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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Craven County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY26 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant
The county authorized $32,200 for court-ordered trash removal and demolition of dilapidated mobile homes at Sandy Ridge Mobile Home Park to protect community health and safety.
Government Center East Project & Construction Contract
Craven County purchased an existing building at 1208 East Main Street in Havelock to serve as Government Center East, saving millions over new construction. It will house state and county services, a DMV, and an early voting site.
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Expansion Grants
The airport received over $2.1 million in federal grants to design runway safety improvements, realign Williams Road, and construct a new corporate aerospace taxiway and apron. These upgrades support economic development and a major new 60,000-square-foot hangar project.
Consolidation of County Maintenance Facility on Martin Drive
Craven County is purchasing and consolidating its maintenance department into 3491 and 3493 Martin Drive, funded through a $679,955 budget amendment and future borrowing. This move frees up the old New Street offices for future court services.
Havelock Building Inspections Consolidation
Craven County will take over building permitting and inspection services inside the City of Havelock starting June 1, streamlining services under the county planning department.
Sudan Property Redevelopment & Parking Construction
The county is moving forward with demolishing the old Sudan building and building a 213-space parking lot for county and court use. The project includes historical preservation work mandated by the HPC and temporary parking lot rentals.
Historical Deed Preservation Project
The Register of Deeds office is launching a test scanning project for old handwritten deed books to protect county history, though the long-term preservation of all records will require substantial future funding.