>16th Century Ship “Elizabeth II” Sails into New Bern to Kick-off 300th Birthday Jubilee!

>The Elizabeth II replica sailing ship docked at the New Bern Hilton Marina yesterday in preparation of this weekend’s four day 300th Birthday Celebration, September 16-19, 2010.There are 21 events scheduled for New Bern’s massive 300th Birthday Jubilee! Chairman of the 300th […]

>Nicholas Sparks Promotes Another Big Hit – ‘Safe Haven’!

>New Bern residents and visitors filled the New Bern Mall yesterday as they waited to meet the World Renowned Novelist, Philanthropist, and Resident, Nicholas Sparks! The New Bern Mall’s parking lot was packed. Readers lined up from one end of the Mall […]

>Welcome World War II Veterans Home from their Honor Flight!

>Ordinary men and women became extraordinary heroes when the attack on Pearl Harbor brought America into World War II. Servicemen watched comrades die terrible deaths on beaches and in foxholes, were wounded in body and spirit, and bore witness to horrifying inhumanity. […]

Explorer Alexandra Cousteau and her International Expedition Blue Planet Team visit New Bern!

Like her grandfather, the late-great Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Alexandra Cousteau is a Global Explorer and Advocate for our natural resources. She established Blue Legacy in 2008 to educate people about the importance of water and the impact humankind has on this vital resource. […]

>Congratulations New Bern Bushido School of Martial Arts!

>Above Photo: Todd Conway, Tanner Brown, and Ronnie LovickThe New Bern Bushido School of Martial Arts carried a Karate Team to North Carolina Nationals Karate tournament in Jacksonville, NC, hosted by Master Larry Isaac. North Carolina Nationals the Bushido School of Martial […]

>Spotlight on “The Touring Club of New Bern – Travel to Expand Your Horizons”

>Are you looking for someone to help you and/or your family plan a new and fun-filled experience? If so, contact Libbie Griffin, Travel Planner and owner of The Touring Club of New Bern. She and her associate, Elizabeth Dietrich, create extraordinary vacations […]

>New Bern’s 300th Anniversary Jubilee Flotilla

>Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 16th for New Bern’s 300th Anniversary Jubilee Flotilla. Boat owners are encouraged to decorate their boat with lights and a “300 Years” theme. Boats, large and small, are encouraged to join in the fun. If you’d […]