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Havelock looking to grow, literally

Plots at community garden available

By Drew C. Wilson

Havelock residents can show off their green thumbs this year by signing up for a plot in the new Splinterville Community Garden. Named after the long-gone apartment complex where Cherry Point’s original builders were housed, the garden will be... Full story

Parent Empowerment Conferences scheduled

Craven County Schools through its Title I program has scheduled a pair of Parent Empowerment conferences, one of which will be in Havelock. The first conference is scheduled for March 29 at Temple Baptist Church in New Bern. The second conference ... Full story

Havelock selling bricks for 9/11 Memorial

Havelock is taking orders for engraved bricks to be used in a circular walkway around the new 9/11 Memorial. About 1,000 of the 8- by 8-inch bricks are available for purchase. Up to five lines, 15 characters long can be engraved on each brick, with... Full story

Pump It Up benefit fundraisers scheduled

Our Town Café in Havelock is spearheading an effort to raise money to help pay for medical expenses for a 7-year-old girl. Alexandria Rossi was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Treatment to stabilize her includes an insulin pump and m... Full story

It may be warm outside, but Beaufort is sure cool

City ties for coolest small town

By Jannette Pippin

It was a sunny, nearly 70-degree day, but all was cool Wednesday in the Town of Beaufort. Beaufort won the title of America’s Coolest Small Town following a month-long, neck-and-neck race in an online contest by Budget Travel Magazine. Never ... Full story

Craven Smart Start begins fund drive

Craven Smart Start’s Board of Directors is conducting a fund drive to raise money to help maintain its services and programs for Craven County children from birth to age five. Craven Smart Start works with families, local organizations and e... Full story

Aviation foundation sets history program

The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation has scheduled a program on the Marine Corps aviation history for Jan. 27 at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center. This year’s event will celebrate 100 years of Marine Corps aviatio... Full story

Havelock teachers get early Christmas gifts

Some area teachers received early Christmas presents in the form of Bright Ideas grants from Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative. The grants totaled $19,316 and went to teachers at 15 schools in Carteret and Craven counties. "The grants help purch... Full story

Magazine with Havelock cheerleaders hits the stands

By Kevin Travis

It’s been a championship season for the Havelock Rams. While the football team was crowned the 3A state champions after capturing a 38-6 win over West Rowan, the girls that cheered on the team are champions of their own. Havelock’s che... Full story

Tree lighting set for Sunday in Havelock

The Havelock Appearance Commission has scheduled its annual tree lighting from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday at Havelock City Park. The event includes entertainment, refreshments and a special appearance by Santa Claus, who is expected to arrive on a c... Full story

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