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
CITY OF NEW BERN CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY 2024
You’re invited to join the City of New Bern as we celebrate Arbor Day with a special event this Friday, March 22 at 11am. The event is hosted by New Bern Parks and Recreation and will take place at Martin Marietta Park, located at 700 S. Glenburnie Road. The Arbor Day celebration will include a ceremonial tree planting, remarks by special guests, and refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to commemorate the event by taking home free Flowering Cherry tree seed packets (while supplies last) to plant,
The Will McBride Group Headlines Arts in April Music Festival at New Bern Civic Theatre
New Bern Civic Theatre (NBCT) welcomes The Will McBride Group to The Athens Main Stage on April 27, 2024. This ticketed concert beginning at 7:30PM is the headliner to the Arts In April Music Festival that will happen outdoors from 1:00PM - 6:30PM at Bear Plaza and on the 400 block of Pollock Street. To continue a festival-like mood from the street fest to indoors, an extended intermission "meet the band mingle with The Will McBride Group" is planned mid-concert in the Studio and Lobby Bar areas where an
Join us for a Conversation with Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders of the North Carolina Department
Join us at the North Carolina History Center on March 27, for a special evening with Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. Secretary Sanders brings more than 30 years of strong management and leadership experience to the North Carolina Department of Commerce. As Commerce Secretary, her approach to advancing North Carolina’s economy is to work with statewide partners to attract and grow innovative companies with good paying jobs, invest in our small businesses and rural communities, and strengthen our diverse
Inspiring Musical Stage Show, ''The Diary of a Mother'' Comes to New Bern Civic Theatre - April 13
An original play by Craven County native Robert Brock, “The Diary of a Mother”, stars New Bern’s own exceptionally gifted Gospel performer and vocalist, Bonita Burney Simmons. This special performance will be offered to the community on Saturday, April 13, 2024, 6:00 PM at New Bern Civic Theater's Athens Main Stage. Other actors include model/actor Quincy Grant, model/actor Minyon Thomas, and Robert Brock. Tried By Fire, Inc. is proud to partner with New Bern Civic Theater to bring this unique
CENTURY 21 Zaytoun Raines Announces Top Feburary Agents
Congratulations to our Top December Agents!!! Top Producer: 1st - Gray Wheeler, 2nd - Meredith Morse, 3rd - Marcia Alford Top Lister: 1st - Marcia Alford, 2nd - Gray Wheeler, 3rd - Ernie Ensley Top Closer: 1st - Lina Emory, 2nd - Gray Wheeler, 3rd - Becky BengelPlease contract us today to get all the information you need about Real Estate in New Bern, 252-633-3069, newbern@c21zr.com or visit our website www.c21zr.com to see all New Bern has to offer! #realestate #newbernnc #topagents
CAROLINAEAST FOUNDATION GRANTS $133,900 TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
On February 28, 2024, the CarolinaEast Foundation hosted a check-passing event to present sixteen local organizations with grant money to support their 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. In the midst of providing great care every day to patients, CarolinaEast staff found it in their hearts to donate to a cause that directly helps
CarolinaEast Medical Center Ranked in Top 1.7% of U.S. Hospitals
For the sixth consecutive year, CarolinaEast Medical Center is named one of the top best hospitals in the United States by Newsweek magazine in their annual "World’s Best Hospitals" rankings released February 28th. The 2024 list lands CarolinaEast at 110 out of 6,120 hospitals in the United States. Newsweek is a premier news magazine and website that has been bringing high quality journalism to readers around the globe for more than 80 years. This is the sixth year of their World’s Best Hospitals
Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour March 21-23
The New Bern Historical Society invites you to an exciting storytelling event, the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour, March 21,22 & 23, 6-9pm. New Bern Battlefield Park, site of the first Battle of New Bern, is host to this intriguing event. The tour takes you on a guided, lantern-lit walk through the wooded battlefield trails, where spirits of real characters from New Bern's past will share their very human and inspiring stories of courage and conviction. You will hear from: A family reading letters from
PIE Announces Spring Cycle PIE Grants of $18,215 to Craven County Schools Educators
Due to the incredible generosity of the Craven County community, Craven County Partners in Education (PIE) was able to award $18,215 for the Spring Cycle PIE Grants, bringing the total PIE Grants awarded for the 2023-24 school year to $32,524. Partners in Education’s goal is to enhance the learning environment in our public schools through PIE Grants. This is PIE’s 32nd year offering PIE grants that fund activities and materials requested by those closest to the educational process — our teachers. Craven
Harry Goodman Battlefield Adventure Day March 16
Harry Goodman Battlefield Adventure Day, a springtime event for the entire family, is Saturday, March 16 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 12:30 pm. with activities from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Guests will be greeted by
Heritage Homes Tour 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,
Billie Jo Stewart Joins Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Billie Jo Stewart has joined the New Bern office of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. “Billie Jo is a consummate professional with a strong work ethic and a demonstrated background of exceptional service to her clients,” said Drake Bratton, Managing Broker of the New Bern office. “She has a fantastic reputation in the local real estate community, and we are very proud she chose to align her talent with our office, and our company.” Stewart explained that real estate has been the perfect intersection
ROTARY-HABITAT BUILD PROJECT GETS HELP FROM COLLEGE STUDENTS
The Rotary Clubs of Greater New Bern are pleased to welcome five groups of college students who have decided to skip their traditional spring break to participate in Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge program so they can help our volunteers work on the Rotary-Habitat Build Project at 2308 Aycock Avenue in New Bern. During the week of February 26 through March 1, twenty-one students from the University of Findlay in Ohio were able to get the walls raised on home #80 as they worked with Rotary and
Heather Pierson Duo Performing March 23 at Bank of the Arts
The Heather Pierson Duo will perform Bessie Smith and more for The Craven Arts Council and Gallery at Bank of The Arts 317 Middle Street New Bern on March 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, song leader, and performer with a passion for cultivating joy, both onstage and off. Her uplifting live performances with her bassist/partner Shawn Nadeau delve into New Orleans jazz, blues, and folk. Best known for her ease at the piano and her bell-tone vocals, Heather’s songs embody
Winterfeast 2024 Tryon Palace’s Fabulous Oyster and Pig Roast
If you are craving for plump, salty oysters, then Winterfeast 2024 is a must do for you! Tryon Palace’s popular traditional southern foodfest returns to the North Carolina History Center on Saturday, March 9th. Not only will you feast on bushels of juicy oysters, but there will be freshly roasted pig, plenty of savory sides, and live music by the Blue Gorillas, a spinoff of one of New Bern’s favorite bands, the Bonafides. George Oliver and his clan of talented musicians will have you tapping your feet and
PUBLIX PRESENTS CHECK TO HABITAT
Representatives from Publix Super Market presented a symbolic check for $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Craven County (HFHCC) last Monday at the site of Habitat’s next home build in the Pembroke Community located on Aycock Avenue, New Bern. This home build will be partially sponsored by Publix Super Market Charities. The check is made possible by Publix Super Market Charities. From alleviating hunger and reducing homelessness to supporting youth programs and education initiatives, Publix Super Market
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