New Bern

Mimi Roman was a country music star in the 1950s.

Mimi Roman reflects on her career in country music, friendship with Elvis

Eric Hodge

WUNC's Eric Hodge catches up with 88-year-old Mimi Roman, who was a country music star in the 1950s. Two of her records are being re-released.

The Neuse and Trent rivers meet in front of Union Point Park in the city of New Bern. The town was hit especially hard by Hurricane Florence in September 2018. The storm caused New Bern $100 million in damages.

Environment

Hurricane Florence Devastated New Bern Three Years Ago. The City Is Prepping For the Next 'Big One'

Celeste Gracia

The city of New Bern is getting ready to release a 5-year resilience and hazard mitigation plan. Officials started working on the plan shortly after Hurricane Florence devastated the coastal town in Sept. 2018.

News

US Marine Charged With Illegally Flying Guns From NC To Haiti

Associated Press

A U.S. Marine caught smuggling guns into Haiti told investigators he wanted to help the country’s military learn marksmanship and defeat “thugs” causing…

The Cape Fear river continued to rise due to rainfall Hurricane Florence

Environment

6 Months After Hurricane Florence: Has NC Recovered?

Jennifer Brookland

Six months ago Hurricane Florence battered the Carolinas and doused the region for days with heavy rains. The historic storm broke 18 flood records across…

Environment

6 Months After Hurricane Florence: Has NC Recovered?

Jennifer Brookland

Six months ago Hurricane Florence battered the Carolinas and doused the region for days with heavy rains. The historic storm broke 18 flood records across…

Arts & Culture

New Bern Church To Discuss Racial Reconciliation To Bridge Wealth Gap

Rebecca Martinez

Church and city leaders in New Bern are hosting a conference to explore racial and economic divisions within the local community.Pastor Dawn Baldwin…