The Craven County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in relation to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a project in the community. Read on...
Craven County Water is upgrading to an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system to improve customer service. These upgrades will provide faster leak detection and better overall water management. Read on...
Deanna Trebil has been selected as Craven County’s new Transportation Director. Trebil will succeed Kelly Walker-Cuthrell, who retired in November after 31 years of dedicated service. Read on...
Craven County has illuminated several county buildings green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Read on...
Clerk of Superior Court Lexanne Huffman swore in Tim Mason as County Commissioner at the November 3, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Mason will represent the District One seat. Read on...
The Craven County Planning Department has improved its Community Rating System (CRS) designation from Class 8 to Class 7. Property owners in unincorporated areas will now see a 15% discount on their flood insurance premiums, up from a 10% discount. Read on...
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Craven County for our annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024. Read on...
On Monday, September 29th, Craven County celebrated the reopening of the Senior Center on 811 George Street after major renovations. The celebration included a plaque reveal, speeches, and performances. Read on...
Chris Mullis has been selected as Craven County’s new Water Services Director. Mullis most recently served as the Water Utilities Director for Georgetown, S.C., since August of 2023. Read on...
Craven County is saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Craven County Commissioner Thomas Mark. Commissioner Mark has served the citizens of Craven County since 2010, including four terms as Chairman and two terms as Vice Chairman. Read on...
The Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, keeping the property tax rate ate 44.48 cents per $100 of assessed value. The budget includes investments in education, infrastructure, and service provision across 31 departments. Read on...
Governor Josh Stein announced that BSH Home Appliances Corporation (BSH), the home appliances division of the Bosch Group, will expand its operations in Craven County, bringing nearly 200 new jobs and more than $11 million in investment to the region. Read on...
To enhance preparedness and coordination among emergency response teams, a Mass Casualty Exercise simulating a plane crash in the Neuse River will take place on Thursday, May 22 starting at 10:00 AM. Read on...
On Monday, 3/17, Craven County Commissioners cut the ribbon on a Social Services expansion. The facility has been expanded by 20,000 square feet, providing much needed space for both staff and residents. Read on...
