If you have spent any time walking down the historic waterfront of downtown New Bern recently, you already know we live in a special place. Between the gorgeous views of the Neuse and Trent Rivers and our unbeatable southern charm, it is no wonder people are flocking here to retire or start families. You can Read: Paving the Way: The Ultimate… »
New Bern Connection: Every first and third Monday, the Craven County Board of Commissioners quietly makes decisions that shape daily life across New Bern, Havelock, and Trent Woods — from the internet speed at your kid’s school to how fast a drone can find a lost hiker in Croatan National Forest. The July 6, 2026 meeting Read: 5 Big Takeaways From the… »
There’s a moment every New Bern small business owner eventually faces — and it’s more uncomfortable than most people admit publicly. You’re sitting across from a customer you’ve never seen before, and halfway through the conversation you ask the natural question: “How did you find us?” And they say something like, “Oh, I just Googled Read: 10 New Bern Businesses That… »