Craven County Archives - West New Bern

8 April

Trail to Tryon Holiday Half in New Bern, NC Unveils New Name and Logo

Jackie B2025-04-08T14:43:56-04:00April 8th, 2025|Media, Uncategorized|

Trail to Tryon Holiday Half in New Bern, NC Unveils New Name, Date and Multi-year Title Sponsor CARMEL, IN / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2025 The new Trail to Tryon logo, date and multi-year Weyerhaeuser sponsorship were unveiled on April 2. The Craven County TDA in New Bern, NC unveiled the new name, date and a multiyear Presenting Sponsorship for their end-of-the-year running event. The Trail to Tryon Holiday Half Presented by Weyerhaeuser offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K, will now take place on Saturday, December 6th through the scenic and historic downtown areas of New

26 February

An April Shower of Fun

Jackie B2025-04-16T13:45:49-04:00February 26th, 2025|Blog, Uncategorized|

The month of April in our hometown presents a splendid display of springtime activities. With the longer daylight, warmer weather and an extensive city calendar, here are a few events coming up that are sure to get you out and about. Paint the Town (or Anything Else You Want) Now this is a cool event! Open Easels is a show for artists 18 years old and up who are not currently represented in public spaces. The show takes place on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, at the Harrison Center (Christ Church). Each artist can display two pieces of

4 February

Trail to Tryon raises $5k for veterans

Jackie B2025-02-04T15:40:07-05:00February 4th, 2025|Media|

By Caramia Valentin, The Sun Journal February 3, 2025 Representatives from the Craven County Tourism Development Authority, Tryon Palace and Weyerhaeuser presented a $5,000 check from the Trail to Tryon proceeds to the American Legion Post 539 in New Bern. The 2024 Trail to Tryon Race on Nov. 9 attracted around 460 participants who traveled through New Bern in a half marathon, 10K or 5K, said Seth Plank, a portfolio analyst for Weyerhaeuser. Since its inception in 2022, Weyerhaeuser has been the presenting sponsor for the race, along with many other sponsors. Melissa Riggle, executive director for the TDA, said

31 December

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Jackie B2025-01-21T10:50:51-05:00December 31st, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

The new year seems to be the perfect time to think about what we love about New Bern. Here are three of my favorite things that offer the best of our spectacular hometown. Favorite Thing #1 – Downtown Middle Street in New Bern's Downtown is Picture-Perfect. Streetscapes and storefronts that resemble a Hallmark town? In our downtown, you will feel like someone from the big city coming back to his/her hometown without the hassle of being cast in the latest movie. Quaint cafes, art galleries, locally owned shops and sweet (store) sensations await you here. Be sure to

12 November

Light It Up

Jackie B2024-12-05T15:17:22-05:00November 12th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

Ho, ho, ho! The holiday season is upon us, and New Bern is the place for a Beary Merry Christmas! If you enjoy celebrating the magic of the season, you will find it in our hometown, with music, movies, snow, shopping and gallons of hot cocoa! While there are lots of activities and events for you and your family to enjoy, here are a few of my all-time favorites. Light Up the Park Once your Thanksgiving meal has settled, it’s time to come on down to the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29! The block party begins

26 October

With Honor and Appreciation

Jackie B2023-10-31T17:00:03-04:00October 26th, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

New Bern has an amazing community of Veterans from all branches of service. We appreciate all that they have done for our country and our town. This Veterans Day, we have two special events to show our appreciation. The Inaugural Trail to Tryon in 2022 attracted walkers and runners from around the state and beyond. Race to the Finish Saturday, November 11 is the Second Annual Trail to Tryon, a foot race through New Bern’s historic downtown and riverfront. Participants have the choice of running or walking a 5K, 10K or half-marathon. In addition to the in-person events,

22 August

Fun Times Ahead

Jackie B2023-08-22T15:03:55-04:00August 22nd, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

September is a welcome breather from the hot weather, as the nights begin to cool. However, the fun continues to heat up! Here are three things to do to amp up your enjoyment. A Taste of Fun Two-legged and four-legged friends are invited to MumFeast. What began as a way to enjoy New Bern’s signature event, MumFest, during the pandemic, has become a date on the calendar to not miss. MumFeast is back for the fourth year, and it is set to be bigger and better than ever! From 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, September 29, Downtown

21 December

A Year in Place

Jackie B2022-12-21T15:30:46-05:00December 21st, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

The country, North Carolina and New Bern returned to in-person activities this year, and we were all for it! Here are four wonderful places in time we celebrated this year. Comet West New Bern includes 224 apartment homes. The Place for Activity West New Bern was the site for amazing progress throughout the year, including Comet West New Bern. The apartment home neighborhood welcomed lots of new residents. The resort-style pool was the scene for hours of fun and relaxation. We saw more than one friendly competition on the pickleball courts between neighbors! Space and Place During 2022,

25 August

Chills, Chili and a Chilled One

Jackie B2022-09-07T09:47:07-04:00August 25th, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

September brings a ton of fun to New Bern! If you are looking for a family outing, a spicy dish or a cold brew (or perhaps all three), look no further. Here are three upcoming special outings to enjoy.Get the Chills Cotton candy is a must at the Craven County Fall Fest! Is there anything better than a bag of cotton candy, followed by a corn dog? Just be sure to enjoy after the rides! These "delicacies" and more may be enjoyed at the Fall Fest at the Craven County Jaycees Fairgrounds, September 14 to 18. The fair is sure to

25 June

After a Year of No, Say Yes to Fun!

Jackie B2021-06-28T16:18:14-04:00June 25th, 2021|Blog, Uncategorized|

After a year of saying no to so many evenings out, we are finally getting back to being able to say yes! Here are three upcoming special nights out in July, all in New Bern: Yes #1 – ArtWalk You have read here before how much I enjoy the monthly ArtWalk in Downtown New Bern. On Friday, July 9, you can stroll along the streets, stopping into the town's many shops, galleries and restaurants. Even more special this month is “Stacked,” an exhibition featuring area artists’ creations on a deck of playing cards. Each card will have a unique work