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Aug 21Dine Out for United Way
On Tuesday, August 27th, you can enjoy a wonderful meal at one of our participating restaurants, and 10% of the proceeds will benefit United Way of Coastal Carolina and the agencies and programs that we support in Carteret, Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties.Local Restaurants + A Great Meal = Stronger Communities and Better Lives for All Participating Restaurants:Amos Mosquitos - Atlantic BeachEl's Drive In - Morehead CityFloyd's 1921 - Morehead CityGary's Down East Seafood - ArapahoeLa Casetta - New
Aug 20Stuff the Bus - Century 21 Zaytoun-Raines
Craven County Partners In Education was recently presented with items donated for the Stuff the Bus campaign by the staff and agents at Century 21 Zaytoun-Raines for the 7th consecutive year. It is through generous community partnerships that Stuff the Bus is able to meet the needs of those students who have been identified as in-need in Craven County Schools. The Stuff the Bus event was held Saturday, August 24. However, donations are accepted throughout the year Craven County Schools, Central
Aug 20Cyber Crime Movie Premier, Starring Will Nobles CEO of Vector Choice
A documentary starring our CEO, Will Nobles Reserve Your Seat Below! Cyber Crime (A documentary featuring our CEO, Will Nobles) will have its local premiere Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Bruin Theater and you're invited! Bruin Theater - 2500 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560Click here to reserve your seat:www.vectorchoice.com/cybercrimemovie-nc We at Vector Choice are very excited to announce that Cyber Crime will have its local premiere at the Bruin Theater in New Bern, NC. The premiere will be
Aug 162018 Visitor Impact for Craven County
2018 Visitor Impact for Craven CountyCounty Spending by Domestic Visitors Increases by 4.96% to $149 MillionNew Bern, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper announced today that domestic visitors to and within Craven County spent $149 million in 2018, an increase of 4.96% from 2017. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.“Tourism has an enormous effect on New Bern and Craven County, and we are thrilled with the
Aug 09Ticket Locations for The Kitchens of New Bern Tour
On behalf of The Kitchens of New Bern Tour Chairperson Jayne McGinn and the entire Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC TEAM, thank you for serving as a ticket sales location for the September 28, 2019 The Kitchens of New Bern Tour! Your support means funding for the Food Bank’s food distribution and meal programs for local families, children, seniors, and veterans experiencing food-insecurity served by the Food Bank’s New Bern Branch. We greatly appreciate business locations in New Bern who are selling
Aug 08New Bern Fire-Rescue Receives Golden LEAF Grant to Replace Swift Water Rescue Equipment
New Bern Fire-Rescue Receives Golden LEAF Grant to Replace Swift Water Rescue Equipment Thanks to a generous grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation, New Bern Fire-Rescue will be able to replace a swift water rescue boat damaged during hurricane Florence. Fire-Rescue learned last week that the department will be awarded the $34,138.93 disaster recovery grant. The funds will be used to purchase a new Zodiac FC470 inflatable rescue boat, a fast inflation kit, a fuel bladder and an Evinrude Etec 40 HP motor.
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Aug 05PIE recognized Thomas Wilson, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Partners In Education recognized Thomas Wilson, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction with the Distinguished Alumni Award at the PIE Luncheon. This award honors Craven County Schools graduates for their contributions to the community, their profession, and PIE. Mr. Wilson is a 1990 graduate of West Craven High. For more information on PIE, visit www.CravenPartners.com.
Aug 02Kinston Down East Wood Ducks Donate Sports Equipment to Local Youth
Kinston Down East Wood Ducks Donate Sports Equipment to Local Youth Kinston, NC – The Down East Wood Ducks baseball team donated new and used sports equipment to the Lenoir County Unit on June 21. While visiting the Club, the Wood Ducks baseball players played a game of dodgeball with the Club kids. The Wood Ducks donated items such as baseballs, basketballs, soccer balls, hula hoops and more. President & CEO, Kimberly Boyd, “Our Kids light up when the Wood Ducks players enter the Club. They are
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Aug 01Craven County WWI Heroes to be Honored Sept 16
Craven County WWI Heroes to be Honored Sept 16American Legion & New Bern Historical Society Join in Research NEW BERN, NC, The American Legion was founded by WWI veterans, and chartered 100 years ago on September 16th. In celebration and remembrance, the American Legion Post 539 and the New Bern Historical Society have partnered with the Craven County Department of Recreation and Parks on a special WWI Memorial Project. Their goal is to update the WWI monument that has stood on the courthouse
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Aug 01North Carolina’s Mystery Tribe – The Neusiok
North Carolina’s Mystery Tribe – The NeusiokFirst Historical Society Lunch & Learn of the Year NEW BERN, NC, The Neusiok? Who were they? Where were they? The New Bern Historical Society will hold its first Lunch & Learn of the year on Sept. 11 at 11:30 am at the Chelsea when Stan Allen will explain. The Neusiok were an ancient people who lived on the south side of the Neuse River in what is now Craven and Pamlico counties. Join us to find out who the Neusiok were, where they lived, what happened to
Jul 31NEWS You Can USE – August 2019
NEWS You Can USE – August 2019August is Partner Agency Appreciation MONTH-The Food Bank annually works with a network over 900 partner agency food pantries, in our 34-country service area, to distribute food and household supplies to families, children, seniors, and veterans experiencing food-insecurity. Many of the representatives working at local food pantries are volunteers serving a local nonprofit organization. The Food Bank's Greenville and New Bern Branches will be recognizing our local food
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Jul 30Honour, The Musical Celebrates, Seeks Support
NEW BERN, NC, Bringing history to life through musical theater – what a concept! The uniquely-New Bern production of Honour, The Musical will do just that, illustrating the iconic New Bern story of the Stanly-Spaight duel in a full-length musical theater production. Written by New Bern author, historian, and journalist Bill Hand with music by musician, performer and author Simon Spalding, Honour preparations are well underway, with the production opening on January 23, 2020. Title Sponsor
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Jul 30Habitat for Humanity of Craven County Dedicates Home
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County Dedicates Home New Bern, NC—On Saturday, July 27th, 2019 Habitat for Humanity of Craven County celebrated the newest homeowner, Ms. Gale Headen, with a home dedication. A home dedication is a celebration of the journey to homeownership and the beginning of a new chapter as the homeowner prepares to move into the home. The celebration kicked off at 5:30 PM and the crowd spilled into Howard Street. Ms. Headen celebrated with her friends and family, Pastor Victor
Feb 01New Bern Included in 21st Annual Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” Route
New Bern Included in 21st Annual Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” Route Wit Tuttell, the Executive Director of Visit NC, announced the 2019 Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” Route in a pre-recorded video released at the Cycle North Carolina Route Announcement Party, held at Tobacco Road Sports Café & Brewery in downtown Raleigh on January 30. To view the video of the “Mountains to Coast” Tour announcement, visit the Mountains to Coast portion of the website at
