The Bears in River Bend

The Bears Celebrate Independence Day in River Bend

The Bears, New Bern’s favorite oldies band, will celebrate Independence Day with a free performance in River Bend! The Bears will perform on the Fourth of July in the gazebo River Bend Town Hall (45 Shoreline Drive), from 11:30am to 2:00pm. Bring […]
Chad Sittig

Chad Sittig wins 2016 Chairman’s Circle Award

Local State Farm agent Chad Sittig was named a winner of the company’s 2016 Chairman’s Circle Award for his agency at 2855 Trent Rd, New Bern. Out of the nearly 19,000 State Farm agents, only a select few agents receive the national […]
Ed Bearss

A Historian Reflects on the Civil War

Ed Bearss Re-Scheduled for July 13 An American treasure, Civil War historian Ed Bearss was ready to speak to interested fans across eastern NC in January but the weather intervened. Now he is making a trip just to New Bern on Thursday, […]
Jonkonnu Workshops

Tryon Palace’s Jonkonnu Workshops

Tryon Palace’s Jonkonnu interpretive performance group will hold free workshops for all ages interested in joining the troupe throughout the summer. Workshops will be held in the Waystation Auditorium on Tuesdays, from 1 – 3 p.m., June 20 to Aug. 8. A […]
Aerial photo New Bern

Weekend Filled with Events and Festivals in and around New Bern

16th: Lunch and Learn: The Mystery of the Palace Grounds and Gardens, 12:00pm at the North Carolina History Center. Call 252-639-3500. 16th: Bern Summer Blast, Gates open: 5:00pm presented by the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce at the New Bern Farmers Market. Call […]
City of New Bern, NC

City of New Bern Independence Day Festivities

Residents and visitors are invited to New Bern for the City’s annual Independence Day festivities and patriotic fireworks show. Events begin in the afternoon at Lawson Creek Park followed by fireworks in the evening that will be launched from the boat ramp […]
Craven Animal Hospital

Join the Craven Animal Hospital for Open House

4603 Old Cherry Point Rd, New Bern We will be hosting our official Grand Opening on Sunday, June 25th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We are honored and grateful for you our wonderful clients and the trust you have given us […]