Pat Drake and Mack Paul have owned the UPS Store in New Bern for 25 years. They’re also very involved as members of the Tryon Civitan Club and truly care about our community. You may have heard they’ve recently transferred ownership to the new owners, Jim and Middleton Hinckley. As they transition into retirement, Pat […] Continue reading 
Pat Drake and Mack Paul are retiring as the owners of The UPS Store in New Bern after nearly 25 years in business. Jim and Middleton Hinckley of New Bern will become the new owners of the store at the end of April. An Open House will be held at the store at 1822 S. […] Continue reading 
For the month of August, The Tryon Civitan Club is collecting disposable diapers as part of its No Child Wet Behind project to benefit Coastal Women’s Shelter, Religious Community Services, and the Craven County Health Department. We are trying to raise the community’s awareness of the need for disposable diapers (adult, infant and toddlers) (adult […] Continue reading 
The Tryon Civitan Club in conjunction with The UPS Store is sponsoring their 9th Annual Food Drive for Religious Community Services for the Month of May. RCS serves 150-200 meals a day and their Food Pantry provides groceries to 125 families a week. These numbers increase once summer’s here and children aren’t being fed at […] Continue reading 
Laura Johnson caught up with Pat Drake, Co-owner of the UPS Store to learn more about their upcoming free shred day. Listen to Laura’s radio interview with Pat aired on New Bern News Talk Radio WNOS 97.1FM and 1450AM. You can also listen to the interview here: It’s time to clear out those piles of paper! This […] Continue reading 
Laura Johnson had the pleasure of interviewing Pat Drake, President of the Tryon Civitan Club about their sugar drive during the month of June. Listen to the radio interview here: https://www.newbernnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/NBN-sugar-drive-063013.mp3 The Tryon Civitan Club in conjunction with the UPS Store is having its 6th annual sugar drive to benefit the Religious Community Services (RCS). […] Continue reading 
With the help of our community, the Tryon Civitan Club delivered 1,287 lbs of food to the Salvation Army and were told that it was enough food to help feed 100 families for a month! Awesome! Terrific job, Tryon Civitan and members of our community for supporting the Salvation Army! Special thanks to the UPS […] Continue reading 
Update: As of February 12th, The Tryon Civitans are less than 1/4 way to their goal and need our community’s help in collecting food for the needy. Listen to Laura Johnson’s interview with President Pat Drake airing on WNOS Talk Free Radio 105.9FM and 1450AM: https://www.newbernnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NBN-salvation-army-food-drive-022913.mp3 For the month of February, The Tryon Civitan Club, […] Continue reading 
With the help of our community, the Tryon Civitan Club in conjunction with the UPS Store, 1822 S. Glenburnie Rd. in New Bern delivered 729 jars of peanut butter and 179 jars of jelly to Religious Community Services on November 6, 2012. The need is so great that every jar helps. Submitted by: Pat Drake, […] Continue reading