A total of $8.6 million has been approved for an upcoming project to expand Craven County’s Department of Social Services building. A budget ordinance for the project in the amount of $8,681,861 was given the green light by the Board of Commissioners […]
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During today’s Board of Education Work Session, the Board of Education unanimously voted to go to mask optional for all students and staff effective February 21, 2022. This decision comes after the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently shared
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CarolinaEast Health System, as well as the Health Departments in Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties, are requesting that residents participate in a survey to give input on the health of the community. CarolinaEast and the three Health Departments are partnering with other
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Since March 2020, Craven County Health Department has been publishing daily reports on COVID-19 cases in the County. They stopped reporting on January 1, 2021. Craven County Health Department Director Scott Harrelson explained why, “Most of the reporting we were doing was
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The first case of COVID-19 in Craven County was documented on March 14, 2020 by the Health Department. The first death was documented on April 9. Four months later, 13 people had succumbed to the virus. The deaths have doubled that number
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Leaders tackled important COVID-19 questions for our community during virtual presentation on Monday night. Dr. Gregory Holmes of First Missionary Baptist Church moderated the discussion. He was enthusiastic about “the partnerships that have been developed to help to enlighten you on how
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Craven County Schools has been working to put strategies in place to protect our staff from the transmission of this virus. Our system has taken multiple steps to ensure the safety of our employees to
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Wondering if the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread in Craven County, I reached out to County Manager, Jack Veit. I asked if tests were available in Craven County. He stated, “Yes, COVID testing is available at local physician offices as well as
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The Tryon Civitans will be collecting infant and toddler disposable diapers during the month of August. They will be distributed to Coastal Women’s Shelter, Religious Community Services and Craven County Health Department. Diapers can be dropped off at the UPS Store, 1822
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Public Invited to View Short Film about End of Life NEW BERN, NC – CarolinaEast Health System, Vidant Health and Craven County Health Department Hospice have partnered to present the Academy Award nominated short film, End Game. There will be two opportunities