The Rotary Club of New Bern Breakfast is offering a 50/50 Cash Raffle to meet a commitment of a $40,000 contribution to the construction of a Habitat home in the Pembroke community. With only 300 tickets available, at $50 each, the first prize winner will receive $3,500 in cash. Four additional cash prizes will be made for $2,000, $1,000, $600, and $400. If less than 300 tickets are sold, cash prizes will be made on a percentage basis for the total collected from ticket sales. The drawing for all five
In April 2024, a North Carolina man, alongside his canine companion, began a 260-mile journey from Charlotte to New Bern, North Carolina on foot. Russell Shand, former IT Executive for Bank of America, and Bonnie, three-year-old chocolate Labrador Retriever, began the “Hike for Hope” to raise funds to support cancer patients in memory of a family member recently lost to the disease. The mission of “Hike for Hope” is to turn heartbreak into hope and inspire others to donate to support local cancer
Main Gallery exhibition featuring the works of local African American artists Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St June 2024 Craven Arts Council is proud to present our annual Juneteenth exhibition in the Main Gallery. This exhibition will feature the works of local African American artists. Craven Arts Council will host a reception during the June ArtWalk from 5 – 8 pm on Friday, June 14th. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th every year and commemorates the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation
Craven Community College (Craven CC) will host “FAFSA Night” on Tuesday, May 21 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Jasper G. Hayes Omega Center, located at 800 Cedar Street in downtown New Bern. This free event will help graduating high school seniors, new and returning Craven CC students, and anyone interested in going to college with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for fall 2024-2025. Financial aid advisors will be present to answer any questions. Students must bring their
A new event promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics education took flight Friday as part of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Air Show festivities. Approximately 1,000 Craven County sixth graders attended the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show STEM Day, organized by the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) STEM Outreach Team in support of MCAS Cherry Point and Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point. Students had the opportunity to interact with members of the Blue Angels
The Women’s and Children’s Pavilion at CarolinaEast Medical Center is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation. The designation is awarded after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. This distinguished honor demonstrates that CarolinaEast is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. These standards
The New Bern Historical Society is pleased to announce the Harriett Marks Scholarship and the John R. & Alice Land Taylor Scholarship for 2024 has been awarded to New Bern High School senior Abigail Gonzalez Zavala. Miss Gonzalez Zavala was selected from among a group of talented and deserving applicants. She is the daughter of Hugo Gonzalez and Norma Zavala. Abigail has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, achieving the Honor Roll and Principal’s List multiple times. She is an award-winning
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is proud to announce a significant enhancement in service at EWN. In response to the growing demand for air travel in the region, American Airlines is increasing the number of daily flights connecting travelers through Charlotte to destinations of their choice all around the world. This expansion demonstrates American’s commitment to providing convenient and reliable air transportation options for travelers in Eastern North Carolina and underscores the airline's
More than 550 educators, business leaders, community members, and elected officials will fill the Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, for the PIE Annual Luncheon. This annual event supports and recognizes the educators in Craven County Schools. PIE awarded over $400,000 through various grants and programs during the 2023-24 school year. Debra Hurst, President of Partners In Education, announced the luncheon will host nationally renowned speaker, educator, and
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) received recognition for exceptional attention to safety when the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) announced the winners of the fiscal year 2023 CNO Aviation Safety Awards March 24. FRCE earned the award, also known as the Navy’s Safety “S,” for demonstrating sustained safety excellence. Of more than 200 active U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation units operating under the Navy chain of command, FRCE became one of just 53 organizations selected for the honor, and one of
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County announced today the appointment of Debra Barbour to the board of directors. Debra Barbour is a Solutions Advisor with Beryl Benefit Group, Inc. out of Asheville, NC providing worksite benefits and human capital solutions. “Educating businesses on the importance of benefits in recruiting, retention, and cost management can make a significant impact on both employers and employees. It helps create a more supportive and competitive workplace environment,” said
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) artisans recently had the rare opportunity to restore a piece of aviation history for display onboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. As an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, FRCE’s Aircraft Clean and Paint shops prime and paint each aircraft that passes through the facility. However, artisans had the chance to “travel back in time” as they restored a retired Douglas A-4M Skyhawk – a platform that has not been serviced by the depot in more than
CarolinaEast Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Safety Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. CarolinaEast previously received an ‘A’ in Fall 2023. Leapfrog assigns an ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents,
Walk-In Bathtub Improv Comedy at NBCT: May 4th Walk-In Bathtub is back for their 2nd improv comedy show of the 2024 Season at New Bern Civic Theatre, and this time the fourth is with them. Every Walk-In Bathtub show is different which is what makes them so much fun. New themes add variety, and the team of comedians changes up with each show as guest players fold in with the "house" regulars. This is New Bern's best (& only) improv comedy group. The audience is always in on the fun as well by offering
The New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club will host "Art & Surprises" on May 9, 2024, at the New Bern Golf & Country Club from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. All proceeds from this unique fundraising event will benefit the Greater New Bern Rotary Club's Habitat Build Project, a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Craven County. Tickets are $50 and limited to 100 guests who will enjoy an evening of socializing, music, refreshments, cash bar, and a guaranteed opportunity to select a piece of original art, or a "surprise"
During National Volunteer Month in 2024, CarolinaEast Health System Volunteers were awarded the North Carolina Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals and groups that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. An individual or group from the public, nonprofit, and private sector may be nominated for this recognition award by a community member to their
The Office of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) recently recognized Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, awarding the command the 2024 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for Sustainability in the Industrial Installation category. SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness. This is the
The 44th annual North Carolina Prison Art Show “Visions Beyond Barriers” opened Monday, April 22 at Craven Community College (Craven CC) with works created by incarcerated individuals from 56 facilities across the North Carolina Corrections System. The show is free and will run through May 3 at Godwin Memorial Library. This unique exhibition will feature a diverse range of artworks, including watercolor paintings, intricate drawings using pencil, charcoal, crayon, pastels, and pen and ink, as well as
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – With the help of Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) engineers, teams of Eastern North Carolina high school students geared up for the 2024 Ultimate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UUAV) Competition April 13 in Newport. FRCE’s STEM Outreach Team joined forces with Craven Community College and North Carolina State University to host the third UUAV Competition at the Crystal Coast Radio Control Club, where teams of high school students entered their unmanned aerial
HAVELOCK – Jake Alchin is graduating with his Aviation Management and Career Pilot degree from Craven Community College (Craven CC) this May and was just awarded a $200,000 scholarship from the Naval Reserves Officer Training Corps (NROTC) to attend the college of his choice. The NROTC program sends candidates through officer training and pays for school costs so students can focus on their studies before beginning a career in the Navy. After graduation, students are committed to a 3-5 year service
PJi to Attend 2023 NBAA-BACE Conference in Las Vegas Pilot John International (PJi) will showcase products from top manufacturers in the aviation industry during the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) from October 17th through 19th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. PJi’s aviation experts will be on hand to share information about ground support equipment (GSE), avionics test equipment, aircraft parts, and pilot supplies. Aviation experts from PJi will also
PJi Announces Distribution Agreement with CCX Technologies Pilot John International (PJi) announces a new distributorship agreement with CCX Technologies. PJi is pleased to offer advanced avionics testing solutions to our customers to help streamline the process of testing the onboard systems of aircraft. CCX’s ongoing mission is to engineer innovative solutions for a complex world. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, CCX Technologies has been designing and developing cybersecurity and testing solutions for
PJi to Attend 2023 ACPC Conference in New York City Pilot John International (PJi) will showcase products from its top manufacturers for the aviation industry during the 66th annual Air Carriers Purchasing Conference (ACPC) at the New York Marriott Marquis from August 19th through 22nd. PJi’s aviation experts will be on hand to share information about GSE, avionics test equipment, aircraft parts, and pilot supplies. Aviation experts from PJi will also provide guidance and answer questions about GSE
PJi To Attend 2023 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum in White Plains, NY Pilot John International (PJi) will showcase products from its top manufacturers for the aviation industry during the 2023 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum at Westchester County Airport (HPN) on June 14th. PJi’s aviation experts will be on-hand to share information about GSE, avionics test equipment, aircraft parts, and pilot supplies. Aviation experts from PJi will also provide guidance and answer questions about GSE maintenance
Being an entrepreneur is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. However, it's not all fun and games. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you need to understand common business terms. Here are a few of the most important ones the New Bern Chamber of Commerce thinks you should know about.LLC A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that offers personal liability protection and tax benefits. LLCs in North Carolina are easy to form and maintain, and they can be a great
You've been freelancing for a while and you're ready to take the plunge and turn your freelance work into a small business. Congratulations! Making the transition from freelancer to small business owner is a big step, but it's one that comes with a lot of rewards. Not only will you have more control over your work, but you'll also be able to reap the financial benefits that come with owning your own business. But before you can start reaping those rewards, there are a few steps you need to take to get
When starting a construction and contracting business, it's crucial to understand what's required. If you’re ready to launch it, here are some key things to help actualize your plans. Have a Solid Business Plan A business plan helps you keep your business on track, increasing its chances of success. This ZenBusiness guide on starting a company notes that a standard business plan should include your business structure and how you’ll manage it, the services, target market, the number of employees, a solid