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Craven Street
New Bern NC 28560-4971
252.636.6600
www.co.craven.nc.us
From history to technology, palaces to planes,
golf courses to sailing, visitors to retirees, Craven County has very different
communities, all contributing to its burgeoning economy. The major communities
in Craven County are detailed here. Details, Craven County Visitor and
Convention Center, P.O. Box 1713, New Bern, NC 28563, 800.437.5767,
www.visitnewbern.com.
Havelock
Havelock is probably best known as home to the world’s largest Marine Corps Air
Station, MCAS Cherry Point. Cherry Point is one of the largest employers of both
Craven and neighboring Carteret County, employing a large number of civilians as
well as active-duty military.
Annual events such as the North Carolina Chili Festival in the fall and an air
show featuring some of the best aerial and military demonstration teams the
country has to offer, a tourist and event center, and the natural attractions of
the Croatan National Forest, are just some of the reasons residents and visitors
alike enjoy Havelock’s charm. Contact the City of Havelock, P.O. Box 368,
Havelock, NC 28532, 252.444.6400,
www.cityofhavelock.com or the Havelock Chamber
of Commerce, 252.447.1101,
www.havelockchamber.net.
New Bern
Steeped in history and Southern tradition, New Bern charms residents and
visitors with its old-fashioned values, historic landmarks and beautiful
riverside living. Swiss Baron Christopher de Graffenried founded New Bern, the
second-oldest town in North Carolina. He named the city after Bern, Switzerland,
and so began a longstanding bond between the two cities that share the proud
symbol of the bear.
While providing all the shopping and dining selections associated with larger
cities, New Bern thrives on its small-town charm. The downtown area provides a
scenic place to stroll, shop, dine and see the sites, and also features a
spacious waterfront park.
History lingers on
every corner. New Bern is the proud birthplace of Pepsi Cola, developed by a
local pharmacist named Caleb Bradham in the late 1800s. New Bern was also North
Carolina’s colonial capital. Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens in the
heart of the downtown area is an impressive reproduction of the original
Georgian brick governor’s mansion and features 14 acres of incredible gardens.
With more than 150 historic landmarks, New Bern has timeless appeal. Contact the
City of New Bern, P.O. Box 1129, New Bern, NC 28563-1129, 252.636.4000,
www.ci.new-bern.nc.us.
Details, New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce, 252.637.3111,
www.newbernchamber.com.
River Bend
The town of River Bend is located a few miles south of New Bern and is bordered
by the Trent River on the south and a navigable canal system on the east.
Founded in 1980 as the City of River Bend Plantation, it was renamed the Town of
River Bend in 1981.
River Bend offers a variety of lifestyles from those who choose
to live in townhomes to owners who prefer to build or buy custom private homes.
Most residences offer views of either the water or the golf course. Fishing,
sailing and kayaking are just some of the other popular River Bend pastimes.
Contact the Town of River Bend, 252.638.3870,
www.ci.river-bend.nc.us.
Trent Woods
Located along the Trent River, the Town of Trent Woods offers a relaxing
waterfront lifestyle for everyone, from those starting their families to those
ready to retire and enjoy the good life. Incorporated in 1959, the town welcomes
new residents with hospitality and a neighbor-helping-neighbor attitude. Contact
the Town of Trent Woods, George R. Scott, Jr., Municipal Building, 912 Country
Club Drive, Trent Woods, NC 28562, 252.637.9810.
Education
Public
Schools, K- 12
Craven County Public School System
3600 Trent Road
New Bern, NC 28562
252.514.6300
www.craven.k12.nc.us
The
Craven County School District is located midway along North Carolina’s coastal
fringe serving New Bern, Havelock and the towns Bridgeton, Cove City, Dover,
River Bend, Trent Woods, Vanceboro and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. It
consists of 23 schools and serves approximately 14,800 students Pre-K to 12.
Information regarding each Craven County school is located on the school
system’s website.
Higher Education
Craven Community College
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
252.638.4131
www.cravencc.edu
With approximately 3,000 students a semester and two campuses –
one in New Bern, the other in Havelock – Craven Community College is
continuously growing to meet the needs of Eastern North Carolina. The college is
a leader in computer technology and offers an ever-expanding registered nursing
program, as well as an aeronautical technology program. In addition to a college
transfer program, credit programs range from criminal justice and education to
manufacturing and electronics engineering technology. An Adult Enrichment
Academy, fire training, literacy education, and other workforce training courses
help round out the college’s offerings to the community.
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