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
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
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
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
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
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
