Craven CC Graduates with $200,000 NROTC Scholarship
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
Juvenile Reentry Employment Project to Hold Kickoff Meeting at Craven CC Volt Center, April 18
Re-entry Month continues this week as the Juvenile Reentry Employment Project (JREP) hosts a kickoff meeting at Craven Community College’s (Craven CC) Volt Center on April 18. The media is invited to attend but space is limited and RSVPs are requested. The Juvenile Reentry Employment Project (JREP) aims to address juvenile reentry needs and increase their prosocial strengths. Deliverables include vocational training, employment assistance, and intensive wraparound case management. Specifically, reentry
Heritage Homes Tour Spans Two Historic Neighborhoods May 3-4
Join the Historical Society on May 3 & 4 as they celebrate New Bern and showcase her enduring beauty with a very special Heritage Homes Tour encompassing two historic neighborhoods. The 2024 self-guided tour includes very exceptional homes in the Downtown and Ghent Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to tiny, and everything in between. These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrate New Bern's amazing history. Add creative floral arrangements, live music,
State of Innovation STEM Night will be held April 18 at Craven CC
Craven Community College (Craven CC) will present “The State of Innovation” STEM Night as an official event of the 2024 North Carolina Science Festival on Thursday, April 18, 6-8 p.m., in Perdue Hall. Each year the North Carolina Science Festival collaborates with hundreds of community-based events throughout the state to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This year’s theme is “The State of Innovation” and will include hands on activities for all ages. Activities will
New process helps improve results for H-53 fitting at FRCE
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – A process developed and refined at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) is producing positive results in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the CH-53E Super Stallion and MH-53E Sea Dragon heavy-lift helicopters serviced at the depot. A team of engineers and artisans from the H-53 Aircraft Components Shop worked together to improve the manner in which the aircraft’s spar fittings are evaluated for fit, resulting in a higher acceptance rate and faster
Giardino Next Executive Director for Historical Society
The New Bern Historical Society is very pleased to announce that Anthony Giardino will be the new Executive Director for the organization effective May 7. He steps into the shoes of Mickey Miller who is retiring after devoting eight years to the post. Giardino currently holds the position of Operations Manager at the Society, having joined the organization in 2022 after retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps. His 20-year Marine Corps service took him to various global locations including Afghanistan. He is
'New Bern Follies' Honors The Athens Theatre's 113th Year in Downtown New Bern
The Athens Theatre located at 414 Pollock Street opened on April 11, 1911 - 113 years ago today. The theatre has been a notable structure in New Bern's downtown for many decades under numerous names and numerous façade appearances. New Bern Civic Theatre has been fortunate to call this charming and historic structure home since 1980. The theatre was originally built for Vaudeville/variety shows and silent movies. To honor its origins 'New Bern Follies,' a modern variety show, will happen on April 20 at
Craven CC student Logan Tibbetts named Goodnight Scholar
Logan Tibbetts, a Craven Community College (Craven CC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor student, was awarded the Goodnight Scholarship for his transfer to North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the Coca-Cola Scholarship. This rare honor will allow him to complete a Bachelor Degree in computer engineering with no college debt. Tibbetts was one of 50 students chosen from a pool of 1,200 applicants to receive the Goodnight Scholarship. The Goodnight Scholarship will provide up to $23,000, renewable annually
Craven Community College Student Art Featured at Bank of the Arts During April ArtWalk
Craven Community College (Craven CC) visual arts students, along with Twin Rivers Artists Association members, will have artwork exhibited in the Bank of the Arts main gallery during the month of April. Over 50 Craven CC students from the New Bern and Havelock campuses are participating in this exhibit and will unveil their artwork during ArtWalk on Friday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. “The annual student art show is the first time that many of our students have been able to display their work in a public
FRCE inspires next generation of engineers during E-Week activities
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently engaged thousands of Eastern North Carolina students with interactive, STEM-based learning activities as part of National Engineers Week. The depot’s STEM Outreach Team conducted a total of 54 events at 39 local schools, engaging over 4,700 students in celebration of National Engineers Week. Also known as E-Week, the national observance is one of the largest science, technology, engineering and math events in the United States. Outreach efforts play a pivotal
Craven County K-12 Student Art Show Features Talented Young Artists at the North Carolina History
Tryon Palace is thrilled to showcase the creative works of dozens of students at the Craven County K – 12 Student Art Show on exhibit now at the North Carolina History Center. The annual show features selected pieces submitted by elementary, middle, and high school students from across the county. The exhibit demonstrates just how talented our eastern North Carolina students are with their vibrant paintings, intricately detailed sketches, imaginative sculptures, inspired mixed media pieces, and more. The
Cal Kramer Joins Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage is pleased to announce that Cal Kramer has joined their New Bern office. “Cal has nearly 25 years of experience and is a trusted advisor to his clients,” said Drake Bratton, Managing Broker. “He is an excellent fit and a wonderful addition to our office.” Cal and his wife relocated to New Bern from New York in 2023 to be closer to his daughter, son in-law, and his grandchildren. In addition to his real estate career, he also coached at a private club, high school,
ROTARY CLUBS OF NEW BERN PRESENT A SECOND CHECK TO HABITAT
The Rotary Clubs of New Bern presented a symbolic check for $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Craven County (HFHCC) at the site of the partnership home build located at 2308 Aycock Avenue in the Pembroke Community. The two Rotary clubs in Greater New Bern and the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate continue to build the first Rotary-Habitat Home in Craven County. Over 150 local Rotarians have committed to raising $40k and putting in 2000 hours of volunteer time to help one more hard-working community
Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Council observes Re-Entry Month in April
The Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Council observes April as Re-Entry Month with several events held across Craven and Pamlico counties. The Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Council exists to help individuals rebuild their lives and reintegrate back into their communities, preventing recidivism and reducing crime. The Re-Entry Council works directly with several resources and organizations to connect with justice-involved individuals once they exit the prison system. Re-Entry Month, sometimes referred to as Second
A Grimm Twist presented by Dangerous Prodigy Circus comes to New Bern Civic Theatre: April 5, 6 & 7
A Grimm Twist is literally a twist on the Grimm Brother's classic fairy tales told through movement and thrilling circus arts. These tales involving magic and myth, fear and faith, and good versus evil are familiar to children and adults worldwide as ways in which the fragile nature of the world is explored. The heightened elements within each of the stories have made them ideal building blocks of inspiration for the creatives at Dangerous Prodigy Circus. They have crafted a new and original story that
Craven CC to host 'Spring Showers Brings STEM Powers' March 23
NEW BERN – Craven Community College (Craven CC) will host “Spring Showers Brings STEM Powers” on the Havelock Campus this Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event is open to the public and includes hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities for the whole family. “We want to engage the community and pique interest in the variety of STEM careers available in Eastern NC by showcasing the real-world applications of STEM topics,” said Tanya McGhee, dean of
New Bern Civic Theatre's Next Gen Summer Drama Day Camp Now Enrolling
New Bern Civic Theatre (NBCT) is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of theatre/performing arts summer day camps for youth in 2024. This year there will be two sessions. Session 1 is for rising 7th to 10th Graders, June 17 through June 29. This two week day camp session will focus on Shakespeare studies culminating in two 30-minute youth adaptations of famous Shakespeare plays (one comedy, one tragedy) to be presented as a special showcase on Saturday, June 29th on The Athens stage. NBCT is pleased
Breeze Airways Offering 34%* Off All Roundtrip Base Fares For Travel Through October 1
Code ‘SPRING’ Can be Used at Checkout on Breeze App or Flybreeze.com -- Salt Lake City, UT (March 20, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is offering 34 percent-off* all roundtrip base fares to celebrate the Spring Equinox. Guests can use the promo code ‘SPRING’ at checkout on the Breeze app or at flybreeze.com until 11:59pm PT on Friday, March 22 for travel from March 27 to October 1, 2024. “Spring signals renewal and what better way to renew your spirit than to
PJi to Attend 2023 NBAA-BACE Conference in Las Vegas
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
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
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
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
The Language of Business: Terms to Know
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
How to Turn Your Freelance Work Into a Small Business in New Bern
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
Everything You Need to Know Before Starting a Construction and Contracting Business
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