Craven CC Foundation Announces 2026 Community Fabric Award Recipients
NEW BERN – The Craven Community College (Craven CC) Foundation announces the recipients of the 16th annual Community Fabric Awards (CFA), an event that celebrates leadership excellence and service throughout the region. This year’s recipients are Chuck Tyson for Individual Leadership, Hearne’s Fine Jewelry for Business Leadership and Kelsie McBride for Educational Leadership. Created by the Craven CC Foundation, the CFAs recognize individuals and organizations whose initiative, service and dedication
Area Municipal Leaders Visit FRCE to Discuss Future Growth
Area Municipal Leaders Visit FRCE to Discuss Future Growth Heather Wilburn Fleet Readiness Center East MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Local leaders from Carteret County communities visited Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently to learn more about the depot’s current operations and plans for future expansion. A group of 10 elected officials and staff from Beaufort and Cape Carteret toured FRCE facilities as part of a larger visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. FRCE
CarolinaEast Foundation Grants $325,661 To Local Organizations
For Immediate Release March 16, 2026 CAROLINAEAST FOUNDATION GRANTS $325,661 TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS (New Bern, NC) – On March 11, 2026, the CarolinaEast Foundation hosted a check-passing event to present thirty-one local organizations with grant money to support their health-related causes. Each cycle, organizations can apply for grant money from the CarolinaEast Foundation that has been donated through the annual Employee Campaign, as well as many community businesses and individual donors. While
Main Gallery: Twin Rivers Artists Association & Craven Community College Judged Exhibition
Main Gallery: Twin Rivers Artists Association and Craven Community College Judged Exhibition Local artist group to exhibit works at Bank of the Arts Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St April 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the Twin Rivers Artists Association and Craven Community College Judged Exhibition in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the month of April. This exhibition highlights the talents of local artists in our community and helps to encourage networking
Coastal Carolina Chapter of the National Association of the Blind Event
Coastal Carolina Chapter of the National Association of the Blind Event Craven Arts Council & Gallery hosts local chapter promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the artsBank of the Arts, 317 Middle Street April 10 th & 11th Craven Arts Council & Gallery strives to create an environment where the arts are open and accessible to all members of our community. This April, Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to host the Coastal Carolina Chapter of the National Association of the Blind, as they host two
Director’s Gallery: The Rat Selfie Project by Jennifer WinterRose
Director’s Gallery: The Rat Selfie Project by Jennifer WinterRose Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents a solo Director’s Gallery exhibition from local artist 317 Middle St April 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present their Director’s Gallery exhibition for the month of April – The Rat Selfie Series by Jennifer WinterRose. This exhibition will feature gouache portraits of WinterRose her pet rats over the years, highlighting personal health battles by focusing on her emotions and
Percy Berry Film Screening
Percy Berry Film Screening Local Racial Conciliation Coalition presents Film Screening on Percy Berry Sunday, April 12 th at 2 pm 30 Park Ln O, Havelock, NC 28532 The Forward Together Coalition is proud to present a film screening on the lynching of Craven County native, Percy Berry on Sunday, April 12th at 2 pm, at New Beginnings Ministry of Faith, located at 30 Park Ln O, Havelock, NC. The coalition will present a 10-minute film created by local filmmaker Francine Robinson, followed by a panel of
George Washington ‘First Oval Office Project’ Comes to Tryon Palace for America 250
George Washington ‘First Oval Office Project’ Comes to Tryon Palace for America 250 (NEW BERN, NC) March 11, 2026 - The Museum of the American Revolution’s First Oval Office Project, featuring a hand-stitched replica of George Washington’s sleeping and office tent which served as the command center for the Continental Army, is coming to the Tryon Palace historic site in New Bern March 26 -28. Tryon Palace is part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR). The First
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Craven Community College, NC State University to Host 'Engineering Your Future' Event in Havelock Ap
NEW BERN – Craven Community College (Craven CC), NC State University, and STEMEast Network will host "Engineering Your Future," a free information session to inspire and prepare local students for rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It will be held Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the STEM Center on Craven CC's Havelock campus. Designed for high school and college students and parents, this hands-on event will provide insights into engineering careers,
Adventure Day at New Bern Battlefield Park is Saturday, April 11, 2026
Adventure Day at New Bern Battlefield Park is Saturday, April 11, 2026 NEW BERN, NC. Harry Goodman Battlefield Adventure Day, a springtime event for the entire family, is Saturday, April 11 at the New Bern Battlefield Park. A day full of learning activities, period games and living history, it is held annually at the Park, which has been extensively upgraded by the New Bern Historical Society. The event is open to guests of all ages, with special activities for children 6-12 years old. Check-in begins at
Craven Community College Opens Registration for 14 Summer Camps
March 2, 2026 NEW BERN - Craven Community College (Craven CC) has announced its summer camps for 2026. Eleven camps will be held on the college's New Bern campus and three on the Havelock campus. The 2026 selection offers a wide range of hands-on activities, from 3-D design and welding to hair styling, ceramics, and creative writing. Programs are available for students ranging from rising 3rd through 12th grade. These camps are designed to help students gain confidence, learn real-world
Interactive Workshop Programs To Support Trauma Healing Offered in New Bern
For Immediate Release – February 26, 2026 Hesed Place, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to trauma recovery and community restoration, has launched ENGAGE, sensory-based workshops in safe spaces where participants can feel grounded, supported, and connected. ENGAGE is based in Interpersonal Neurobiology, with workshops in areas of creative arts, music, pottery, trauma-sensitive yoga, horticulture, Tai Chi, and more. The March calendar includes March 6 – Music with Becca at 6:00 pm; March 7 – Tai
Tried By Fire Fashion Show Headlines New Bern Fashion Week on March 28
Tried By Fire, Inc. is pleased to host the First New Bern Fashion Week & Fashion Show on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Carolina Colours Pavilion, 3300 Waterscape Way. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres catered by the venue’s executive culinary staff, with a cash bar, silent auction, and other special surprises for this fundraising event to benefit My Sister’s House, a supportive transitional home for justice-involved women who do not have safe alternatives for housing when
