1965
On July 1, 1965, the NC General Assembly creates Craven County Unit of Lenoir County Community College (LCCC).
1966
Craven Unit of LCCC relocates to the Harvey Mansion, located at 221 Tryon Palace Drive.
Steve Redd is hired as third full-time employee under founding president Dr. Thurman Brock.
1967
On Dec. 5, 1967, Craven County voters approve a $5.5 million bond referendum that includes a property valuation levy for operating expenses for the independent Craven County Technical Institute (CCTI).
1969
The State Board of Community Colleges approves CCTI’s request for a cosmetology program to be located on Trent Blvd on March 11, 1969.
Craven Community College officially breaks ground on the New Bern campus on Nov. 12, 1969.