Craven Smart Start

06/18/2026

Summer Cubs had a FANTASTIC TIME at Neuseway Nature Park in Kinston today! Thank you to all of our friends to attended! 😄

06/18/2026

It just takes 5 📚

06/18/2026

Stay informed. Stay safe!

As we enter hurricane season, Craven County remains committed to keeping our community informed and prepared.

CodeRED by Crisis24 is an emergency notification system that delivers alerts straight to your phone, email, or other devices. Once enrolled, you will receive important notifications about severe weather, evacuations, and other safety information in your area.

Signing up is easy. Just text "CRAVEN" to 24639 to sign up for Craven County's emergency alerts today.

06/18/2026

Please stay safe out there tomorrow and have a wonderful Juneteenth!

Hazardous Weather Update: June 18, 2026

Morning North Carolinians, there are a range of hazardous weather conditions to be aware of today. 👇

🌩️ Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are capable of producing damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes are possible Thursday afternoon into Friday.

💧 Flash flooding is possible across the state through the end of the work week, especially across the western half of NC on Thursday where the heaviest rainfall is expected.

🥵 A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11AM until 8 PM Friday for central and eastern NC. High temperatures are expected to rise into mid to upper 90s to around 100°F across much of NC Thursday.

🔥 A Fire Danger Statement is in effect Thursday across the Piedmont and much of the Coastal Plain where gusty southwest winds, hot temperatures, and extremely dry fuels from ongoing drought conditions will lead to increased fire danger.

🌊 A High Rip Current risk is also forecast for portions of the central NC coast.

Safety tips:
✔️ Secure outdoor furniture or objects that could get carried away with wind gusts. More tornado safety info, https://bit.ly/4xwFcUJ
🚗 Turn around don't drown! Do not drive through flooded waters! Check DriveNC.gov before heading out.
🔔 Sign up for local alerts and stay tuned to local weather stations. List of county alerts, https://bit.ly/44Y7QP4
📻 Keep that weather radio nearby. List of radio stations, https://bit.ly/4aDSTY8
🥤Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors if possible.
🚫 Refrain from any outdoor burning. Check with local authorities for any burn bans.
🚩 Check beach conditions before heading out. Tips and more info, https://bit.ly/4oykIa2

Full forecast:ReadyNC.gov/weather

06/18/2026

New research from Afton Partners outlines how state policymakers can make the biggest difference on child care access and supply.

06/17/2026

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06/17/2026

Congrats to the winners of our 2nd Annual Joey Hardison Memorial Golf Tournament!

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Here is the CCR&R Training Calendar for July 2026!

Please follow the link below if you're interested in signing up for any of July's classes. The cost of each class will be listed when you sign up.

https://findchildcarenc.org/classes

Debbie and Mandy are starting a new Punch Card for class participants! Attend 5 trainings and get the 6th FREE!! Show these amazing ladies some LOVE in July!!!

06/16/2026

Month of June drop off your donations for the Coastal Women's Shelter at Boeck Chiropractic 💜