Lumberton is honored to name Tommy and Gidget Vickers their 2025 Main Street Champions.

“Pilot Mountain is home.” Says Christopher and Amanda Cook. “Our families, our kids—even our great-great-grandparents—are from here. This is where we plan to stay, and we want our community to be healthy and thriving.”

The City of New Bern Parks & Recreation Department is a powerhouse of community engagement, partnership, and event coordination—bringing energy and connection to downtown year-round.