Craven County NC

The National Weather Service is conducting a study to learn about the impacts of weather events in Eastern North Carolina, specifically the winter storm January 30-February 1, 2026. You can take the survey here: arcg.is/uTD1O0

UPDATE: GFL is suspending curbside trash and recycling pickup today at 2:00 PM for all residents. Residents are encouraged to wheel their receptacles back inside and put them back out on Tuesday morning when GFL resumes service.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area until 8 PM on March 16, 2026. County facilities will be closed for the remainder of March 16. Essential services will remain operational. weather.gov/mhx/

County Water customers may notice slight water discoloration, low pressure, or air in water lines as a result of water line relocations from Highway 70 upgrades. There is no health or safety risk associated with these changes.

Today is Election day! Craven County polling locations are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. If you did not vote during early voting or by absentee ballot, you must vote at your designated polling place today. vt.ncsbe.gov/reglkup/

March 1-7, 2026, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. Keep your home a safe haven this severe weather season. ReadyNC.gov.

Craven County commissioners and staff brought County priorities to Washington, D.C. at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference. @NACoCounties #wearecounties #teamcraven

The statewide primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Learn more: cravencountync.gov/DocumentCenter…

Craven County Ends State of Emergency The Proclamation ending the State of Emergency can be viewed here: cravencountync.gov/DocumentCenter…

Home-delivered meals and congregate meals at the Senior Center will not be delivered/served on Thursday, February 5. Additionally, Craven County Parks & Recreation Facilities will remain closed on Thursday, February 5. All other County services are fully operational.

Craven County Government facilities will partially re-open at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. cravencountync.gov/DocumentCenter…

Craven County curbside trash and recycling service will be suspended on Tuesday, February 3. Service will resume on Wednesday. Monday and Tuesday pickups will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday pickups on Thursday, etc. Thank you for your patience.

Craven County Government facilities will remain closed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, due to hazardous road conditions. Craven County remains in a State of Emergency. Essential services, including law enforcement and first responders, will remain operational.

The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Monday, February 2 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners is on Monday, February 16, at 6 PM.

Craven County Government facilities will close on Monday, February 2, 2026, for all non-essential personnel, due to hazardous road conditions resulting from Winter Storm Gianna. Essential services, including law enforcement and first responders, will remain operational.

Help us help you - give plows space to work. If you can, stay off the road so crews can clear the roads safely. Please don’t pass or crowd our crews.

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 this morning unless it's an emergency or you are essential personnel. That's it. That's the message. #ncwx

We got a TON of snow. When you get out there to shovel, remember to take your time, take frequent breaks, and focus on pushing snow.

As conditions continue to deteriorate, it's important that you stay off the road.

All Solid Waste Convenience Centers in Craven County will be closed on Sunday, 2/1/ 2026, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.