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...