Now consider this: Pepsi was invented right here in North Carolina. In 1898, a New Bern pharmacist named Caleb Bradham created what would become one of the most iconic brands on the planet.

Everything about New Bern, from its scenic setting on the Trent and Neuse Rivers to its centuries-old churches and historic ...

New Bern resident Levonia Frazier was Pepsi-Cola’s first Black model. The Always Hits a Spot exhibit is at the Duffy Exhibition Gallery at the North Carolina History Center at 529 S. Front ...

The Pepsi brand has come a long way since it was founded in 1898, in New Bern, North Carolina. Take a look at the brand’s current lineup, as well as the flavors that are no longer in production ...