>Janet FrancoeurI’ve shopped in Carolina Creations on a number of occasions, but yesterday was different. I actually spent time visiting with Janet Francoeur, who owns this beautiful art shop and gallery with her husband Michael. Originally from Adrian, Michigan, where Janet received […]

>On November 18, NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission took action to speed removal of alcohol energy drinks from North Carolina stores in the wake of the ruling made the previous day by federal authorities that the combination of caffeine and malt alcohol […]

> “A Dickens of A Christmas” Committee has done a fantastic job in coordinating numerous events throughout Downtown New Bern. While I was out and about today, I couldn’t help but notice all the wreaths donned with bows on street lamp posts […]

>Looking for a fresh seafood supplier in New Bern? Then visit the New Bern Farmer’s Market and meet Captain Tom Smith to see the variety of fish and shellfish he offers. Thanks to Judy Castranova, owner of The Bear Cupboard Blog, for letting […]

> My Sister and Me I rented a car the last week in October for a three week hiatus to Western NY. The first two weeks were spent on a turkey hunting trip in Allegany State Park with my sister and the […]

> Visit Santa at the New Bern Mall! Santa Hours are: Mon – Fri.: Noon – 7 pm; Sat: 10 am – 7 pm; Sun: 1 – 6 pm; *Nov. 26th: 10 am – 7 pm The American Red Cross Blood Drive […]

>New Bern Parks & Recreation is pleased to bring you the 26th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla on December 4th. The Flotilla was founded in 1984 by The Swiss Bear and a number of boaters from the Eastern Carolina Yacht Club. These groups, […]