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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.
ENC Tech Bridge Grant Rollover
The county approved a $225,000 grant rollover to keep the ENC Tech Bridge program running, supporting regional defense partnerships, university projects, and K-12 STEM education.
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.
Tax Foreclosure Property Dispositions
The county attorney presented three initial purchase offers for tax-foreclosed properties and one finalized conveyance after an upset bid period. These properties are co-owned with the City of New Bern.
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.