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Explore top-rated restaurants, trusted home trades, upcoming waterfront events, and exclusive perks across Craven County.
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Direct access to verified local businesses, trade services, dining spots, and community happenings.
Featured Local Businesses
Verified storefronts and local favorites right here in Craven County. Tap to call, visit their site, or get immediate driving directions.
Happening This Week in New Bern
Live music, waterfront festivals, farmer markets, and community gatherings across downtown and riverfront parks.
Real-Time Community Calendar
Craven County & Regional Events Calendar
Discover verified live music, downtown ArtWalks, farmers markets, festivals, and civic happenings in New Bern, Havelock, and River Bend.
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The Morning Growl — Thursday Dispatch
Hand-curated weekend itineraries, hidden gem dining picks, and verified merchant deals delivered every Thursday at 6:00 AM. Free forever.
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💼 Local Employment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about listing, promoting, and searching on Support New Bern.
How do I claim my business listing?
Find your business using our search bar or category directory, click onto your listing profile, and select the 'Claim Listing' button. Once verified, you can update your phone number, website, business hours, and description anytime.
How do I feature an upcoming community event?
Visit our Events Hub at supportnewbern.com/events/. All verified local community events, live music shows, charity galas, and farmers markets can be submitted for publication. Sponsored featured slots are also available for $30.
What are the benefits of the $49/mo Business Pro plan?
Business Pro gives your storefront top priority ranking across search and category archives, places your brand in the homepage featured rotation, removes all third-party advertising from your listing page, and enables verified phone/website/map click routing.
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Businesses can submit exclusive 30-day specials through our Featured Deal portal for $19. Job openings can be listed through our Craven County Job Board to hire local talent with zero platform placement fees.
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