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Topics getting the most attention in Craven County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Conveyance of Five County-Owned Parcels in New Bern

Five county-owned parcels in New Bern — on I Street, Moore Avenue, McKinley Avenue, and Second Avenue — are ready to be conveyed to buyers after upset bid periods expired with no further bids.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

LowParks Rec

Donation for Bike Trails

Recreation & Parks received a donation to help build bike trails, and a budget amendment would accept and allocate the gift.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

LowRoads

Renaming the Havelock Bypass as Major General Hugh R. Overholt Highway

The board is being asked to support asking NCDOT to rename the Havelock Bypass in honor of Major General Hugh R. Overholt, who championed U.S. 70 improvements. State and local leaders have already endorsed the idea.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026