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Pancakes for PIE

Looking for the perfect way to have a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in beautiful, historic downtown New Bern? New Bern, North Carolina’s Colonial Capital, literally transforms into a wonderland the entire Christmas season. Streetlights and storefronts are decorated, and the community comes together to create a magical time for kids young and old. Amidst the busy bustle, Adam

3 RD ANNUAL GIVING TUESDAY EVENT - “CARRY IT FORWARD”

Local nonprofits will gather together this GivingTuesday, November 29th, the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Council, the New Bern Giv3 Committee, and Curtis Media present the 3rd Annual “Carry it Forward: A GivingTuesday Event.” The event will take place from 3 PM - 6 PM at Union Point Park, beginning with an opening ceremony led by community leaders. Nonprofits representing all areas of service will greet attendees and provide information at separate stations around the circle drive at Union

Twin Rivers YMCA hosts 15th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.

The Twin Rivers YMCA will host its 15th Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 24 at Taberna Country Club. [NEW BERN/CRAVEN COUNTY, 11/21/2022] Run the tradition! For 15 years, the Twin Rivers YMCA staff have been up before the sun on Thanksgiving morning to prepare for hundreds of people (and a few four-legged friends) to take part in the annual Turkey Trot 5k/10k. The tradition continues on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th. Participants can register online or at the event. Schedule: Yoga –

Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Angel Tree Program

New Bern Fire-Rescue is celebrating the holidays with a toy drive to help local families in need this Christmas. The drive begins today, Monday, November 21st, and lasts through Friday, December 16th. All toys collected will be used to fulfill holiday wishes through local angel tree programs.    Toy donation boxes have been set up at each of Fire-Rescue’s three stations, which are open 7 days a week for toy drop-offs. The public is welcome to participate by dropping of a new, unwrapped toy at any of the

NC History Theater on the Road in New Bern, Havelock, Oriental & Newport

NEW BERN, NC, Father Christmas has been kidnapped! And it's only a week ‘til Christmas! Facing disaster, Mother Christmas calls the Council of Fictional Christmas Characters to solve the crime in this comical Yuletide mystery spoof. The North Carolina History Theater takes this bright Bill Hand comedy on the road just in time for the holiday season. Find The Miscreants Christmas Dec 7 & 17 at Carolina Home and Garden in Newport; Dec. 9-11 at The Old Theater in Oriental; Dec. 12 & 19 at The Pointe

Holiday Air Show Returns to New Bern November 26th

For the third year in a row, the City of New Bern is partnering with Wendy and Buddy Stallings to bring the AeroShell Aerobatic Team to New Bern. This high-flying, holiday air show takes place over the Neuse River and is scheduled for Saturday, November 26th at 4:30pm. Best viewing spots include both sides of the Neuse in New Bern, as well as Union Point Park, Council Bluff Green and along the Riverwalk downtown.  The event is free and open to the public and will last approximately one hour.   This

Chamber Quartet returns to Tryon Palace for Holiday Performance

It is the most wonderful time of the year! Tryon Palace is thrilled to welcome back the Brierwood Ensemble on Friday, December 2nd, for Chamber Music by Candlelight. This intimate and powerful holiday performance takes place in Tryon Palace’s lavishly decorated Council Chamber. Performing with both strings and woodwinds, the group delivers a moving musical experience that you will not want to miss.   Based out of Wilmington, North Carolina, the Brierwood Ensemble is chamber music quartet of talented

CAROLINAEAST FOUNDATION REVEALS DOLLARS RAISED THROUGH ANNUAL EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN

The CarolinaEast Foundation is proud to announce the final results of the 2022-2023 CarolinaEast Health System Employee Campaign. “Seasons of Growth,” with nearly 50% of the work force at CarolinaEast giving of their time and dollars over this annual two-week long fundraising campaign, brought in a remarkable total of $409,010.00. 100% of those dollars are dedicated to directly serving the healthcare needs of the local communities in eastern North Carolina. This is the 27th annual Employee Campaign and

NEW BERN’S HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW ICE SKATING RINK

New Bern Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the debut of an ice skating rink just in time for the holiday season. The rink will be open for the first time on Friday, November 25th from 1pm-6pm at Union Point Park. The public is welcome to come out and skate.   The ice skating rink is not refrigerated and can be set up no matter the temperature outside. The skating surface is composed of synthetic panels. Each panel is reversible and measures a half-inch thick and approximately 8 feet long and 4

Craven CC Receives $10K Scholarship Grant

The Career Programs department at Craven Community College (Craven CC) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. The funds will be used to support scholarships for students in the Computer-Integrated Machining program, as well as student competition teams. "We are extremely honored to receive this grant for our manufacturing programs,” said Craven CC Computer-Integrated Machining instructor Alex Block. “Our students are being prepared to help fill the skills gap in our country.

News Release: 11/15/2022

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport & American Airlines Announce Summer Return of Non-Stop Flights to Washington, D.C.   Flights Between EWN and DCA To Resume in June 2023   New Bern, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2022) – Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) and American Airlines are pleased to announce their seasonal, non-stop flights between New Bern, N.C. and Washington, D.C. will begin again in June. This is a direct result of the success of this route this past summer.   The Saturday service between EWN and

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to Celebrate

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to celebrate 7 homeowners & Habitat for Humanity’s Restore Mortgage Satisfactions November 21, 2022 at the JED Complex, 506 Third Avenue beginning at 6:00 PM New Bern, NC—November 9, 2022: Habitat for Humanity of Craven County is proud to announce that seven Habitat for Humanity of Craven County homeowners have made their final mortgage payment. The mortgage payments made monthly by homeowners go into the “Fund for Humanity” which allows Habitat Craven County to

POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES COMMUNITY POLICING DEVELOPMENT GRANT

One of five departments to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice   Senator Thom Tillis recently announced more than $1 million in grants to North Carolina law enforcement agencies from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). As part of the award, the New Bern Police Department will receive $350,000 to continue implementation of its crisis intervention team. The City was notified of the grant award via email late last month.   The New Bern

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NLN Accreditation Gives Craven CC Nursing Students Eligibility to Work at MCAS

My Big Dream Presents the 2nd Annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop on November 19

 My Big Dream will present The 2nd Annual My Big Dream Christmas Pop-Up Shop, taking place at Habitat for Humanity of Craven County ReStore on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 12pm- 2pm.    My Big Dream is proud to showcase and sell the Christmas product line- ornaments, door hangers and throw pillows.  My Big Dream has also partnered with OneHope Wineries as a separate way of raising funds, 10% of all purchases made through OneHope Wineries will go back to My Big Dream.    My Big Dream is a

Tryon Palace offers Social Narrative and Calming Room for Candlelight 2022

Candlelight attracts crowds of visitors every year for its two magical nights of holiday fun, and many of our guests return year after year! After all, it is the most wonderful time of the year! But not all who attend or hope to attend are always receptive to Candlelight's sights, sounds, and programming, and crowds. If not expected, these elements may cause anxiety or unsettling emotions for guests with sensory processing issues.   In a continuing effort to make Tryon Palace and its programs accessible

Tryon Palace and NC History Center Holiday Hours of Operation

Tryon Palace and the North Carolina History Center will be closed to the public in observance of the holidays, on Thanksgiving Day (November 24th), Friday through Sunday, December 23rd - 25th, and on New Year's Day (January 1, 2023). However, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, there is much to do and enjoy at Tryon Palace with our numerous holiday events and activities for all ages!   Our Palace Decor Tours begin on November 21st, during the week leading to Thanksgiving, and our Historic Homes Decor

INTERNATIONAL PAPER PACKS FEMININE HYGIENE KITS FOR CRAVEN, JONES AND PAMLICO COUNTY SCHOOLS

NEW BERN, N.C.– International Paper (NYSE: IP) New Bern Mill volunteers, along with Craven County students and United Way of Coastal Carolina volunteers gathered to assemble 500 feminine hygiene (femhy) kits as a part of an initiative to end period poverty in our community. Volunteers packed kits that included feminine hygiene products from Always®. such as feminine care pads, pantiliners, a floral pouch to store items and a note of encouragement. Kits were then packed into packaging donated by

Partnership of Organizations Plans Commemorative Weekend

NEW BERN, NC, It was the most devastating fire in our history, destroying hundreds of buildings and leaving more than 3000 people homeless, largely in the African-American community. And it was 100 years ago on December 1st . A large partnership of local organizations has joined to commemorate this tragic fire and has planned a whole weekend of events to help us learn and remember. The Great Fire Commemoration will consist of four days of events, to include free presentations, free tours of the Great of

THE PRODUCERS: A Mel Brooks Musical Opens a New Bern Civic Theatre this Friday, Nov. 4

Friday, November 4th is opening night at New Bern Civic Theatre’s production of THE PRODUCERS. This splashy, bawdy, irreverent musical comedy takes audiences on a tour of showbiz like nothing has before or since. Writer, Mel Brooks, cites that humor is healing - especially in the wake of great atrocity. With THE PRODUCERS, Brooks reduces the Third Reich to laughable. The show won 12 Tony Awards setting the record for the most Tony wins in Broadway history… yes, even more than HAMILTON. To quote Brooks,

November Artist of the Month: Judith Cutler

Where have you seen Judith Cutler’s work before?  Well, only at the best places of course.  According to her website, Judith’s artwork has shown at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio: National Arts Club, New York, NY; Peal Museum, Baltimore, MD; Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA, among others; and is in the Collection of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Loretto, PA.  She has received numerous national awards and has been published many times in the Pastel

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Visit New Bern

The City of New Bern is excited to announce the arrival of a special guest on Saturday, November 12th. In time for Veteran’s Day weekend and the march up to the holiday season, the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is making a pit stop at Union Point Park, located at 210 East Front Street. A celebration event with activities for all ages is planned for 1pm-3pm. The event is free and open to the public.   Each year, a different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol

Yuletide Mystery, “The Miscreants’ Christmas”

NEW BERN, NC, Father Christmas has been kidnapped! And it's only a week ‘til Christmas! Facing disaster, Mother Christmas calls the Council of Fictional Christmas Characters to solve the crime in this comical Yuletide mystery spoof. The North Carolina History Theater takes this bright Bill Hand comedy on the road just in time for the holiday season. Find The Miscreants Christmas Dec 7 & 17 at Carolina Home and Garden in Newport; Dec. 9-11 at The Old Theater in Oriental; Dec. 12 & 19 at the Harbour Pointe

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE TO NONPROFITS

Applications will be accepted through November 30th at 12pm   Federal funds provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are now available to local nonprofits that specialize in housing rehabilitation. HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides these grants to assist communities with improving quality of housing. The City of New Bern applied for and received CDBG funds in the amount of $200,829 for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Housing Rehabilitation

CAROLINAEAST FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2022 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA EVENT

On Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Doubletree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront Hotel, the CarolinaEast Foundation will host their annual Breakfast with Santa event. There are various seating times available for reservation, starting at 8:00 a.m. and final seating at 1:00 p.m., as well as multiple sponsorship opportunities. The event includes a breakfast buffet, pictures with Santa, Christmas crafts, Kids-Only Gift Shop and much more, with all proceeds to benefit the CarolinaEast Foundation in support of

PJi TO ATTEND 2022 NBAA BACE IN ORLANDO

PJi TO ATTEND 2022 NBAA BACE IN ORLANDOPilot John International is pleased to announce that they will attend the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando. Pilot John’s booth #4210 will showcase products from its top manufacturers, including GSE, avionics test equipment, and pilot supplies. Located in a new, vibrant exhibit space, the PJi team will be available in booth #4210 on October 18-20 during daily exhibit hours at the Orange County Convention Center. Pilot John’s Aviation

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

PJI to Attend EAA's Airventure 2022 in Oshkosh

PJI to Attend EAA's Airventure 2022 in Oshkosh Pilot John International is excited to attend the 69th (EAA) Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention on July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI.  EAA AirVenture, known as the world's greatest aviation celebration, is the largest annual gathering of more than 600,000 aviation enthusiasts, over 10,000 aircraft, and nearly 900 exhibitors.  Our PJI team looks forward to seeing our customers and meeting other attendees and witnessing

Pilot John International to Attend 2022 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum

Pilot John International to Attend 2022 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum Pilot John International, a Carolina GSE Company is pleased to announce that it will attend the National Business Aviation Association’s 2022 White Plains Regional Forum on Wednesday, June 22. NBAA’s one-day regional forum will be held at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York. This live forum will bring current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers, and other industry

Carolina GSE to Attend 2022 NBAA Maintenance Conference in San Antonio

For Immediate Release Carolina GSE to Attend 2022 NBAA Maintenance Conference in San Antonio Pilot John International, a Carolina GSE Company announced they are returning to exhibit at the NBAA Maintenance Conference and will be located in booth 629. NBAA’s live event will be held at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas from May 3-5. This year’s maintenance conference will focus on vital education and networking opportunities specifically designed for anyone involved in business

Carolina GSE to Exhibit at MRO Americas in Dallas

For Immediate Release Carolina GSE to Exhibit at MRO Americas in DallasPilot John International, a Carolina GSE Company announced they are returning to exhibit at Aviation Week MRO Americas 2022 and will be located in booth 4107.MRO America's live event will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas from April 26-28. This year the MRO Americas conference will focus on empowering, advancing, and innovating the aftermarket with insights into new trends, services, and products in

CAROLINA GSE TO ATTEND 2022 NBAA SCHEDULERS & DISPATCHERS CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO

For Immediate Release - Pilot John International, a Carolina GSE Company, is a global provider of aviation ground support equipment, aircraft parts, and avionics solutions, is pleased to announce that it will attend the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2022) in San Diego, California in April 2022. Held at the San Diego Convention Center, PJI will be exhibiting at booth 1543. Members of the customer success team will be available in the booth from April 5th-7th during all exhibit hours. PJI

CAROLINA GSE TO ATTEND 2022 AEA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW IN NEW ORLEANS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECAROLINA GSE TO ATTEND 2022 AEA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW IN NEW ORLEANSPilot John International, a Carolina GSE Company, is a global provider of aviation ground support equipment, aircraft parts, consumables, and avionics solutions, is pleased to announce that it will attend the 65th AEA International Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans, Louisiana in March 2022. Held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, PJI’s exhibit booth will be conveniently located across from

CAROLINA GSE TO ATTEND 2022 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE IN NASHVILLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAROLINA GSE TO ATTEND 2022 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE IN NASHVILLE Carolina GSE, a global provider of aviation ground support equipment, aircraft parts, consumables, and avionics solutions, is pleased to announce that it will attend the 33rd annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in March 2022. Carolina GSE / PilotJohn.com became a corporate WAI member in 2021. The Gaylord Opryland Hotel will be hosting the WAI Conference from

CAROLINA GSE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH BARRY MOUNTS (HUTCHINSON AEROSPACE)

CAROLINA GSE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH BARRY MOUNTS (HUTCHINSON AEROSPACE) Carolina GSE is pleased to announce a new manufacturing partnership with Barry Mounts® (Hutchinson Aerospace). Carolina GSE will now stock and distribute a wide variety of aircraft engine mounts to solve aircraft shock, vibration, and noise challenges. “I am extremely excited to partner with Hutchinson Aerospace. With this new partnership, we are now able to provide a complete solution for aircraft maintenance technicians to

CAROLINA GSE TO ATTEND 2022 HAI HELI-EXPO IN DALLAS

Carolina GSE, a global provider of aviation ground support equipment, aircraft parts, consumables, and avionics solutions, is pleased to announce that it will attend the annual HAI HELI-EXPO in Dallas, Texas in March 2022. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) hosts HELI-EXPO from March 8th through the 10th this year.Members of theCarolina GSE team will be available in booth 4223 during all exhibit hours, each day. Carolina GSE customer success representatives will be on-hand to both

CAROLINA GSE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH WAT® WHELEN GSE

CAROLINA GSE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH WAT® WHELEN GSE Carolina GSE/PilotJohn.com is excited to announce a new distributor partnership with WAT® Whelen GSE. With this new partnership, Carolina GSE will now stock and distribute an expansive product line of high-performance lighting for a wide range of GSE solutions. To place an order for WAT lighting products, please contact Carolina GSE/PilotJohn.com at sales@pilotjohn.comor visit us online atPilotJohn.com - GSE Lighting.  About Carolina GSECarolina

CAROLINA GSE TO EXPAND WORKFORCE, FACILITY WITH BUILDING REUSE GRANT AWARD

CAROLINA GSE TO EXPAND WORKFORCE, FACILITY WITH BUILDING REUSE GRANT AWARD Carolina GSE, a global provider of aviation ground support equipment, avionics solutions and repair services, is pleased to announce its plans to expand both its skilled workforce, and its shipping and distribution center, in New Bern, North Carolina. This project received support from the North Carolina Department of Commerce Building Reuse Program. Receiving one of 17 grants awarded under the North Carolina Department of

CAROLINA GSE DELIVERS SUPERIOR COMMUNICATION WITH NEW DAVID CLARK PARTNERSHIP AND HEADSETS

CAROLINA GSE DELIVERS SUPERIOR COMMUNICATION WITH NEW DAVID CLARK PARTNERSHIP AND HEADSETS Carolina GSE, a global provider of aviation ground support equipment, avionics test equipment and consumables, is pleased to announce a new manufacturing partnership with David Clark Company. Regarded as an icon in the industry, David Clark headsets are recognized worldwide for their trademarked green domes and are the top choice of the aviation industry for their reliability, durability, comfort and ability to