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NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The New Bern Police Department and Fire-Rescue are putting a twist on their Annual Battle of the Badges competition on Thursday. This year, they’re calling it the United Badges Blood Drive. Last year, the American Red Cross says that the drive collected over 250 units of blood and are hoping […]

New Bern residents can expect to see a higher electric bill this month. Starting July 1, the city is enacting a 6% increase in electric rates that will continue for one year. The New Bern Board of Aldermen approved the increase at its June 25 meeting, citing a $3 million deficit in electric operations. City Manager Foster Hughes attributed the deficit to inflation, network expansion, and rate cuts from 2015, 2016, and 2017.

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Deborah Dean Riggs “Dede” Worley, 72, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and service. “Dede” was born to the late Gilbert Riggs and Jerry Anne Campbell on November 30, 1951, in Morehead City, North Carolina....

NEWPORT, Carteret County — An unoccupied Newport home was severely damaged due to a structure fire early Wednesday morning, according to Newport fire officials. Fire crews responded to a residence off Howard Road for an active fire on July 17 around 5:30am. Video footage shows first responders fighting heavy...

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.

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!

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WECT) – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Coastal Management is accepting public comments on potential changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The proposal includes, per the NCDEQ DCM:. “Modifying the boundaries and timing seasonal speed restrictions of 10...

Where do you like to go when you need to get away? Is it a day trip to a nearby park, beach, lake, or mountain? How about an overnight stay at a hotel a few hours away or camping at one of the many wonderful campgrounds around the state? For me, I’ve always loved a getaway to a small town where I can explore all that it has to offer including its cafes and restaurants, shops, museums, hiking trails, parks, or anything, really! Just to get away to another place for a few days works wonders for my soul. If you need a small-town getaway in North Carolina, I suggest you make your way to the charming coastal town of Beaufort. And I’m about to show you all the things to do in Beaufort for your getaway!

NEW BERN, Craven County — The New Bern Police Department and New Bern Fire-Rescue are teaming up with the American Red Cross for the United Badges Blood Drive in Craven County. It's all happening on Thursday, July 18, 2024. You can head over to the "Knights of Columbus" on...

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. WNCT's Sarah Gray Barr reporting.

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).

New Bern, Craven County — Musical performers from around the world will take to the stage this weekend. New Bern nonprofit “Arts to End Genocide” will host the “Global Citizenship Music Festival”. It’s a free concert, but donations are welcome. AEG helps women and...

All the tears shed when El’s Drive-In closed for summer could cut a new inlet through Carteret County. The owners promised that the beloved Morehead City landmark would return this fall after renovations. They also opened an outpost in up the coast in Smyrna. Nonetheless, a hole remains in the hearts of locals who still remember when El Franks opened this go-to for the famous N.C. shrimp burger in 1959.

PINE KNOLL SHORES, Carteret County —During the afternoon of Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Chief Ryan Thompson of the Pine Knoll Shores Police Department joined a NC Wildlife Officer on patrol along the canal and Bogue Sound. At the recent Board of Commissioners meeting, a concerned citizen addressed the issue...

Eleanor “Ellie” Morton Lewis, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 20, 1934 in Fredericksburg, Va. a daughter of the late Jonah and Laura Strother Sullivan. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 18, at 2 p.m. at Freedom Way Baptist Church with Pastors Travis Moots and Steve Petty officiating. Burial will follow at the Morton Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Ellie was a loved and respected day care teacher loving and helping raise and nurture many children in the Swansboro area. She loved her Lord and loved worshipping Him with her family and friends. She is survived by her children, George Barth (Betty Lou) of Del., Bettie Weaver (John Green) of Hubert, Sheila Fulcher (Dewayne Rivenbark) of Hubert, Sherry Cuellar (Max) of Swansboro, and Emmett H. Morton, Jr. (Pam) of Swansboro; grandchildren, Joey, Brittany, Bridgett, and Brandi; great-grandchildren, Devin, Speirs, Wyatt, Titus, Presley, Ruby, Olivia, and Taylar Shay; and siblings, James Sullivan of Md, Robert Sullivan of N.C., Eva Miller of Md., and Stella Morrison of Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Emmett H. Morton, Sr. and Garland Lewis; and siblings, Reginal Sullivan, Arlene Haney, Gladys Williams and Louis Peterson. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Freedom Way Baptist Church, Remodeling Fund, 207 Queens Rd., Hubert, N.C., 28539. Online condolences may be shared at jonesfh.org. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home-Swansboro.

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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.

We are getting ready to start the college football silly season and SEC Media days are going on now and the South Carolina Gamecocks just picked up a verbal commitment from one of Havelock’s big stars. Donovan Darden says he’s headed to South Carolina to play football in 2025...