Craven County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Craven County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hurricane Disaster Recovery and Housing
A local resident spoke out about ongoing housing delays and alleged administrative failures related to state disaster recovery programs following Hurricane Florence.
Convention Center Spending
Craven County residents are upset about public funds being spent on the local Convention Center. You'll want to keep an eye on this if you care about your tax dollars.
Disaster Response
Emergency crews in New Bern successfully rescued every single resident who was trapped by Hurricane Florence's dangerous floodwaters. City officials officially confirmed that this massive rescue operation is now fully complete.
Natural Disaster Response
Hurricane Florence caused severe flooding and stranded hundreds in New Bern, forcing urgent rescue missions. You'll want to stay tuned to local emergency alerts if you know anyone in the impacted zone.