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Agile pollinator gets busy
An agile, busy and well-laden pollinator nearly blends into the yellow of a sunflower recently in a barely maintained part of a garden near Morehead City. Photo: Mark Hibbs. The North Carolina coast is spectacular. When you purchase a North Carolina Coastal Federation license plate, you help keep our coast healthy and beautiful. Learn more!
Holland Topolski, 47; service July 20
Holland Joseph Topolski, 47, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, July 15, 2024. A funeral service to honor Holland’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 20th, at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, July 19th at Munden Funeral Home.
Marlins heating up as season draws to a close, winning 5 of last 6 after losing 8 of 10
MOREHEAD CITY — The Marlins are making it interesting as the Coastal Plain League regular season winds down. Morehead City has won five of its last six after suffering a three-game losing streak and dropping eight of 10.
Man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2020 Atlantic Beach shooting death
BEAUFORT — District Attorney Scott Thomas announced Thursday that Shaquille O’Neil Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon by a Carteret County jury on July 12 after a four-day trial. Carter was sentenced to two consecutive active sentences totaling a...
Area Death Notices - July 16, 17 & 18
Michele Rae Maier, 65, of Newport, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing & Rehab Center.A memorial service to honor Michele's life will be held at Munden Funeral Home. Service details and Michele's complete obituary will be shared once finalized.
7 Adorable Small Towns on the Atlantic Coast to Visit in 2024
From the northern coasts of Maine to the southern beaches of Florida, the Atlantic Coast of the United States is a long and varied place of geographic splendor. Here, breathtaking vistas, beautiful ocean waves, and loads of cool breezes make the towns and communities truly unique and special destinations to visit. Add in fascinating histories of America’s past, and these great towns on the US Atlantic Coast are true treasures waiting to be experienced in 2024. So come visit the American Atlantic Coast and see these adorable and inviting towns that will surely create lasting memories for all ages of travelers.
Cape Carteret Planning Board to begin discussing significant Unified Development Ordinance
CAPE CARTERET — The Cape Carteret Planning Board is scheduled Tuesday evening to begin discussion of a significant amendment to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that would more specifically list several permitted and special uses in the B-20 and B-30 (business) zoning districts. The meeting will begin...
Extra patrols taking place to crack down on speeding, wreckless boating around Pine Knoll Shores
Police in Pine Knoll Shores are working to make the water a safer place after concerns from the community at a recent town board meeting. WNCT's Olivia Wolfson reporting.
Work on schedule for new classroom addition to open in August at Broad Creek Middle School; work underway for additions, renovations at West Carteret High
CARTERET COUNTY — Work is on schedule for the completion of a $9.48 million classroom addition and renovations in August at Broad Creek Middle School (BCMS). Plus, a cafeteria expansion project was finished in February at the school. The cafeteria can seat about 300 students.
Why more students choose community college: practical programs, growing opportunities
New Bern, CRAVEN COUNTY — The people visiting Craven College Community at their open house Thursday said community college is quickly becoming a top choice for them. The U.S. Census reports that while college enrollment took a hit during the pandemic in 2020, it has been steadily increasing since then.
Prioritizing God’s holy institution
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... To be successful in every institution hinge upon one knowing what comes first, second, and third in lieu of their response and reactions to the institutional needs. To be abreast of the institutions can aid one in being successful in some very important places...
Bridgeton, Plymouth swear in new police chiefs
PLYMOUTH, N.C. (WNCT) — In both Bridgeton and Plymouth, the new chiefs have a lot to say about their goals for the position and the legacy they hope to leave. Chief Katie Johnson joined Bridgeton’s Police Department back in 2012. As Craven County’s first female police chief, she says she hopes to inspire others. “If […]
Project Lifesaver aids New Bern elderly; local first responders see positive impact
Last year, New Bern implemented a program to help return elderly people to their homes. News12 spoke with first responders about how it's been going so far. 'Project Lifesaver" has only been used nine times in the past year, but first responders tell us it's been incredibly useful. This bracelet,...
In dramatic switch, ex-deputy charged in skirmish at historic NC Native American site
A former Onslow County Sheriff’s Office deputy is now charged with assault and more linked to a June confrontation near a Native American archaeological site located in a stalled housing development. Carteret County officials also dropped charges against a Native American person who was originally the sole person charged...
These Are The 4 Most Charming North Carolina Towns To Move To
With the popularity and availability of remote work, you can quite literally work from anywhere. This means you may one to call one of these charming North Carolina towns home. Because as the cost of living continues to skyrocket, you can get a lot more out of your money living outside the major cities. (But still get paid like you’re living there).
Carteret County schools launch Stuff the Bus to aid families with school supplies
Carteret County schools are hosting the Stuff the Bus event in order to get basic school supplies to families in need during the first week of August. From August 2-4, both Walmart and Staples in Morehead City will be collecting supplies from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday while being open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
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