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Boat fire breaks out at Jarret Bay Marine in Beaufort
BEAUFORT, Carteret County — We are working to learn more information about a boat that caught on fire at Jarret Bay Marine in Beaufort. The fire happened just after noon today, according to Sheriff Asa Buck. Officials say 9 agencies responded to the scene off of Highway 101 and...
Atlantic Beach increases safety efforts as holiday crowds hit the shore
ATLANTIC BEACH, Carteret County — With the excessive heat, sunshine and a big holiday this week, people are flocking to the beaches. Atlantic Beach is expecting tens of thousands of visitors this weekend, so the fire department is beefing up their staff on the beaches to prevent issues and save people faster should they need to be rescued from the water. Over one hundred people have been rescued across our North Carolina beaches this summer alone. Though officials at Atlantic Beach say these past few days have been slower, there's been a high number of water rescues for them as well.
Sidewalk murals receive facelift in Morehead City from DMC, Inc. and ACCC
MOREHEAD CITY — In partnership with the Arts Council of Carteret County (ACCC) and the town of Morehead City, Downtown Morehead City, Inc. (DMC, Inc.) recently completed a mural installation and restoration project in the heart of Morehead City’s downtown waterfront district. The project features eight unique sidewalk murals along South 6th Street, each painted by a local artist.
Native American group releases video, pictures surrounding Bridge View confrontation
CEDAR POINT, N.C. (WITN) - Video released by a Native American group is showing some of the tense moments that unfolded in a coastal housing development where archeological remains were unearthed. 7 Directions of Service released a video Thursday they say is from a June 23rd confrontation and shows a...
Neighbors react to legal uncertainty over ancient artifacts in Cedar Point
Cedar Point, CARTERET COUNTY — The ongoing controversy over Native American artifacts discovered in a Carteret County subdivision took a violent turn last week, leading to a physical altercation between members of the Tuscarora tribe and residents of the Bridge View community. The incident is currently under investigation by the Carteret County Sheriff's Office.
West Carteret Fire & EMS Department name new chief
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The West Carteret Fire and EMS Department has named a new Chief. Michael Penuel started his new role as Interim Chief of the department on July 1. He has been with West Carteret for 24 years after beginning his firefighting career in 2001. He was named Fire Captain in 2007, […]
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