down.

In the last 12 to 18 months, millions of dollars w...

Cherry Point ready for monumental decade to continue vital role in New Bern area

Havelock is home to the 29,000-acre Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, which is poised for unprecedented growth and impact on the New Bern area.

It is the largest marine air station on either coast and only one capable of operating 24/7, 365 days a yea...

C1A Holds Stakeholder Meeting at New Bern Riverfront Convention Center

September 1, 2021 (Craven County, NC): On Wednesday evening, September 1, 2021, the Craven 100 Alliance (C1A) held its Stakeholder Meeting with well over 100 guests in attendance. The event, which highlighted Craven County’s economic accomplishm...

Craven County is a 'can-do' community, business leaders discuss rising economic growth

Story by Julia Masters, New Bern Sun Journal

The Board of Comissioners approved the sale of an 8-acre tract of land in Craven County Industrial Park to Aeronautical Systems Incorporated at their June 7 meeting. The company will invest $5....

BSH schedules two job fairs this summer to help fill critical positions

BSH Home Appliance in New Bern is looking to fill several dozen jobs in an urgent push to employ and help fill the supply of their globally recognized home appliances. 

Working closely with NC Works Career Center of Craven County, the first job fa...

6th Annual Outdoor Job Fair - March 2021

If you are looking for a career change or an employment opportunity in Craven County, this job fair will introduce you to several area employers looking to hire. Pre-registration is required for all job seekers. If you have a resume, you can be pre-matche...

BSH Hiring for Spring 2021

Find out how easily you can achieve at BSH Home Appliance by applying for one of the newly created available positions located in New Bern, NC. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global brand that focuses on innovation, commitment and open-...

New shell building project approved for Craven Industrial Park

During their December 7 meeting, the Craven County Board of Commissioners approved the sale of six acres of property within the Industrial Park to Bayfront Development for $20,000 an acre, or a total of $120,000. According to Economic Development Director...

MPI Group machine to be used for Tesla cars

MPI Group, a manufacturer of custom lamination and processing equipment, recently finished work on its first custom project, a flame lamination machine that will be used to manufacture car seats for Tesla, the Palo Alto, California-based company co-founde...

Broadband Services Extended in the Havelock Industrial Park

 New Bern, NC – The Craven 100 Alliance (C1A), in partnership with the Havelock Regional Development Corporation (HRDC), are pleased to announce the extension of broadband internet services in the Havelock Industrial Park, located on Ou...

MCAS Cherry Point to break ground for first F-35 MILCON project

WEBCAST: MCAS Cherry Point to break ground for first F-35 MILCON project

 

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Sept. 2, 2020) — Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will break ground to begin construction on the first o...

Craven Community College continues to expand Volt Center

Apartment complex confirmed for West New Bern site

Despite setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, developers are moving forward with plans for West New Bern, Weyerhaeuser’s planned mixed-use community near N.C. 43 and U.S. 70.

Virtual business fair promotes children's passions, creativity

NEW BERN, Craven County — Kid entrepreneurs are preparing for the first annual Craven County Children's Virtual Business Fair this weekend.

Craven launches manufacturing pathway program to fill job vacancies at BSH

Community College offers free manufacturing program

GREENVILLE, N.C. -As unemployment numbers remain high, Craven Community College is offering a free 16 hour course through their Volt Center. The Manufacturing Pathway program is free for students to take part in, and takes just two days to complete.

College partnership offers training to fill jobs at BSH

NEW BERN, Craven County — An eastern North Carolina college is working to help fill job openings at BSH Home Appliances Corporation.

Police department looks to get virtual training simulator

New Bern, N.C. (WITN) - In an effort to provide officers with better training, the New Bern Police Department is taking steps to get a virtual training simulator.

FRC East expands repair and testing capabilities on F-35 components

HAVELOCK, Craven County — A new public-private partnership with Lockheed Martin gives Fleet Readiness Center East another means of supporting naval aviation, repair and testing on 14 F-35 components.

Navy recognizes FRC East employee as a "rising star"

CHERRY POINT — A Fleet Readiness Center East employee earned Navy recognition as a rising star in the equal employment opportunity field.

School district hosts virtual recruitment fair

NEW BERN, Craven County — Those looking for a job amid the coronavirus pandemic have an opportunity to see what jobs Craven County Schools has available during the district's first-ever virtual recruitment fair.

Craven County CARTS to experiment with routes for workforce development

NEW BERN, Craven County — A CARTS temporary program may help those in Craven County commute to and from work.

Red Cross Donates $218k to Volt Center Construction Classes

Craven CC, Volt Center receive mock assembly line from Moen

Craven Community College (Craven CC) received a mock assembly line from Moen with the purpose of training students attending workforce development classes at the Volt Center.

MOEN receives United Way Spirit of North Carolina Award

United Way of Coastal Carolina announced that MOEN, Inc. (New Bern Plant) has been awarded the 2018 Spirit of North Carolina for Manufacturing (500-1001 employees).

Craven receives infrastructure grant for industrial park

Craven partners with Bosch to provide job training opportunities

FY23-24 Recommended Budget Posted

The FY23-24 County Manager's Recommended Budget has been posted. 

CARTS Holding Public Information Sessions

Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) is holding a series of public information meetings for residents of Craven County, Jones County and Pamlico County. Citizens will have an opportunity to ask questions about the public transit system, review the&...

General Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Information and Safety Tips

Wildfire smoke produced by the Great Lakes Fire in the Croatan National Forest may continue to affect air quality in the days and possibly weeks to come or longer.   The levels of smoke and geographical areas the smoke affects will vary and can c...

Craven County Great Lakes Fire Update and Safety & Preparation Tips

The incident referred to as Great Lakes Fire is a wildfire located in the Croatan National Forest which is a 160,000-acre national forest of which a portion is in southeastern Craven County.  The US Forest Service website contains a map ...

Great Lake Fire General Craven County Update

Craven County Emergency Management is working closely with the US Forest Service and the NC Forest Service to monitor the Great Lake Fire.  We are also in contact with weather professionals regarding today's weather forecast and watching...

Great Lake Fire Update from US Forest and NC Forest Services

Great Lakes Fire grows to 35,000 acres in Croatan National Forest; Type 1 Incident Management Team to arrive for in briefing Sunday, transition command Monday 

NEW BERN – Fire crews are working to establish containment lines around the G...

U.S. Forest Service Issued Saturday Update on Great Lake Fire

Craven County Government received the following update from Lia Parker, the Great Lake Fire Public Information Officer with the United States Forest Service regarding the Great Lake Fire in the Croatan National Forest.

The Great Lake Fire burning in the Cr...

Craven County Great Lake Wildfire Response and Wildfire Smoke Safety Tips

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. – Craven County Government is working in partnership with the United States Forest Service, the North Carolina Forest Service and other fire and rescue agencies to contain and extinguish the Great Lake wildfire burning in the...

U.S. Forest Service Issues Update on Great Lake Fire

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. – Craven County Government received the following update from Lia Parker, the Great Lake Fire Public Information Officer with the United States Forest Service regarding the Great Lake Fire in the Croatan National Forest.

Great...

Craven County Selects First New Planning and Community Development/Inspections Director in 45 Years

Chad Strawn of Cove City, North Carolina has been selected as Craven County’s first new Planning and Community Development/Inspections Director in 45 years. Strawn replaced longtime Planning and Community Development/Inspections Director, Don Ba...

Craven County Buildings Illuminated Green in Support of Veterans During Operation Green Light

Craven County announced the Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County, the Craven County Administration Building, the Craven County Courthouse and Craven County Veterans Services was illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light, a new initiative...

CRS Activity 510 Progress Report

This document is being provided to you to satisfy the requirements of our annual CRS Program (Community Rating System) recertification process. The CRS Program is a set of higher regulatory standards that we participate in to reduce the risk of flood dama...

Letters of Support Regarding County Match for Three NC Broadband GREAT Grant Applications

Craven County Board of Commissioners to Issue Letters of Support Regarding County Match for Three NC Broadband GREAT Grant Applications

The Craven County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to issue letters of support for three North Carolina Broadban...

System Pressure Advisory Frequently Asked Questions

What is a System Pressure Advisory?

A System Pressure Advisory (SPA) is a public statement advising customers to boil tap water before consuming it. Advisories are issued when an event has occurred allowing the possibility for the water distribution system...