Habitat for Humanity Announces the Appointment of New Board
Habitat for Humanity of Craven County announced today the appointment of Debra Barbour to the board of directors. Debra Barbour is a Solutions Advisor with Beryl Benefit Group, Inc. out of Asheville, NC providing worksite benefits and human capital solutions. “Educating businesses on the importance of benefits in recruiting, retention, and cost management can make a significant impact on both employers and employees. It helps create a more supportive and competitive workplace environment,” said
FRCE restores historic aircraft to former glory
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) artisans recently had the rare opportunity to restore a piece of aviation history for display onboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. As an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, FRCE’s Aircraft Clean and Paint shops prime and paint each aircraft that passes through the facility. However, artisans had the chance to “travel back in time” as they restored a retired Douglas A-4M Skyhawk – a platform that has not been serviced by the depot in more than
CarolinaEast Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Rating for the Spring 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
CarolinaEast Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Safety Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. CarolinaEast previously received an ‘A’ in Fall 2023. Leapfrog assigns an ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents,
Walk-In Bathtub Improv Comedy May 4th at New Bern Civic Theatre
Walk-In Bathtub Improv Comedy at NBCT: May 4th Walk-In Bathtub is back for their 2nd improv comedy show of the 2024 Season at New Bern Civic Theatre, and this time the fourth is with them. Every Walk-In Bathtub show is different which is what makes them so much fun. New themes add variety, and the team of comedians changes up with each show as guest players fold in with the "house" regulars. This is New Bern's best (& only) improv comedy group. The audience is always in on the fun as well by offering
ROTARY HOSTS ART & SURPRISES EVENT TO SUPPORT HABITAT BUILD PROJECT
The New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club will host "Art & Surprises" on May 9, 2024, at the New Bern Golf & Country Club from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. All proceeds from this unique fundraising event will benefit the Greater New Bern Rotary Club's Habitat Build Project, a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Craven County. Tickets are $50 and limited to 100 guests who will enjoy an evening of socializing, music, refreshments, cash bar, and a guaranteed opportunity to select a piece of original art, or a "surprise"
CarolinaEast Health System Volunteers Awarded Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service
During National Volunteer Month in 2024, CarolinaEast Health System Volunteers were awarded the North Carolina Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals and groups that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. An individual or group from the public, nonprofit, and private sector may be nominated for this recognition award by a community member to their
FRCE receives the 2023 SECNAV Environmental Award
The Office of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) recently recognized Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, awarding the command the 2024 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for Sustainability in the Industrial Installation category. SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness. This is the
44th Annual Prison Art Show at Craven Community College
The 44th annual North Carolina Prison Art Show “Visions Beyond Barriers” opened Monday, April 22 at Craven Community College (Craven CC) with works created by incarcerated individuals from 56 facilities across the North Carolina Corrections System. The show is free and will run through May 3 at Godwin Memorial Library. This unique exhibition will feature a diverse range of artworks, including watercolor paintings, intricate drawings using pencil, charcoal, crayon, pastels, and pen and ink, as well as
FRCE engineers help high schoolers compete in UUAV competition
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – With the help of Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) engineers, teams of Eastern North Carolina high school students geared up for the 2024 Ultimate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UUAV) Competition April 13 in Newport. FRCE’s STEM Outreach Team joined forces with Craven Community College and North Carolina State University to host the third UUAV Competition at the Crystal Coast Radio Control Club, where teams of high school students entered their unmanned aerial
Craven CC Graduates with $200,000 NROTC Scholarship
HAVELOCK – Jake Alchin is graduating with his Aviation Management and Career Pilot degree from Craven Community College (Craven CC) this May and was just awarded a $200,000 scholarship from the Naval Reserves Officer Training Corps (NROTC) to attend the college of his choice. The NROTC program sends candidates through officer training and pays for school costs so students can focus on their studies before beginning a career in the Navy. After graduation, students are committed to a 3-5 year service
Juvenile Reentry Employment Project to Hold Kickoff Meeting at Craven CC Volt Center, April 18
Re-entry Month continues this week as the Juvenile Reentry Employment Project (JREP) hosts a kickoff meeting at Craven Community College’s (Craven CC) Volt Center on April 18. The media is invited to attend but space is limited and RSVPs are requested. The Juvenile Reentry Employment Project (JREP) aims to address juvenile reentry needs and increase their prosocial strengths. Deliverables include vocational training, employment assistance, and intensive wraparound case management. Specifically, reentry
Heritage Homes Tour Spans Two Historic Neighborhoods 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,
State of Innovation STEM Night will be held April 18 at Craven CC
Craven Community College (Craven CC) will present “The State of Innovation” STEM Night as an official event of the 2024 North Carolina Science Festival on Thursday, April 18, 6-8 p.m., in Perdue Hall. Each year the North Carolina Science Festival collaborates with hundreds of community-based events throughout the state to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This year’s theme is “The State of Innovation” and will include hands on activities for all ages. Activities will
New process helps improve results for H-53 fitting at FRCE
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – A process developed and refined at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) is producing positive results in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the CH-53E Super Stallion and MH-53E Sea Dragon heavy-lift helicopters serviced at the depot. A team of engineers and artisans from the H-53 Aircraft Components Shop worked together to improve the manner in which the aircraft’s spar fittings are evaluated for fit, resulting in a higher acceptance rate and faster
Giardino Next Executive Director for Historical Society
The New Bern Historical Society is very pleased to announce that Anthony Giardino will be the new Executive Director for the organization effective May 7. He steps into the shoes of Mickey Miller who is retiring after devoting eight years to the post. Giardino currently holds the position of Operations Manager at the Society, having joined the organization in 2022 after retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps. His 20-year Marine Corps service took him to various global locations including Afghanistan. He is
'New Bern Follies' Honors The Athens Theatre's 113th Year in Downtown New Bern
The Athens Theatre located at 414 Pollock Street opened on April 11, 1911 - 113 years ago today. The theatre has been a notable structure in New Bern's downtown for many decades under numerous names and numerous façade appearances. New Bern Civic Theatre has been fortunate to call this charming and historic structure home since 1980. The theatre was originally built for Vaudeville/variety shows and silent movies. To honor its origins 'New Bern Follies,' a modern variety show, will happen on April 20 at
Craven CC student Logan Tibbetts named Goodnight Scholar
Logan Tibbetts, a Craven Community College (Craven CC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor student, was awarded the Goodnight Scholarship for his transfer to North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the Coca-Cola Scholarship. This rare honor will allow him to complete a Bachelor Degree in computer engineering with no college debt. Tibbetts was one of 50 students chosen from a pool of 1,200 applicants to receive the Goodnight Scholarship. The Goodnight Scholarship will provide up to $23,000, renewable annually
Craven Community College Student Art Featured at Bank of the Arts During April ArtWalk
Craven Community College (Craven CC) visual arts students, along with Twin Rivers Artists Association members, will have artwork exhibited in the Bank of the Arts main gallery during the month of April. Over 50 Craven CC students from the New Bern and Havelock campuses are participating in this exhibit and will unveil their artwork during ArtWalk on Friday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. “The annual student art show is the first time that many of our students have been able to display their work in a public
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