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Morehead City intersection to close for water leak repairs
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County —Heads up Morehead City drivers!. The junction of North 25th and Fisher streets will be shut down from around 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, for water leak repairs. Officials say to take a different route during this period.
Morehead City preps for a dazzling and safe 4th of July fireworks show
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — Morehead City is getting ready to light up the night sky. The fireworks show starts Thursday, July 4 at 9:00 pm. Some other towns in Carteret County won't be hosting firework shows this year, including Emerald Isle. Morehead City plans to welcome some large...
Suds for Sharks: Brews and bites for fin-tastic conservation efforts
ATLANTIC BEACH, Carteret County — Don't miss Suds for Sharks, a fundraiser for shark conservation and research at Crystal Coast Brewing Company on July 10, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join the North Carolina Aquarium Society, Crystal Coast Brewing Company, and N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores...
Three killed, trooper injured, in three separate weekend crashes
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The N.C. State Highway Patrol has released more information on three separate wrecks that killed three people and injured a state trooper over the weekend. Carteret County, NC 58 A three-vehicle crash killed two people Sunday morning on NC 58 near Old Church Road in Carteret County. Troopers responded around […]
'Peers on the Beach' campaign kicks off
ATLANTIC BEACH — With a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, Hope Mission of Carteret County kicked off its 2024 “Peers on the Beach” campaign on Friday at The Circle of Atlantic Beach to help those needing substance use and mental health recovery services in North Carolina. Headlined...
Sheriff's son involved in accident in Beaufort after attempting to elude police
BEAUFORT - During a high-speed car chase with the Beaufort police officers, Buck attempted to make a right turn onto Mulberry Street and struck a utility pole. Both the vehicle and utility platform sustained substantial damage.
Candidate filing begins July 5 for Harkers Island Sanitary District
CARTERET COUNTY – Candidate filing for the Harkers Island Sanitary District (two seats) will begin at noon on Friday, July 5 and end at noon on Friday, July 19. Filings will be accepted in person at the Carteret County Board of Elections, located at 1702 Live Oak St., Suite 200, in Beaufort.
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