New Bern featured on Upcoming ESPN Outdoors TV Show and Saltwater Sportsman Magazine!

>A special thanks to Mr. George Poveromo, a “nationally recognized sport fishing authority” for promoting fishing on the Neuse and Trent Rivers. He recently wrote an article for ESPN and Saltwater Sportsman Magazine referring to New Bern’s 300th Anniversary celebration and the […]

C. Foy Tonsorial Parlor – Pamper Your Entire Family!

>The only “Tonsorial Parlor” in town, C. Foy and his friendly staff offer personal grooming services for men, women, and children. As I walked into this elegant “Barber Studio”, I was taken aback by the upscale and sophisticated furnishings. I enjoyed a […]

Haiti Relief Efforts – Need for Shoes

>I just received a phone call from John Williams, photographer & owner of Abilena here in New Bern – he & his mother will be heading to Haiti next week to help rebuild a school. He has been asked to bring shoes […]

Field and Stream Sports Store

> Update: Field and Stream Sports name has changed to The Sportsman’s Toy Store. Visit them at 2551 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 252-638-5600. I frequently visit Field and Stream Sports at 2723 Neuse Blvd, not only to browse, but to find […]

Terrific Aerial Photographs of New Bern

A “faithful viewer” recently sent me some incredible aerial photographs of New Bern and after I received permission from the photographer, Mr. Joe Hughes, they are now posted on New Bern Now’s Photo Gallery. Thank you, Mr. Hughes, for sharing these spectacular […]

Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Event for Haiti

>Garber United Methodist Church is inviting the community to join Garber’s congregation in a special Stop Hunger Now meal packaging event on February 6th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Morris Hall in Garber’s Ministry Center, located at 4202 Country Club […]

Fabulous Garden Lecture at Tryon Palace this Weekend

>Speaker Felder Rushing will be presenting the Garden Lecture “Kermit Was Wrong – It IS Easy to be Green (at least in the garden)” this Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00am in the Tryon Palace Visitor’s Center Auditorium. This lecture is FREE and […]