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NC Democratic Party office vandalized in Morehead City, police investigating
Authorities are investigating vandalism at a North Carolina Democratic Party office overnight in Carteret County. According to Carteret County Democratic Party Chair Katie Tomberlin, someone threw rocks and a concrete planter through the window of the office overnight Saturday in downtown Morehead City. NC Democratic Party head Anderson Clayton confirmed...
Road in Havelock to close for three days, paving may extend shutdown
Havelock, CRAVEN COUNTY — A road in Havelock will close on Monday, July 15, 2024, as crews begin work in the area. Woodhaven Drive will be closed starting at 8 a.m. Havelock city officials mentioned that the closure might extend beyond 3 days if paving can begin after the curb installation.
Board of Aldermen approves 6% rate increase, mayor says he wants New Bern’s electric utility to mirror Duke Energy’s rates
Mayor Jeffrey Odham says he wants New Bern’s public power utility to mirror Duke Energy rates. The utility’s director said he doesn’t recommend it. The majority of the New Bern Board of Aldermen rejected a proposed 5% rate increase for three years and a $0.0033 power cost adjustment (PCA) rider during the June 25, 2024 meeting at City Hall.
Carteret County Democratic Headquarters vandalized, police investigating
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Police are investigating vandalism of the Carteret County Democratic Headquarters building on Arendell Street in Morehead City. Representatives with the office said no one was at the building at the time and city officials said due to the investigation, no further details can be given at this time.
Craven County intersection becoming all-way stop tomorrow
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation is turning a T-intersection in downtown New Bern into an all-way stop. The DOT will change the intersection tomorrow between Madam Moores Lane and Howell Road into an all-way stop for highway safety. This comes after a review of crash patterns and traffic counts.
Carteret County Democratic Headquarters Chair stresses perseverance, vigilance in wake of vandalism
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Police in Morehead City are still investigating a vandalism at the Carteret County Democratic Headquarters that happened Sunday morning. They said someone threw a nearby planter through a window. Police still have not released any information on a motive or suspects. Democratic Party Chair Katie Tomberlin said she can’t confirm […]
Carteret County Democratic headquarters vandalized: Chair condemns act
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WITN) - A county Democratic headquarters sustained damage to a window on Sunday morning, leaving employees working from home. The headquarters, located at 7th St. and Arendell St., was targeted when rocks and a concrete planter were thrown through a window. Carteret County Democratic Party Chair Katie Tomberlin arrived moments later.
Byrd back on field after Bath boating accident
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ECU baseball player and New Bern Southpaws designated hitter Parker Byrd is getting a starting opportunity this summer, almost exactly two years after his career could have ended. On July 23, 2022, Byrd was involved in a horrific boating accident on Bath Creek that...
DowneastCon 2024 in Havelock: A showcase of models from Apollo to aircraft
The community can check out a unique display in Craven County this weekend at “DowneastCon” in Havelock. Eastern North Carolina plastic modelers will host the event at the Havelock tourist and Event Center this Saturday. It includes both a contest and a display of scale models. You’ll see...
Another Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory in effect for Tuesday, July 16
(National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City) For the second day in a row, the National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City is issuing an Excessive Heat Warning for parts of our region, this time in effect from the morning of Tuesday, July 16 through Tuesday evening. Dangerously hot conditions are predicted...
EastCare helicopter team provides valuable training to CCC emergency medical students
— When minutes matter in saving lives during an accident or medical emergency, the ECU Health EastCare helicopter plays an integral part in assisting first responders in Carteret County and eastern North Carolina. EastCare provides critical care air and ground transport services to areas within 150 miles of ECU Health...
ENC county Democratic party evaluating security after vandalism followed Trump assassination attempt
After the attempted assassination of former President Trump on Saturday and the vandalism of their county party headquarters later that night, the Carteret County Democratic Party has temporarily suspended all campaign operations. Party leaders say they need dome time to repair and secure the building, and to ensure that safety...
Gamecocks Add NC Linebacker To 2025 Class
South Carolina has added a 4th LB to its 2025 class with the announcement from 6'4" 220 lb Donovan Darden. The Havelock, NC prospect is listed as a DE by Rivals, but will likely play LB for the Gamecocks, though his length allows him some flexibility as he continues to fill out his frame. He's spent time at both DE and QB for Havelock, and it's easy to see why, with exceptional athleticism for his size. He competes in the long jump and hurdles for his track team in the off-season as well. As a DE, Darden compiled 46 tackles,...
Renovations in the future for Big Rock Stadium
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Changes are coming for Big Rock Stadium in Morehead City. The project to start improvements for the baseball is underway where there’s nearly two million dollars of state funding for the work. While in the early stages, there’s no details on what the upgrades will look like or an exact […]
PKS manager urges short-term rental property owners to provide input about solutions to problems
PINE KNOLL SHORES — In the wake of the board of commissioners’ July 10 meeting discussion of problems caused by some short-term vacation home rentals, Pine Knoll Shores Manager Julie Anderson is urging owners of those kinds of properties to contact her “to be part of a mutually beneficial solution for this community.”
NC History Theater's original musical 'Bushwhackers' takes the stage this weekend
The original musical Bushwhackers is taking the stage this weekend in New Bern. Put on by the North Carolina History Theater, the show tells the story of Keith and Melinda Blalock -- a young couple from the mountains whose nascent marriage is tested by the Civil War. The show opens...
Craven County Intersection Will Become All-Way Stop
A T-intersection outside of downtown New Bern will become an all-way stop to improve highway safety. The change will be made on Tuesday morning at Madam Moores Lane and Howell Road, after the N.C. Department of Transportation reviewed crash patterns and traffic counts. Currently, drivers only on Madam Moores Lane...
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