Pros & Cons of Living in New Bern North Carolina

[@dhille7]

I live in downtown Houston, and my dad lives in New Bern. I love visiting! The downtown is very walkable and safe. The history and old house inventory there is awesome. And last but not least, the new Harris Teeter rocks!

[@mm669]

Is it dog friendly? Are there lots of trails I could take my well trained dog off-leash?

[@anthonydestro1023]

You like it because you visit not live bro stop polluting their thoughts with ignorance you don t even know

[@anthonydestro1023]

@@mm669all dogs are off leashes basically but MUST BE trained and the trails suck and are very dangerous lots of poison snakes the main thing locals said is don’t hike off trail and don’t swim in water

[@GiftHorse123]

Are you on drugs?@@anthonydestro1023

[@yahooskip]

The Harris Teeter does in fact ROCK!. It's one of the reasons we will be stop in New Bern in a few weeks. That and the downtown, water front, make this is great place to spend the night before heade=ing on down to our final destination (Beaufort, SC area) for a month or so

[@fairfieldharbourpodcast]

Great video! I’d also add that for those that love being outdoors there is great camping and hunting in New Bern. We love living here.

[@livinginnewbern]

Absolutely! Thanks for commenting!

[@frankkenyon337]

I am relocating to NC in a few years. My concern about New Bern is potential flooding issues.

[@sherrysusan]

I feel attracted to this sweet lil town, looking to escape Wisconsin winters and simply make a change in my life

[@livinginnewbern]

Hi Susan! Let me know if I can help in anyway with this transition. 252-649-3081.

[@ioveyoubestfriend]

I just randomly found you. I grew up in vanceboro then moved to Bridgeton. I’m living in pamlico now. But wow. I was thinking at the start, “yeah he has the accent, but is he really from here?” Haha. But by the end of it, yeah. Haha. Yes. You’re from here. Haha.

[@marcanddonna5828]

I did like the video. You didn't mention your civic theater as a pro. Is it fairly active, and if so what types of performances can one expect to see? As for a con, is flooding a major issue in New Bern. I did just watch your video on flooding. It looks like New Bern has enough land that is not in flood zones (including X), that would not flood. Do you agree?

[@susanjohnson5771]

You should add the airport to your list of pros!!!

[@brianhurt3271]

I'm moving to New Bern in 3 weeks for work. Really looking forward to it! Coming all the way from Kansas.

[@livinginnewbern]

That’s awesome Brian! We look forward to having you in New Bern. Shoot me a text or give me a call if I can help in anyway. 252-649-3081.

[@brianhurt3271]

@@livinginnewbern thank you!

[@livinginnewbern]

@@brianhurt3271 Absolutely. Would love to help you/your family find a home here in the Bern.💪

[@032319581]

My family has been in New Bern or Beaufort Co since 1700. Many are buried in Cedar Grove and Green Leaf

[@heinzfranzen]

Great Channel! I am From Brazil, soon will be migrating to US and New Bern, NC is the City of Choice.

[@livinginnewbern]

Thanks! Would love to help in anyway I can!

[@alldaeent]

Good video Ray 💪🏾

[@Patricia-s2y3m]

you didn't mention live theater

[@robc3887]

The snowfall of 89 was awesome, right at Christmas.

[@gregphillips6434]

Great video. Very informative!

[@alabamagreatesthits8048]

I was born in New Bern in Sept 1971 during Hurricane Jinger hitting the coast. I have always wanted to move back. Left there after my dad passed.

[@livinginnewbern]

Thanks for watching! New Bern is waiting for your return!

[@dennishartman848]

Can you reccomend any Custom Home Builders in New Bern?

[@livinginnewbern]

Hi Dennis! I just replied to your text. Look forward to speaking with you!

[@pjsalesky5009]

YES Please let me know too! 😮

[@ryeann2567]

Is the Neuse river clean enough to swim/kayak in or eat fish from? A coworker told me something about a Sulphur mine or something nearby? Is there a smell of Sulfur in the air, or sulphur water?

[@MikeHuntFromRumble]

Not even close. We call it Neuse Juice. You have hog waste, chemicals from DuPont and coal ash from Duke Energy.

[@bane2256]

Water quality in North Carolina isn’t good. Some areas are worse than others. Google North Carolina PFAS

[@kaitlynmurray1930]

Weyerhaeuser has been caught dumping in the neuse river before, and it’s also the cause of the sulfur smell. There’s so much pollution, I definitely wouldn’t swim or eat from it😕

[@carolann724]

So,how high is the humidity on average? What's the percentage?

[@livinginnewbern]

Some days it feels like 150% haha. But we're nothing like Florida. We experience all the seasons here.

[@yahooskip]

Come to Maine if you want snow:)

[@livinginnewbern]

Haha. I don't know if I want that much snow. Thanks for commenting!

[@yahooskip]

Yeah, one of the reasons we're heading south shortly, for a month or so.

[@JBJHonez]

Isn’t it also a low lying area and easily floods?

[@GiftHorse123]

Just have to look at the Flood Maps. The Neuse and Trent rivers have tributaries that lead inland and are susceptible to flooding

[@walsterdoomit]

Absolutely every basin is susceptible to flooding. Even in a desert where there's never water.

[@poys7579]

How about schools and crime rates in New Bern? I am considering moving there and am in the middle of searching for information. Also, do you think there is an opportunity for a cybersecurity job there? Or better in a bigger city like Raleigh? Thanks for making such useful content.

[@bane2256]

I think fair housing laws don’t allow realtors to discuss things like this

[@Gocryaboutit28]

@@bane2256correct, it’s a very restricting law that prohibit Realtors from being straight up and honest about how bad a place really is, because of….reasons. (Licensed Realtor)

[@Gocryaboutit28]

But as someone from New Bern I can say it has changed a lot since I’ve moved away. Eastern NC as a whole is changing in a LOT of different ways. Raleigh is changing and developing creating many different Tech opportunities often! Good luck on your move!!

[@dcasignals]

Great vid! The background music is a little annoying, especially when watching on 1.5x.

[@livinginnewbern]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@doctadrey3000]

Want snow? Come to Maine 😂

[@livinginnewbern]

😂

[@choski76]

45 min to 2 hrs away is NOT close to anything.

[@hunterhardison-ki8dp]

Get ready for the aggravating squatted trucks. And also get ready to have absolutely nothing to do. I’ve lived in newbern my whole life and honestly it’s the most boring place to live.

[@berrihill2750]

I was born in New bern my family still live there and you are totally correct

[@GiftHorse123]

Nothing to do? Use your imagination and broaden your interests