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Tucker Creek consolidation moves forward; board sets Jan. 27 groundbreaking and reviews $17.9M budget

Craven County Schools Board of Education · December 16, 2025
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The board received a schedule and budget update for the Tucker Creek/Havelock Middle consolidation, heard that building permits delayed work but were obtained Nov. 18, reviewed a ~$17.9 million budget with phased lottery draws, and unanimously set a Jan. 27 groundbreaking.

Craven County Schools staff updated the board on the Tucker Creek consolidation and associated Havelock Middle projects, describing permitting delays and project finances and setting a tentative groundbreaking.

Doctor Blunt told the board JM Thompson was approved as general contractor on July 15 and that a notice to proceed issued Sept. 2 could not convert to on-the-ground work until building permits…

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