David L. Ward, Jr. is honored with an unveiling of the new signage for Ward Hall during a dedication ceremony on Feb. 21. The longtime Craven CC supporter served as the college's general counsel for over 51 years. Pictured L-R: Craven CC Trustee Bill Taylor, Trustee Chair Whit Whitley, past Trustee Carol Mattocks, Craven CC President Dr. Ray Staats, David Ward, past Craven CC President Scott Ralls, and Trustee Kevin Roberts.

Craven Community College’s Student Center officially renamed Ward Hall

Craven Community College recognized longtime college attorney and supporter, David L. Ward, Jr., with an official dedication ceremony for Ward Hall on Feb. 21. Dozens of friends, family members, and former colleagues were in attendance. Formerly known as the Student Center, Ward […]

MERCI Clinic names new executive director

MERCI Clinic is excited to announce its newest leader. Reverend Lynda Myers joined the MERCI team as its executive director on February 6, 2023. She brings with her extensive leadership experience in both the profit and nonprofit sectors and a heart for […]

Craven property valuations confirmed to increase by an average of 42%, notices going out next week

Craven County property valuation will increase more than previously indicated, according to information presented this week by the Craven County Tax Administrator. During a Feb. 6 presentation before the county commissioners, Tax Administrator Leslie Young said property valuation across the county was […]
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N.C. 43 connector, New Bern roundabout highlight $800M Craven road projects

Craven County has a number of major N.C. Department of Transportation road projects planned over the next several years, from ongoing road improvements and bypass construction to future roundabouts. During the Feb. 20 meeting of the Craven County Commissioners, Jeff Cabaniss, NCDOT […]
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Board of Education Notice of Special Called Meeting — Panel Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education will hold an appeal panel on Feb. 28, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Craven County School’s Administrative Building, 3600 Trent Road, New Bern, […]

Golden LEAF Foundation funds expansion of College’s Volt Center

Craven Community College will receive funding totaling $495,115 from the Golden LEAF Board of Directors, announced on Feb. 2. Funds will be used to renovate two structures at the college’s Volt Center near downtown New Bern. Craven CC plans to develop and […]
Vietnam Legacies by Tom McCabe

Vietnam Legacies: An Exhibition Featuring the Work of Tom McCabe

Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to host Vietnam Legacies, an exhibition featuring the work of Tom McCabe. This exhibition will be on display in the Director’s Gallery at the Bank of the Arts located at 317 Middle St. for the […]