"The county to enjoy, live, and relax"
Craven County is located in the coastal plains and provides lots of sunshine. It was founded in 1705 and got its name from William, Earl of Craven. Our board of commissioners is working hard to make this county fun and safe.
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Dana E. Outlaw Dana Edwards Outlaw was elected to serve as Mayor beginning in December 2013, after previously serving two consecutive terms as Alderman of the 6th Ward since December of 2005 | Sabrina Bengel She is one of the wards assisting the mayor. She helps out and devotes her life to this county seat | Jameesha Harris Jameesha Harris moved to New Bern seven years ago and has devoted her time in the city to be the change she wishes to see. She possesses an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and is currently working to complete her Bachelor's at East Carolina University. |
Dana E. Outlaw
Dana Edwards Outlaw was elected to serve as Mayor beginning in December 2013, after previously serving two consecutive terms as Alderman of the 6th Ward since December of 2005
Sabrina Bengel
She is one of the wards assisting the mayor. She helps out and devotes her life to this county seat
Jameesha Harris
Jameesha Harris moved to New Bern seven years ago and has devoted her time in the city to be the change she wishes to see. She possesses an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and is currently working to complete her Bachelor's at East Carolina University.
What's in craven county
Craven County has the famous East Carolina University along with the New Bern Civic Theatre. They also have the Croatan national forest. Did you know, that New Bern served as the capital of NC from 1770 until it was relocated in Raleigh in 1792.
