>It should feel like a homecoming celebration for everyone in the state’s historic Colonial Capital when four jazz and blues greats, each with strong North Carolina ties, arrive in New Bern to perform for the 300th Jubilee Jazz and Blues Fest, April 30-May 1, at the Riverfront Convention Center. “The line-up for this year’s Fest […] Continue reading >From the development of New Bern Now’s Blog, I have tried to remain “neutral” and not discuss any political or religious agendas or ideals. My Father taught me at a young age that it isn’t polite to ask people what political party or church they belong to. It was taboo. That was back in the […] Continue reading We all make mistakes; some people make bigger ones by committing a criminal act. I don’t condone criminal behavior, but believe most people sentenced to a crime, pay their time, and receive professional treatment, should be given a “new lease on life”. This concept parallels the “New Leash on Life” (NLOL) program which rehabilitates dogs […] Continue reading >I received an update from Nancy Hawley of Tryon Palace regarding the North Carolina Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism this past week in New Bern. As we celebrate our 300th Anniversary, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens was appropriately designated the site of the opening reception. For those who don’t know, Tryon Palace is […] Continue reading >Temple B’nai Sholem in New Bern will be conducting a special Sabbath service honoring Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday, April 9, at 7:30 pm. On April 12, 1951 Israel’s Knesset passed a resolution proclaiming the 27th of Nisan “the Holocaust and Ghetto Uprising Remembrance Day.” The date was specifically chosen to fall between the outbreak […] Continue reading This is my first “wild turkey” hunting season without my big sister driving down from Western NY. My sister, aka “Darlene”, has been my “Confidence Factor”. Without her, I’ve never been alone in the Croatan National Forest for 24/7 for an entire week. She introduced me to this addicting sport of turkey hunting in 2002. […] Continue reading >Local Author, Richard Ward, is proud to announce the publishing of his new book – “A Lifetime’s Non-Ordinary Events”. This special book is about Richard’s lifetime tribulations and extraordinary events! I may be partial to his life’s story because I read his manuscript numerous times before it was published and I feel we’re connected through […] Continue reading >In observance of National Pet Week, Dona Baker of NautiDawgs, Inc. will be conducting the Canine Good Citizen testing during the week of May 2-8, 2010. Dona is a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and will be conducting the tests at Jill’s Pet Gallery, 221 Kale Road, New Bern (James City). For more information on […] Continue reading >The New Bern Commemorative Charger is being developed to provide a high-quality memento of New Bern’s 300th anniversary. Such a memento is intended to become a family treasure for local and extended families proud of New Bern’s heritage. Product Description: Manufacturer’s biography: Vietri is the Country’s largest importer and wholesaler of fine, exclusively Italian handcrafted […] Continue reading >Curious about the new Tugboat Cruise in New Bern, I called the Owner, Randy Schrock. The Tugboat is docked at the Hilton, Dock C3. Randy was at Merchant’s Grocery in Brice’s Creek with his tour group, but took time to provide details. Book a cruise (up to a party of six) for two hours per […] Continue reading