Buna Cumbie

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County Announces New Volunteer Coordinator

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County has hired a new volunteer coordinator to lead the organization in volunteer recruitment and engagement. Buna Cumbie III, will take on the position effective August 1, 2022.  His primary responsibilities will include the recruitment, scheduling and […]
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Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board and NCWorks Offers Essential Training

Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board and NCWorks offers job seekers enhanced training services to improve their skills and propel their employability while providing a pathway to a high-demand career. The training services are offered to qualified individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, individuals […]
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Unofficial Results for City of New Bern Runoff Election

Update: Since Carole M. Dempsey is the Interim Director of the Craven County Board of Elections, we asked her to clarify the below information since Meloni Wray resigned, she responded via email on August 1, writing, “Canvass is Friday, August 5th, 2022, at […]
Ernest Miller donates handcrafted harpsichord to Tryon Palace

Ernest Miller Donates Handcrafted Harpsichord to Tryon Palace

On Friday, July 22, Tryon Palace received a donation to their collection of a handcrafted harpsichord by local craftsman, Ernest Miller. It is a single manual harpsichord, based off a 17th century design and will reside permanently in the Council Chamber. The harpsichord features hand painted designs […]
Early Voting at the Craven County Board of Elections in New Bern NC

NC Board of Elections Opens Public Comment on 2 Proposed Temporary Rules

The State Board of Elections invites the public to comment on two proposed temporary administrative rules related to tasks and duties of precinct officials at polling places and the appointment process and conduct of election observers. Written comments will be accepted through Monday, […]
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NC Film Festival Returns to New Bern

The North Carolina Film Festival, in its fourth year, returns to New Bern for the 2022 season. This year the festival commences at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, at the New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock Street, downtown New Bern. The […]
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Submit Grassroots Arts Program Grants to Craven Arts Council

Since 1977, The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita-based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with […]