Craven County Archives - West New Bern

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

27 April

That’s Entertainment!

Jackie B2021-04-27T15:45:33-04:00April 27th, 2021|Blog, Uncategorized|

I love how every month in New Bern, there are so many entertainment options. May is no exception! Check out these three finds: In Plein Sight The marina is a "stroke of genius" as a wonderful setting to paint. With New Bern’s spectacular setting of Tryon Palace, the riverfront and historic downtown (just to name a few), the city provides a perfect backdrop for a painter’s inspiration. Plein Air New Bern is an event to leave the four walls of a studio behind and experience painting and drawing in the landscape. The practice goes back for centuries, but

27 May

Everything Really Does Come Together Here – Part Two

Jackie B2020-06-06T13:26:29-04:00May 27th, 2020|Blog, Uncategorized|

As our magical City of New Bern and State of North Carolina continue through the reopening phases from COVID, I definitely feel spotlighting the community itself is worth another post. After all, the community spirit is a major reason why New Bern is the perfect place to call home. Our Restaurants If you ask the locals around here what they missed most during the pandemic shutdown, you are likely to receive “restaurants” as the answer. With limited capacity status, New Bern establishments are taking dining outdoors on weekend evenings. Be sure to check out the latest street and sidewalk cafes, and