Sound Rivers Swim Guide - August 6, 2021

Sound Rivers Swim Guide Report – August 6, 2021

Upper Neuse All sites on the Upper Neuse were cleared this week! Get out there and enjoy the local waters! Lower Neuse The Lower Neuse had seven of 17 sites on the Lower Neuse failed this week: Core Creek, Lawson Park, Slocum […]
BBQ Ribs Fundraiser

New Bern Civitan Club holding Rib Fundraiser on September 4

Slow cooked ribs with or without BBQ sauce The New Bern Civitan Club is holding a BBQ Rib Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, September 4th of Labor Day weekend. You can order a full rack of ribs for $20 starting August 15 to […]
Water Wise by Todd Burrier

Water Wise: You Have to Laugh

You never know quite what to expect from the water in the lower Neuse, especially on the flats where I live and play. Some days the water is high and rough and some days, low and calm. Some days it’s clear as […]
Railroad Bridge over Neuse River

Between the Bridges – August 5, 2021

Happy Birthday: Melinda Mowry (8/6), Bob Brinson (8/8), David English (8/10), and Beverly Curlings (8/11). In Memoriam of: Ronnie Walker Brown,73, native of New Bern (7/26), Adonis Tovorris Brown, 66, formerly of New Bern (7/28),  Charles L. “Chuch” Lewis Jr., 56, Vanceboro (7/28), […]
2nd Annual Children’s Business Fair at Craven County Fairground

Young Entrepreneurs Showcase their Talents

Over 29 young entrepreneurs and artists gave professional business pitches and displayed creative products and services at the 2nd Annual Children’s Business Fair that was held on July 26, 2021, at the Craven County Jaycee’s Fairgrounds. Empowering Creative Minds founder Shereitta Myrick […]
A day at the Park

Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern for August 5 – 8, 2021

Around Town Congratulations to Pastry Chef Mayte Rueda on the opening of Mayte Sweets located at 901 Broad St. in Downtown New Bern. Let’s also give a special shoutout to Doodlebugs Bakery as they celebrated their grand opening this week. They’re located […]
H VS Jassie Compton

Museum to host free drive-in screening of ‘Vanishing Sail’

A documentary that showcases one man’s effort to keep the wooden boat building tradition alive takes place on a tiny Caribbean Island. But its setting could just as easily be closer to home. The North Carolina Maritime Museum, in cooperation with Beaufort […]