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Monday, May 10, 2021NBHS Offers History Quest
The New Bern Historical Society invites you to test your sleuthing skills in an all new, family friendly outdoor history hunt! On Saturday June 5 at 10am, teams will gather at New Bern Battlefield Park to receive their clues to a series of quests. Hop in your car and follow the clues to find historical places in and around New Bern. You’ll be amazed at what you'll learn about our past! Those who complete all the quests by 4pm will be eligible for both prizes and bragging rights. The search for the clues
Monday, May 10, 2021Fire-Rescue Introduces New Arson K9 Team
New Bern Fire-Rescue Inspector Johnathon Gaskins recently returned from arson training in New Hampshire, and he came home with a 2-and-a-half-year-old Labrador Retriever. “Bobby” is a trained Arson Detection Canine (ADC), and he will assist New Bern Fire-Rescue by “sniffing out” the possibility that accelerants were used in suspected arson cases. Inspector Gaskins is his K9 Handler. The two are part of the most recent class of graduates of the State Farm® Arson Dog Program. Inspector Gaskins left
Thursday, May 06, 2021Amanda Delgado Appointed Executive Director of Coastal Women's Shelter
Coastal Women’s Shelter (CWS) is proud to announce the appointment of Amanda Delgado as Executive Director for the agency. Mrs. Delgado, who has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Wichita State University, has been with the Coastal Women’s Shelter for four years of dedicated work. Most recently Mrs. Delgado has held the position of Shelter Director. While at the shelter Mrs. Delgado created a safe, friendly, and warm environment for survivors of domestic violence seeking housing on a temporary basis
Thursday, May 06, 2021CarolinaEast Medical Center Nationally Recognized
CarolinaEast Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes CarolinaEast’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents,
Wednesday, May 05, 2021May Silent Auction at the ReStore
This month’s InStore Silent Auction at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has some unique items on display to entice your bids so you can take home a special treasure or two. The Auction room is open during regular store hours from Tuesday, May 4 through the last day for bids on Thursday, May 27 at 12:00 pm. Among the fifteen items this month are three distinctive mirrors, a pair of beautiful wood-trimmed sea grass dining chairs, framed prints of Parisian street scenes, a 28” wooden lighthouse, a hand
Wednesday, May 05, 2021CarolinaEast Welcomes New Foundation Director
CarolinaEast Health System leadership team welcomes a new addition, native New Bernian Jared Brinkley, as the Executive Director of the CarolinaEast Foundation, the charitable arm of the health system. Brinkley joined CarolinaEast Health System on Monday, May 3, 2021 and will precept with outgoing Foundation Director Jill Thompson through June 2021. Brinkley comes to CarolinaEast following a 10-year tenure in athletic development, most recently as the Director of Major Gifts at the University of
Wednesday, May 05, 2021CCC Drive-In Graduation Saturday, May 15
Craven Community College (Craven CC) will hold its 54th annual commencement ceremony as a drive-in event Saturday, May 15 at 8 a.m. It will be held on the New Bern campus. Like last year's event, several alterations have been made to make sure Craven CC graduates are properly honored for their hard work while also making every effort to promote a safe and healthy environment for everyone in attendance. The graduating class of 2021 consists of 541 students who earned a total of 999 certificates,
Monday, May 03, 2021Footloose on the Neuse Summer Concert Series Returns Friday, May 14
New Bern, NC – The Trent Cadillac – GMC “Footloose on the Neuse” Summer Concert Series returns to Union Point Park in downtown New Bern on Friday, May 14th! The first concert of the season features the I-42 Band! The concert starts at 6:30pm! Based out of Eastern North Carolina, The I-42 Band is a High Energy Dance/Party band that will keep you entertained all night. They specialize in the best of Dance/ Party music as well as Classic Beach Standards, Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, and Modern Country.
Monday, May 03, 2021My Sister's House Announces Fundraiser Results and Grant Award
Tried By Fire, Inc., a local nonprofit committed to assisting women newly released from prison who need a safe home while they transition back into the community, launched a unique fundraiser for One Thousand One Hundreds on February 1st, with a goal to raise $100,000 by April 30th, the last day of National Reentry Week. “I am so very grateful to announce today that our special fundraiser has just passed the $50,000 mark for our One Thousand One Hundreds appeal,” said Bonita Simmons, Executive Director
Monday, April 26, 2021New Bern Recognized for Reliable Electric Service
City’s electric utility ranks in the top 25% nationwide for keeping the lights on The American Public Power Association (APPA) has recognized the City of New Bern Department of Public Utilities for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2020. In a comparison of local and national data collected by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the City’s electric utility is in the top quartile of utilities for System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI). Across the state, fourteen
Monday, April 26, 2021Craven Arts Council Seeking Artist Submissions
Stacked Call for Entry Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St, New Bern NC 28560 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is seeking artist submissions for the upcoming exhibition, Stacked, taking place in the Main Gallery of the Bank of the Arts for July of 2021. Deadline for entry is May 24th, 2021 by 11:59 pm via cravenarts.org. Stacked is an upcoming exhibition that highlights eastern North Carolina artists with a twist. Artists are invited to submit their works to be featured on the face of a custom printed deck of
Monday, April 26, 2021Director's Gallery: Katherine Wiggs
Director’s Gallery: Katherine Wiggs Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St Reception: ArtWalk, May 14th, 2021 5:00 – 8:00 pm Craven Arts Council is proud to present the work of Katherine Wiggs in the Director’s Gallery for the month of May. This exhibition will feature traditional paintings and more modern digital paintings. Craven Arts Council & Gallery will host a reception during the May ArtWalk from 5 – 8 pm on Friday, May 14th. Wiggs attended East Carolina University where she received her Bachelors in
Monday, April 26, 2021CCC Offering Two New Teacher Prep Programs
Craven Community College (Craven CC) is offering two new Teacher Preparation programs, which will begin at the start of the fall 2021 semester. Both programs are designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in education from a four-year institution. The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) program is for students who plan to pursue a teaching career in a non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) field. Such career opportunities include elementary
Tuesday, April 20, 2021Working Space Recognized for Exceptional Customer Service
Working Space has received a 2021 Guildmaster with Highest Distinction Award from GuildQuality for demonstrating exceptional design and installation services in providing custom workspaces for discerning residential customers including garages, closets, pantries and more. Since 2005, GuildQuality, an Atlanta-based customer satisfaction surveying company, has recognized and celebrated home building, remodeling, and contracting professionals demonstrating the highest level of customer service within the
Tuesday, April 20, 2021The REAL ID Countdown is On: Here's What you Need to Know
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) wants to make sure that travelers are fully informed about how REAL ID regulations will affect them. In just under 6 months REAL ID enforcement will begin at all federally regulated airports, including EWN, and the driver’s license many travelers use now may not qualify as a REAL ID. Once REAL ID enforcement begins on October 1, 2021, a standard-issue license will still be good for driving and as proof of identity, age and residence, but only a REAL ID-compliant
Tuesday, April 20, 2021CCC Forms Partnership with Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Council
Craven Community College (Craven CC) has officially partnered with the Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Council (CPRC) to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with industry and academic credentials that lead to long-term, secure employment opportunities. This partnership comes just in time for Second Chance Month, during which the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and Second Chance Act grant programs around the country
Monday, April 19, 2021Craven County Student Artist Show Opens at Tryon Palace
Tryon Palace is pleased to announce that the works of art students from Craven County Public Schools are now on display at the North Carolina History Center. The Student Artist Show can be seen in the Cannon Hallway. Tryon Palace is excited to be able to showcase the creativity of our Eastern North Carolina students. The pieces are of many different artistic styles and mediums and are delightful to view. Michele Cameron, Visual Arts Teacher, Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School, states: “It is a joy to
Monday, April 19, 2021Chad Sittig Agency Earns Global Recognition and National Awards
Local State Farm agent Chad Sittig earned global recognition and numerous national awards in 2020 for his agency at 2855 Trent Rd, New Bern. The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is a global association where membership is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial service industry. The Sittig Agency had the distinct honor of being welcomed into this association earlier this year. In addition to the Million Dollar Round Table the Sittig Agency also
Thursday, April 15, 2021Flatlands Jessup Insurance Group Welcomes Kristie Boles
Flatlands Jessup Insurance Group is thrilled to announce the addition of Kristie Boles. As our Strategy and Operations Specialist, her focus will be primarily partnering with our front-line teams to execute a strategic plan to foster a culture of growth. As our company grows in Eastern North Carolina, the need for the expertise Kristie offers became extremely pertinent to continue with our upward movement and success. Kristie brings sixteen years experience in the financial industry, and specializes in
Thursday, April 15, 2021Craven County Events Named in Top 20 by Southeast Tourism Society
New Bern, and Craven County, have long been known for hosting a variety of incredible festivals and events throughout the year. Locals and visitors alike typically have a hard time choosing just one, as a favorite, and it appears we’re not the only ones. The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) recently named not one, but three of our events to the STS Top 20 Events in the Southeast for July through December 2021; MumFest and Chili Fest in October and Candlelight Tours in December. “These awards speak to how
Wednesday, April 14, 2021CarolinaEast Sculpture Opportunity
The CarolinaEast Health System in conjunction with the Craven Arts Council & Gallery is seeking an artist or team of artists to apply to design and construct a sculpture to be installed for permanent display at CarolinaEast Medical Center’s main campus. The theme for the sculpture is to honor the healthcare professionals at CarolinaEast and acknowledge their dedication to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. For all of the details on the project and to apply, please visit cravenarts.org. The
Friday, January 29, 2021E-Drill Leasing Options Now Available Through Carolina GSE and Perfect Point EDM Partnership
New Bern, NC — February 2, 2021— Carolina GSE, a global provider of aviation ground support equipment solutions, announces a new partnership with PPEDM Corporation, a manufacturer and supplier of patented Electro-Discharge-Machining (EDM) technology. Carolina GSE and Perfect Point have created a strategic partnership to bring E-Drill to more businesses in the Aerospace industry by providing flexible leasing options. "This is a new and exciting technology to help our customers improve efficiency,
