Craven County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Craven County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Landfill Battery Safety and Recycling
Commissioners discussed worsening illegal roadside dumping across the county and coordinated with the Sheriff's Office to utilize inmate labor for litter cleanup. Additionally, the regional landfill approved a major cell construction project.
Storm Preparation
Craven County and New Bern are ramping up emergency prep for Tropical Storm Debby, using hard-learned lessons from past hurricanes to keep everyone safe. Local officials are already coordinating rapid responses so the community isn't caught off guard.