Promise after failed promise. That’s how Anne Schout describes the years of setbacks, flooding and general negligence that have led many residents of New Bern’s Duffyfield community to cast a skeptical eye towards any sign that help, from the city or outside […]
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On March 26, 2020, changes to the New Bern GIS Maps were published online. According to the ArcGIS StoryMaps website: storymaps.arcgis.com: “Starting June 19th, 2020, new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) will be in effect for all of Craven County, including the
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1 DURHAM, N.C. – Hurricane season begins in two weeks. Homeowners, renters and business owners should consider purchasing flood insurance now. It takes 30 days from the date of purchase for a National Flood Insurance Program policy to
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The City of New Bern has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation from its Preservation Fund. This grant will be used to create a flood resiliency plan for New Bern including its historic assets and historic