Craven Community College Students to Host Earth Day Cleanup at New Bern's Lawson Creek Park April 21
NEW BERN – Students in Craven Community College's (Craven CC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Student Veterans of America (SVA) and Outdoors Club will participate in an Earth Day cleanup Tuesday, April 21, from 3-4 p.m. at Lawson Creek Park. “This event is about more than just picking up trash," said Zeid Awawdeh, president of the Alpha Phi Nu Chapter. "It’s about building a stronger connection between our students and the community while taking pride in the place we call home. We hope this becomes a
“Jagged Little Pill” Opens May 8, 2026 at New Bern Civic Theatre
New Bern, NC — New Bern Civic Theatre (NBCT) is proud to present the Regional Premiere of Jagged Little Pill, the electrifying, Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the groundbreaking album by Alanis Morissette. Opening May 8, this powerful production brings raw emotion, unforgettable music, and a deeply human story to the NBCT stage. Featuring iconic songs like “You Oughta Know,” “Ironic,” and “Hand in My Pocket,” Jagged Little Pill weaves together the lives of a seemingly perfect suburban family as
Craven Community College Launches “Building Giants” Summer Camp for Young Innovators
HAVELOCK – Craven Community College is excited to announce the launch of its new Building Giants summer camp, a free, hands-on program designed for students ages 12–14 interested in exploring careers in maritime and advanced manufacturing. The camp will take place June 8-12 at the College’s Havelock campus, located at 305 Cunningham Blvd. Camp hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. Lunch will be provided daily at no cost to participants. Building Giants
Craven County Partners In Education Announces Plans for PIE Annual Luncheon
More than 500 educators, business leaders, community members, and elected officials will gather at the Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for the highly anticipated PIE Annual Luncheon. This annual event supports and recognizes the dedicated educators of Craven County School System while raising funds to enhance classroom instruction through teacher grants. Since 2015 PIE has awarded an estimated 3.6 million in grants; raised nearly $550,000 in event sponsorships; and a
Tryon Palace Welcomes Spring with its Annual Garden Lovers’ Weekend and Spring Plant Sale
(NEW BERN, NC) April 3, 2026 -Tryon Palace is celebrating spring with its annual Garden Lovers' Weekend on April 10 – 12, and Spring Plant Sale on April 10 – 11. Tryon Palace is part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR). Garden Lovers’ Weekend offers FREE Gardens Passes to the public. It is the perfect time to come out and view the vibrant flowers that the warm weather has brought to the Tryon Palace Gardens. Our fabulous tulips are in full bloom, as are hyacinths,
Craven Community College to Host Interactive STEM Night Event April 20
NEW BERN – Craven Community College (Craven CC) will host "STEM Night: Science Matters," an event to engage the community in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), on Monday, April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Perdue Hall on the New Bern campus. Kids of all ages and their families can enjoy several hands-on STEM activities such as fossil finders, flying machines, sticking together matters, binary keychains, light-up nametags, and making slime. This floating event is hosted in conjunction
Performers Announced for Free Global Music Festival in April
PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR FREE GLOBAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ON APRIL 24 For a third year, Arts To End Genocide is hosting the Free Global Music Festival as a gift to the community to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures in our community and the larger world. The program will take place on Friday, April 24, from 5:00 to 8:30 PM at Union Point Park. “We are pleased to announce the outstanding performers who will be participating in this year’s Festival, offering music from India, West Africa, Cuba, and the
Craven CC Foundation Announces 2026 Community Fabric Award Recipients
NEW BERN – The Craven Community College (Craven CC) Foundation announces the recipients of the 16th annual Community Fabric Awards (CFA), an event that celebrates leadership excellence and service throughout the region. This year’s recipients are Chuck Tyson for Individual Leadership, Hearne’s Fine Jewelry for Business Leadership and Kelsie McBride for Educational Leadership. Created by the Craven CC Foundation, the CFAs recognize individuals and organizations whose initiative, service and dedication
Area Municipal Leaders Visit FRCE to Discuss Future Growth
Area Municipal Leaders Visit FRCE to Discuss Future Growth Heather Wilburn Fleet Readiness Center East MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Local leaders from Carteret County communities visited Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently to learn more about the depot’s current operations and plans for future expansion. A group of 10 elected officials and staff from Beaufort and Cape Carteret toured FRCE facilities as part of a larger visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. FRCE
Mural Community Paint Day
March 12, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mural Community Paint Day Join Craven Arts in our newest public art project 335 Middle St & Broad St 10am-4pm, April 25, 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery invites the community to join us in painting our newest murals on April 25th, from 10am to 4pm. These two new murals will be on the Broad Street side of the Chelsea Restaurant and the back porch of the Flying Fox, both located within easy distance of each other on Broad Street. Painting will take place from
Gospel Award Winner Luther Barnes to Headline Fifth Annual Gospel Fest in New Bern
GOSPEL AWARD WINNER LUTHER BARNES TO HEADLINE FIFTH ANNUAL GOSPEL FEST IN NEW BERN Tried By Fire, Inc. is thrilled to bring the Fifth Annual Gospel Fest back to New Bern, NC, for another year of community celebration. The concert will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Temple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, within the main sanctuary. Admission is complimentary, though guests are encouraged to reserve tickets by visiting www.TriedByFireInc.org/events. Donations given freely are
New Bern Pride Launches Search for Pride Prom 2026 Sponsorships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Bern Pride Launches Search for Pride Prom 2026 Sponsorships New Bern, North Carolina – New Bern Pride has officially opened its sponsorship search for Pride Prom 2026, with a primary focus on securing a Title Sponsor to serve as the partner for Eastern North Carolina’s most visible LGBTQIA+ event. Now entering its fifth year, Pride Prom has evolved into a regional celebration welcoming hundreds of attendees and functioning as the organization’s largest annual fundraising
Heritage Homes Tour: Homes That Witnessed the Birth of America
Heritage Homes Tour: Homes That Witnessed the Birth of America Unique Homes, Music, & More! May 1-2 NEW BERN, NC, What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than by visiting homes that witnessed that exciting time in our history. The New Bern Historical Society’s Heritage Homes Tour invites you to tour homes from two historic neighborhoods. Those in the Downtown Historic District date back to the revolutionary period and those in Riverside are inviting homes from one of New Bern’s first
Craven Community College Opens Registration for 14 Summer Camps
March 2, 2026 NEW BERN - Craven Community College (Craven CC) has announced its summer camps for 2026. Eleven camps will be held on the college's New Bern campus and three on the Havelock campus. The 2026 selection offers a wide range of hands-on activities, from 3-D design and welding to hair styling, ceramics, and creative writing. Programs are available for students ranging from rising 3rd through 12th grade. These camps are designed to help students gain confidence, learn real-world
Call for Entry: The 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition
Call for Entry: The 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition Exhibition featuring the artwork of local, regional and national artists Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St August and September 2026 The Craven Arts Council is seeking artists for their upcoming biennial exhibition, the Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition. This biennial exhibition is Craven Arts Council’s signature exhibition with over 100 artworks selected out of hundreds of entries. Interested artists can apply through CaFE
