Bomb threats were called into two community colleges in eastern North Carolina late Thursday morning. Several other bomb threats were also called into schools across the state.
By Holly Desrosier
The best nurses are often known for having a nurturing, compassionate spirit, and Cheryl Cournoyer is no exception. For years, she has been training upcoming generations of nurses and healthcare workers, many of whom will go on to work in local hospitals and offices that treat this community’s citizens.
“I teach my students that it s not all about academics,” she said. “You ve got to be a well-rounded student.”
Cheryl, who is from Canada, had a life-changing experience that prompted her to go into nursing. When she was 14, her father died suddenly from a massive heart attack, which encouraged her pursuit to help others.
The Sun Journal staff earned 3rd place awards for magazine and niche publication for My New Bern and for appearance and design.
The advertising staff earned a 2nd place award for a food ad for Kings Restaurant and a 3rd place for retail ads for Lynair Kennels.
52 Faces of Community: Troy Pennington
By Holly Desrosier
Basketball buff and former pro athlete Troy Pennington has united his love of sports with his faith to help residents of New Bern stay active and engaged. As a lifelong “people person,” he has relished his roles of bringing people together through fun and fellowship.
“I just love our town of New Bern,” he said. “I just love serving and helping people here in our community and help try to shine the light of Jesus in our community.”
Troy was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and grew up in the small town of Marion until he reached sixth grade. He and his family moved to New Bern in 1980 after his dad took a job with Trader Construction Company. He went to H.J. MacDonald Middle School and New Bern High School, then attended Craven Community College and played on their basketball team before transferring to Methodist University.
Craven Community College (Craven CC) is currently registering new and returning students for B-Term through March 9. Classes for the shortened eight-week semester begin March 10.
B-Term classes offer the same amount of credits and coursework as traditional semesters but in a condensed schedule, offering an opportunity for students balancing school on top of career and family obligations. It’s also a great chance for recent high school graduates to start on the college track.
“Many of our students have jobs or family circumstances that prevent them from attending school full time,” said Bill Bondurant, director of Advising & Counseling. “B-Term provides another great opportunity for those students, as well as those who are interested in completing courses more quickly than traditional 12-week semesters.”