New Bern (good schools, restaurants, shop)

[njmom44]

What can anyone tell me about New Bern, NC? My husband and I are considering relocating and that was one of the areas we found.

We have two small children and are looking for a nice place to raise them...Good schools, shopping and restaurants, etc.

My husband is a vice principal and I am a teacher. I am aware of the budget cuts, etc. in North Carolina and we are not moving until we both find jobs. We are really just looking to start over.

Any advice???

Thanks!

[Francois]

It's best to ask that in the Coastal NC forum, which has a lot of New Bern threads.

BTW, be sure you know the proper pronunciation of "New Bern"--the accent is on the "New", not the "Bern" (which you would expect from most "New ____" locations).

"NOO-b'rn" or "NYOO-b'rn", not "nu-BERN".