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Posted on: May 16, 2023

FY23-24 Recommended Budget Posted

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

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

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&...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

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...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

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 ...

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Posted on: April 22, 2023

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...

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Posted on: April 22, 2023

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...

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Posted on: April 22, 2023

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...

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Posted on: April 22, 2023

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...

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Posted on: April 21, 2023

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.

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

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

Chad Strawn

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...

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Posted on: November 7, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: August 5, 2022

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...

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Posted on: March 29, 2022

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...

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Posted on: November 7, 2021

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...

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