Stacia Strong

A trip to the beach is supposed to be a fun time with family or friends, but each year more than 100 lives are claimed because of rip currents, and even more have close calls. That’s why the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has rolled out a new rip current model.

Everyday they are their to answer the call for help, when someone in need calls 911 and this week is dedicated to highlighting the efforts of Telecommunicators around the country.

The deadly shooting at a Knoxville, Tennessee high school leaves local school leaders reeling, putting an even larger focus on keeping students and staff safe.

There are renewed calls for justice and unrest following the shooting death of a black man by police officer in Minneapolis over the weekend.

April is Alcohol Awareness month and on Friday several local groups came together for an event aimed at helping parents start a discussion about underage drinking and the dangers associated with it.

A traveling memorial to those who served and those who lost their lives during the Vietnam War has made its way to Eastern North Carolina this week.

As the weather warms up, more people are heading to the Crystal Coast. Leaders in one coastal town are reminding beachgoers to stay safe while enjoying the sun and surf.

As the weather warms up, more people are packing up and heading to the Crystal Coast, but businesses struggle to keep up with limited staff.

The number of North Carolinians rolling up their sleeves to get a COVID-19 vaccine continues to rise, but now some who went to a major Pharmacy chain to get their shot are struggling to get an appointment for their second dose.

This week the CDC Director, Rochelle Walensky warned of an ‘impending doom’ if the country relaxes restrictions too quickly, this dire message comes as several states begin to see another spike in COVID-19 cases.

Hurricane Season is approaching, and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is upgrading its Global Forecasting System called GFS.

As the clock struck 5:00pm on Friday, North Carolina entered into a new executive order under Governor Cooper, this one, loosening COVID-19 restrictions for many businesses.

It’s been a year since CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern had to send home volunteers due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, but on Thursday they welcomed them back in style.

An Eastern Carolina High School course is providing some hope, that some of its students could help fill a national shortage after becoming certified Emergency Medical Technicians.

The Boulder mass shooting is now the second to hit our country in less than a week, and local local law enforcement officials are reeling.

The past 12 months have been hard on many businesses, that includes a local aquarium that was forced to shutter their doors for six months because of the pandemic, all while still caring for thousands of animals.

For the past years, schools nationwide have continually updated operations to follow state and federal health guidelines, and rules are once again changing as the CDC relaxed some school social distancing guidelines.

The Severe weather Eastern North Carolina is closely monitoring, is a reminder to not get caught unprepared according to local Emergency Services departments.

The ongoing pandemic has left its mark on school systems around the country and here in Eastern North Carolina, the effects of the virus has impacted many aspects of school operations and learning, and that also include staffing levels.

It’s been a year since the coronavirus pandemic sent kids home to learn remotely, and schools have had to get creative to feed students.

March is national nutrition month and two local dietitians are looking to help the community eat healthier.

A new elementary school plans to open it's doors in August, after an educator in Craven County says she saw a need.

North Carolina Emergency Managers are urging the public to make sure they are ready for whatever mother nature brings our way this year as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

Each year for the past 110 years we’ve been celebrating the success and achievements of women all around the world as part of International Women’s Day.

Schools across Eastern Carolina are urging spectators to be safe and heed COVID-19 precautions ahead of the second week of High School Football.

This Saturday CarolinaEast Medical Center will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, where they hope to inoculate more than 1,300 people.

A New Bern nonprofit says they are seeing more people than ever before who need help with some sort of assistance during the pandemic, that includes and unprecedented number of families who need help putting food on the table.

It plays an integral part in our coastal ecosystem, but it’s probably not something you’ve given much thought to. But scientists say seagrass habitats are declining in North Carolina.

As the state lifts the stay-at-home order on Friday, Health care workers on the front-lines of this pandemic are urging the community to be vigilant and continue practicing the 3 W’s.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has left its mark on every one of us. But for the nurses and doctors caring for some of the sickest patients, this virus has nearly knocked them to their knees.

It’s been just over two years since a whale died on the Cape lookout beach after being stranded there, and now scientists are preparing its remains for display, and they hope this animal will be able to educate the community about its species.

Teachers at an Elementary School here in Eastern North Carolina are asking for help from all around the country, as they try to teach their students about communities.

Pamlico County High School will return to completely virtual learning after a COVID-19 Outbreak was tracked back to the school on Thursday.

Scientists in Eastern Carolina say the extreme winter weather impacting most of the country is yet another sign of the impacts being felt because of climate change.

Students are spending more time than ever online between virtual schooling and regular everyday use, and that has led to a growing concern about safety while online.

The coastal town of Beaufort is looking for feedback as they try to plan for future economic development within the town. Right now both residents and visitors are being asked to take a quick survey to give their thoughts on which projects deserve the most focus.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected so many aspects of our daily lives, and that certainly includes school. Research by the nonprofit group NWEA shows students are losing as much as 30% of their reading gains because of the pandemic and not being in the classroom for face-to-face instruction full time.

The pandemic continues to take its toll on everyone, especially front-line health care workers. In an effort to give them a break and lift their spirits CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern enlisted the help of a popular food truck.

As part of the One Mind Campaign, the departments must work with mental health providers, like Integrated Family Services, and pledge to enhance policies and training.

The town of Atlantic Beach is hard at work this winter, working on several improvement projects. The biggest is actually being conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers, as they work to dredge the Morehead City Port to keep it open for any incoming ships. The town is also building a brand new Public Safety and Administration Complex.

With recent incidents surrounding law enforcement around the state, the need for better training resources to help keep officers and the community safe is being renewed. Here in Eastern Carolina a local community college and a city have teamed up to created a space for in-depth training to take place.

Mental and emotional health continues to be something that many people are struggling with during the pandemic, and that’s becoming increasingly true for children as well. But experts in the area say there are things that parents can do to help.

The Pitt County School System has announced that for Tuesday, all classes at Grifton School will be virtual.

Hospitals and Health Departments around North Carolina are continuing to work to vaccinate as many people as possible and for one local hospital that means recruiting help from some local nursing school students.

2020 may be over but the struggles millions of Americans are facing because of the pandemic is continuing to be seen in the New Year. That’s why more than a dozen small businesses in New Bern and Havelock have joined forces to host a food drive that will go directly into the food pantry of a nonprofit organization.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on all of us in one way or another, but for health care workers on the front lines of fighting this virus the past year has been more than difficult. That’s why a local Art Therapist held several free classes for staff at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern on Friday.

On the day that a new administration takes over the White House, a Greenville woman is reflecting on the inauguration of another President of the United States who was sworn into office 60 years ago.

Each January on the third Monday of the month we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and several groups in Eastern Carolina didn’t let COVID restrictions keep them from paying homage.

The number of people that now fall under Group 1B in the vaccination distribution plan grew this week after Governor Roy Cooper expanded the senior age group for those who qualify to 65 years old and up.

The holiday rush is over and many of us are settling into the New Year, but several local organizations are encouraging the community to not forget about struggling small businesses.