Get to know New Bern, NC New Bern has recently been named #7 in the TIME/CNN's Top 10 places with the most Holiday Cheer. October brings both Mumfest and Ghostwalk in historic downtown New Bern. 2010 promises to be a big year for visitors with special events each month while we celebrate the 300th Birthday of New Bern, birthplace of Pepsi-Cola. Neuse River area of Eastern North Carolina boasts two of the top ten places to retire in the United States: New Bern, a colonial town and former capital of NC and Oriental, the “sailing capital of NC.” The Eastern North Carolina area has a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, golfing, fishing and antiquing. Enchanting ferry rides offer daytrips to Ocracoke, NC, which has recently been rated as the top beach in the United States, and the Atlantic Ocean and Crystal Coast are just a short drive away in Carteret County. New Bern and surrounding cities of Washington, Beaufort, and Morehead City are also meccas for artists. Galleries and studios provide local outlets for those with creative talents. Local and regional theater groups offer opportunities to enjoy and participate in a rich local cultural experience. www.southeasternretirement.com/topten.htm New Bern has an abundance of healthcare professionals and facilities associated with the recently expanded Craven County Regional Medical Center. All types of education are available locally or within an easy commute to Eastern North Carolina University in Greenville. The ECU Pirates are a local fan favorite for football and basketball. Coastal Carolina Regional Airport has recently expanded and now boast flights by USAir and Delta making New Bern even more accessible to all regions of the U.S. Posted by Brenda J Gear on October 20, 2009 at 09:23 AM About Brenda J Gear In 2003, my husband, Dale, and I purchased our property in Fairfield Harbour and relocated to this beautiful area in Eastern North Carolina. We came for the golf and active leisure lifestyle that is such a part of New Bern and the surrounding area. There are hundreds of incredible courses in the Pamlico Sound region. But Eastern NC has much more to offer than just golf courses. Many people move because of military transfers or to be able to enjoy boating, fishing, and the Atlantic Ocean, which is only a short drive away. Too many buyers pass up a great house just because they can’t see through its current state and imagine what could be their "perfect dream house". I can help you explore the possibilities! My extensive professional experience covers everything from banking and insurance to interior design and residential space planning. I have the ability to assist buyers to visualize how “a house can become a home". As a professional kitchen and bath designer, I worked closely with homeowners to interpret their ideas and desires into reality. No areas in the home are more demanding to make over within certain space and budget constraints. The ability to listen and critically analyze those desires is crucial in achieving client satisfaction. I’ll also offer the seller important insights when selling their home on how to make it into a marketable product. The goal is to sell it at the optimum price. Sometimes that means trading decorative "personality" in order to appeal to a broader buying public. Remember - you can always make your next home your own! I’ll help you "design to sell". Personally, I have I have shared my life with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. For over 20 years I’ve been actively showing and breeding this wonderful “comforter spaniel,” which dates back to 1600’s era merry olde England. I have always valued the CKCSC breed club’s strict code of ethics and have volunteered many hours as an officer and board member of the northeast regional club before moving to my new home in North Carolina. I admire that integrity and loyalty demonstrated by these magnificent dogs and I aspire to model my real estate career on the same values. I build my personal and professional relationships on devotion and commitment. No matter what kind of home you’re looking for, you can count on me be “dedicated to the task.” As of 11/23/09 the Brenda J Gear RePage is ranked at 29 with 12,465 points. The monthly top RePage owner will receive a cash prize. Help this agent by bookmarking this site and posting it to blogs and other Web pages and encourage others to visit.

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Latitude: 35.10907 -- Longitude: -77.069111

Other Area Cities:   New Bern  Oriental  Havelock 

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New Bern is a town in Craven County, North Carolina with a population of 23,128 as of the 2000 census. It is located at the convergence of the Trent and the Neuse rivers, 87 miles (140 km) northeast of Wilmington. New Bern is the second oldest town in North Carolina and served as the capital of the North Carolina colonial government and then briefly as the state capital. It is the county seat of Craven County. Originally a Swiss settlement, the city is named after the capital of Switzerland, Bern. The Swiss connection (just as the Dutch in New York and Pennsylvania Dutch) with England was established by Marian exiles and marriages of the Royal House of Stuart, important people in the history of the Calvinism. -- Source: Wikipedia.com