The Croakerfest Regatta is July 4. The race is open to FJs, Sunfish, 420s – and Typhoons. Check-in at 0830, Captain’s Meeting at 0900, first gun at noon. No races after 1515. Refreshments and awards immediately afterwards at Bow to Stern Boating. Want to race but don’t have a boat? Rentals available from Bow To […]
T hirteen years ago, Chris Daniels introduced the idea of a small local concert to start off the summer. A few bands, an outdoor stage, and craft beer (and Bud, too). Back then, Silospalooza took place in the dusty front parking lot and started at 4p. Signs of a Cajun Zydeco band: a Cajun accordion. […]
Transformation Venture Capital Board of Directors Reginal Barner, Sabrina Bengel, Scott Coghill, Jim Copland, Daimon King, Judy Pierce, Jennell Reddick, and Kimberly White with Attorney James Norment and Paralegal Stephanie Crosby at Stanley A. White Recreation Center in New Bern, NC on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card) Transformation Venture Capital Board of Directors […]
Support New Bern Local Community Feature Get ready to dive deep into the heart of our local waterways! The Oriental History Museum, just a short drive from New Bern, is set to host another fascinating installment of its “Evening at the Museum” Speaker Series. Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 23rd, at 6:30 PM, as […]
Support New Bern Local Community Feature Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern is set for significant advancements following the recent acceptance of two vital Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants by the Craven County Board of Commissioners. These grants will fuel critical infrastructure projects, including the design of a much-needed pavement rehabilitation for a […]
Hello, New Bern community! Your Support New Bern reporter brings you an important update from our neighbors in Oriental following their bustling July 2026 Town Board Meeting. Decisions made in Pamlico County’s coastal towns matter to greater New Bern and Craven County residents too, since Oriental shares the same waterways, tourism economy, and hurricane season […]
New Bern, North Carolina, a historic river city revered for its natural beauty and deep heritage, is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge in tourism. Recent indicators show record-breaking spikes in visitor volume, overall spending, and hotel occupancy rates. This powerful influx of traffic is establishing the destination’s reputation as a premiere getaway in the Southeast, […]
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 […]