The North Carolina Town That Inspired 'The Notebook' Reveals Its Charming Secrets

The town of around 31,000 people in east North Carolina was founded in 1710, making it the second oldest town in the state.

New Bern mourns the loss of beloved music man Howard Matthews

The streets of downtown New Bern are a little quieter this week as the community mourns the loss of one of its most cherished ...

Tariffs impact holiday shopping in ENC

Whether you’ve finished your Christmas shopping, are just getting started or are somewhere in between, you may have noticed ...

New Bern's festive window displays light up downtown with holiday cheer and creativity

Tonight in New Bern – closed streets and open businesses brought dozens into a “window” of holiday cheerThe annual downtown tradition gives business owners and ...
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New Bern hosting in-progress meetings on neighborhood redevelopment project next week

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) -Residents of the gateway neighborhood to downtown New Bern can look forward to two meetings next week to see progress on the project. The City of New Bern has announced that it, ...
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Heavy Rain Brings Minor Flooding to Downtown New Bern

Heavy Rain Brings Minor Flooding to Downtown New Bern News Oct 29, 2025 / 05:44 PM EDT With all the rain that has fallen across the East this week, downtown New Bern is once again seeing a bit of ...

New Bern mourns the loss of Howard Matthews, the beloved 'Music Man' of downtown

New Bern is mourning the loss of a beloved friend and neighbor, Howard Matthews, the Music Man of New Bern, filled the streets with song and laughter ...