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Thursday, October 22, 2020CarolinaEast Recognized For Excellence
CAROLINAEAST MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE WITH ACC HEARTCARE CENTER DESIGNATION CarolinaEast provides world-class patient care through a sustainable quality improvement program The American College of Cardiology has recognized CarolinaEast Medical Center for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. CarolinaEast was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in October based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through
Thursday, October 22, 2020CAC Accepting Grant Applications
Craven Arts Council & Gallery is now accepting applications for North Carolina CARES for Arts grants through November 9, 2020. The North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million federal CARES Act funds for arts councils and arts organizations to mitigate business disruptions caused by COVID-19. The North Carolina Arts Council will distribute these funds on a per-capita basis to all North Carolina counties with a population of less than one million people. In many counties, local arts councils
Monday, October 19, 2020COVID-19 Nonprofit Grant Program
BOARD OF ALDERMEN UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES COVID-19 NONPROFIT GRANT PROGRAM Funds will provide $1,000 to qualified nonprofits to assist citizens impacted by Coronavirus The Board of Aldermen last week approved a new program designed to help residents affected by coronavirus. The COVID-19 Nonprofit Grant Program will award $1,000 to qualifying nonprofit/501(c)3 organizations within city limits whose missions, programs and/or services help citizens impacted by the virus. The Board approved a generous
Wednesday, October 14, 2020CarolinaEast President and CEO Ray Leggett Recognized by New Bern Civitan Club
In a touching, surprise presentation on October 13, 2020, the New Bern Civitan Club recognized CarolinaEast Health System President and CEO Ray Leggett as the 2019-2020 Citizen of the Year. Leadership from New Bern Civitan Club made the announcement amongst CarolinaEast’s Board of Directors, senior leadership and Ray Leggett’s family, surprising him as a secret agenda item at CarolinaEast’s October Board Meeting. The award was presented by Civitan President Norma Judd, followed by comments made by Director
Monday, October 12, 2020Earl of Craven Questers Offer Free Daytime Cemetery Tours
While the New Bern Historical Society is preparing for Ghostwalk evenings on October 22-24, the Earl of Craven Questers organization is offering special free daytime tours of Cedar Grove Cemetery on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 PM. Come and discover interesting facts about historic figures that are buried there such as who founded a free school for poor children and orphans of New Bern. Who designed the first Pepsi Cola trademark? Who wrote the NC state song, “The Old North
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Monday, October 12, 2020CarolinaEast Health System: COVID-19 My Story
Lindsay Finn, BSRT, RRT, RCP – Respiratory Therapy When asked to share my COVID19 story, I was not quite sure where to even begin. Before our first case, tensions were high. There were so many unknowns and we had no idea what to expect. We are now several months (almost a year) into this pandemic and we are still here. Fighting this silent disease that does not care about your age, gender, or ethnicity. I am a respiratory therapist that is frequently assigned to the COVID-19 units which contain very
Thursday, October 08, 2020Partners in Education Presentation
Rachel Seijo with Bridgeton Elementary accepts her check from Partners In Education representative, Katie Bell, as the winner of the October 7th drawing of $125 for the One-Time Payment for the PIE Membership Drive! For more information on the PIE Membership Drive, visit CravenPartners.com or call Darlene Brown at 514-6321.
Wednesday, October 07, 20204th Annual Gingerbread House Contest Goes Virtual
The New Bern Historical Society’s 4th annual Gingerbread House Contest is going virtual. That means all of the amazing creations will be displayed on the Historical Society’s Facebook page. Like many events in 2020, due to Covid 19, the Gingerbread House Contest will be different. It will be simpler, and it will be online. But the most important part, working together with friends and family, enjoying the season, THAT will be exactly the same! There are no fees, no forms, no categories. Just the desire
Wednesday, October 07, 2020CarolinaEast to Host Annual Community National Day of Remembrance
On October 15, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the front parking lot of CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, the CarolinaEast Medical Center Perinatal Loss and Bereavement Committee will host the Sixth Annual Community National Day of Remembrance, an event to memorialize and remember infants lost. The public is invited to attend to comfort grieving families and friends and light a faux candle in remembrance and support. October is designated nationally as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month to promote
Monday, October 05, 2020PIE Presentation
Angela Coward-Brunson with Bridgeton Elementary accepts her check from Partners In Education representative, Katie Bell, as the winner of the September 30th drawing of $150 for the One-Time Payment for the PIE Membership Drive! For more information on the PIE Membership Drive, visit CravenPartners.com or call Darlene Brown at 514-6321.
Thursday, October 01, 2020Bosch Grant to Support STEM in Craven Smart Start Program
The Bosch Community Fund has awarded a $10,000 grant to Craven Smart Start, Inc. to incorporate STEM activities into their Raising A Reader program, which will be working with four child care centers and two family child care homes for the 2020-2021 program year. This makes the third year that Craven Smart Start has received a grant award from the Bosch Community Fund to incorporate STEM concepts and materials into the Raising A Reader program. Raising A Reader typically works on a weekly book bag
Wednesday, September 30, 2020Beary Merry Christmas 2020
We are looking forward to a safe and magical season in Downtown New Bern for the EIGHTH annual Beary Merry Christmas. Over the past ten+ years we have championed activities that bring visitors and residents of New Bern to Downtown for positives, family friendly activities the whole community can share. Last year drew record numbers for the fourth year in a row. Snow fell nearly 35 hours over a 4 week period, Santa and his helpers took over 3,000 pictures and received over 400 letters. While many of the
Wednesday, September 30, 202030th Annual Ghostwalk
NEW BERN, NC. Yes, the New Bern Historical Society knows where all the skeletons in New Bern are buried! And they’ll share some of those hidden secrets during the 30th Annual Ghostwalk, “Tales from the Underground,” October 22-24. This year’s Ghostwalk will bring you the same great 13 vignettes featuring some of New Bern’s most intriguing historical characters telling their fascinating tales. But with the challenges and restrictions of the pandemic in place, you can expect major changes in the
Wednesday, September 30, 2020Leadership Craven Accepting Applications
Leadership Craven is getting an overhaul all thanks to COVID-19. We’re changing our schedule and the 2021 class will run from January through September (the whole program will now run within one calendar year, not over two as in past years.) The program will continue to be a once-a-month commitment with an Opening and Closing Retreat. Same great program, just on a different schedule. If COVID restrictions ease up or get lifted, we plan to begin in January 2021. If you have already submitted your
Wednesday, September 30, 2020Tradewind Flight Services and Liberty University School of Aeronautics Team Up
Tradewind Flight Services (TFS) is excited to announce their new partnership with Liberty University School of Aeronautics as an official training affiliate location. This association represents TFS’s ongoing dedication to the growth and opportunities for all aspiring aviators in the Eastern North Carolina region. These students will now have the option to pursue an online bachelor’s degree through Liberty University while receiving flight training with TFS. “Teaming up with Liberty University is a
Tuesday, September 29, 2020COVID-19 Story From An ED Nurse
Ryan Buttner, RN-Emergency Department I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the care and support I received during my recent hospital experience. I would like to share my story in the hope others may learn and gain a little respect for COVID-19. I never expected to end up in CarolinaEast to battle the virus. After all, I'm a healthy 40ish year old who really never has been sick. I've worked in a hospital and ED as a nurse for almost 20 years. I protect myself and family as well as
Tuesday, September 29, 2020New Bern Awarded Stormwater Project Grant
NC CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND AWARDS NEW BERN AN INNOVATIVE STORMWATER PROJECT GRANT City staff found out this week that the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund is awarding the City a $100,000 Innovative Stormwater Project grant. The City will use the money to fund the Duffyfield Stormwater Enhancement Project. Construction began on the project in mid-August and involves enlarging a stormwater retention pond located at East Rose and Biddle streets, as well as the pump station attached to
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Schedule Change for Alfred Cunningham Bridge
ALFRED CUNNINGHAM BRIDGE IN DOWNTOWN NEW BERN CHANGING SCHEDULE City of New Bern worked with NCDOT & the U.S. Coast Guard to amend schedule after complaints Effective Friday, October 16th, the Alfred Cunningham Memorial Bridge in downtown New Bern will operate on a new schedule. It was added as § 117.843 in the federal registry last week. The new schedule will be as follows: (a) The draw of the U.S. 70 Bridge, mile 0.0, at New Bern: (1) Shall open on the hour and the half hour from 6 a.m.
Thursday, September 24, 2020Pharmacist and Provider Volunteers needed at Hope Clinic!
Hope Clinic in Pamlico County is urgently seeking volunteer pharmacists, doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to help see Pamlico, Craven, and Beaufort county patients without insurance. In recent years, we have made schedule and system changes that better serve our volunteers and patients.• All patients are seen by appointment only, beginning at 4:30-5pm and last appointments are scheduled no later than 7:00pm.• Providers (MDs, NPs, & PAs) normally begin around 5pm (or later if their
Monday, September 14, 2020Mum's The Word Exhibition
Craven Arts Council & Gallery in cooperation with Swiss Bear is proud to present the annual “Mum’s the Word” exhibition in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts in downtown New Bern. This exhibition highlights local artists and the annual Mumfest - now MumFeast. Celebrating New Bern’s annual Mumfest, “Mum’s the Word” gives local artists of all mediums, skill levels, and styles a chance to exhibit and sell work in the downtown area. One work will also be selected to be the 2021 Mumfest logo, featured on
Tuesday, June 02, 2020New Attorney Joins Firm
Howard, Stallings, From, Atkins, Angell & Davis, P.A. is pleased to announce that Linda Baugher Malone has joined the firm in our New Bern office and has a variety of experience in estate planning, estate administration, taxation, and general business among other practice areas. Maintaining a transactional practice, Malone has expertise in essential estate document preparation, engages in complex estate planning, utilizing trusts and other vehicles to address business succession, tax concerns, Medicaid
Thursday, March 19, 2020SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to North Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental
