LATEST NEWS

Cedar Point, CARTERET COUNTY — Carteret County deputies are actively investigating a stabbing that occurred Sunday in Cedar Point. According to a 911 call and TikTok video footage, the incident stemmed from an argument over property. Authorities said the altercation took place at Coastline Circle, where a more than...

BEAUFORT — A superior court judge, on Thursday, denied a Carteret County Board of Education (BOE) request to stay a legal order issued June 5 that nullified the district’s early school calendar that had students report back to classrooms Aug. 13 for the 2024-25 academic year. The board...

If you saw middle schoolers at the helm of Marine Patrol skiffs gliding across Carteret County waters earlier this month, you caught a glimpse of the first group to participate in the first-ever North Carolina Marine Patrol Junior Academy. Organized by the Marine Patrol, the camp brought together 11 youngsters...

Carteret County, NC — The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and people are gearing up for the fireworks. Before you do, fire officials warn you to be extremely careful this year. The dry weather conditions increase the fire risk. News 12 spoke with Assistant Fire Marshal, Dykman Bailey....

CARTERET COUNTY - While many people love the Fourth of July holiday, it can be traumatic for pets who have a phobic reaction to the loud sights and sounds that are synonymous with Independence Day celebrations. With dogs and cats getting spooked and running away from yards, doors and even...

NC’s chief judge says displaying the flag wasn’t meant “to be a political statement.” Others say “it certainly raises questions of judgment.”

BEAUFORT — While Thursday marked one of the few heat advisories of the summer season in eastern North Carolina, remaining in effect most of the day, the recent hike in temperatures can be attributed to the humidity according to the American Meteorological Society (AMS) meteorologist for WCTI-TV NewsChannel 12 Les Still.

CARTERET COUNTY — The Carteret County Tourism Development Authority (CCTDA) recently announced the launch of an educational campaign to highlight tourism’s impact in the county and the benefits it generates for all residents. “Carteret County has carefully developed one of the most prosperous tourism economies in North Carolina,...

A Hillsborough woman and member of the Tuscarora Nation spoke to ABC11 about a terrifying encounter during the weekend where she said she had a gun pulled on her."We just came to pray and honor our ancestors. We didn't have banners we didn't have signs; no one knew we were there," Brandy Alvarez said.She and a group had traveled to Carteret County to pray over a local burial ground.That ground is in the Bridge View subdivision in Cedar Point where archaeologists this month discovered what is likely the state's biggest American Indian find in 30 years.While they were there, she...

CEDAR POINT, N.C. (WITN) - An American Indian group says a peaceful protest at a controversial development site led to an armed confrontation with residents, one who was stabbed on Sunday. Carteret County deputies say a resident of the Bridge View community was stabbed in the arm by a small...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina school system that lost a court battle over its school calendar has set up a website to help get its message out. Carteret County Schools announced today a frequently asked question site about its decision to move up the school start date, a lawsuit filed against them, and when a decision would be made about when school begins in August.

The Carteret County Public School System will be having a few new upcoming changes in the Newport Middle School. A new Principal will be starting while the current one heads back to classroom teaching. On Wednesday June 26, the Carteret County Board of Education announced current Principal Ken Proulx will...

MOREHEAD CITY — A new swimming program with the Carteret County Special Olympics is already paying dividends. Last year, a parent approached Carteret County Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Supervisor and Special Olympics Cordinator Darlene Austin about the program’s ability to train swimmers.

DOWN EAST, Carteret County — The Morris Marina Road wildfire in Carteret County is continuing to remain 90% contained, according to NC Forest Service. The fire started on Sunday, June 16 and has burned a total of 545 acres. NC Forest Service officials are primary focusing on Shell and...

At the beach, you might expect to hear about a shark bite, rip currents or even an alligator.But it's safe to say an encounter with an exotic African cat wasn't on most North Carolina beachgoers' bingo cards.But that's what happened in Carteret County where, fortunately, this big cat, a serval, had an owner -- and a leash.Mia Swift brought her serval, to Emerald Isle Beach. As ABC affiliate WCTI put it, "This sparked curiosity among the Emerald Isle community, leading to numerous reactions on social media."WCTI spoke to Swift to find out what the deal was.Swift said she occasionally takes her wild cat, named Kenai, to the beach during off-peak hours. She added that she does advise curious onlookers to maintain a safe distance.

Homeowners say archaeological findings led to violence at protest. People who live at the Bridge View neighborhood in Carteret County – where hundreds of Native American artifacts have been found – said interactions with protesters have turned violent. Two people who live in the neighborhood were injured after...

CEDAR POINT, N.C. (WITN) - Deputies are searching for a person they say stabbed a resident in one Eastern Carolina community. The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office says that it happened this past Sunday at Coastline Circle in the Bridge View community of Cedar Point. Deputies were called because of...