Carteret County fisheries leader joins Trump for marine proclamation
Fri Jun 12 6:33 pm
WASHINGTON, DC — Brent Fulcher of Carteret County, chairman of the North Carolina Fisheries Association and a Southern Shrimp Alliance board member, stood with President Donald Trump and multiple Cabinet members Thursday afternoon as the president issued a proclamation opening…
Cape Carteret Commissioners adopt FY26-27 budget in split vote
Thu Jun 11 8:41 pm
CAPE CARTERET — In a 3-2 vote Monday evening, the Cape Carteret Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, which remains unchanged since its May proposal. Commissioners Courtney Barnhill, Eric Platania and David Monroe voted in…
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Brunswick County
Thu Jun 11 3:29 pm
MOREHEAD CITY – An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Brunswick County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.
Carteret County launches program to help families caring for loved ones with memory loss
Thu Jun 11 3:32 pm
CARTERET COUNTY – Caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia is demanding work. This summer, Carteret County Senior Services will launch a new Respite Program at the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center to give…
Cedar Point passes budget; property tax rate holds steady
Thu Jun 11 1:58 pm
CEDAR POINT — Cedar Point commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the town’s recommended budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at their May 27 meeting.
Billfish found inside stomach of 920-pound marlin donated to coastal researchers
Thu Jun 11 11:39 am
MOREHEAD CITY — A record-breaking blue marlin plus a team of marine scientists equals a massive research opportunity.
CCC adopts $36.1 million continuing budget resolution for ’27 fiscal year
Thu Jun 11 9:08 am
MOREHEAD CITY — The Carteret Community College Board of Trustees adopted a $36.1 million continuing budget resolution Wednesday that will guarantee bills can be paid until the N.C. General Assembly adopts its budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which begins…
Morehead City Council approves Spooner’s Cove site development master plan
Wed Jun 10 5:23 pm
MOREHEAD CITY — Plans for the Spooner’s Cove residential and commercial development took another step forward Tuesday with the Morehead City Council’s approval of a site development master plan.
Morehead Council approves $42.1M budget, holds tax rate at 34.25 cents
Wed Jun 10 3:48 pm
MOREHEAD CITY — After a round of sometimes heated discussion, the Morehead City Council passed a proposed $42.1 million fiscal year 2027 budget as presented during its June 9 regular meeting. The budget represents a 3% spending reduction compared to…
Bogue to hold public hearing on proposed 2026-27 budget; possible adoption to follow
Wed Jun 10 9:57 am
BOGUE — The Bogue Town Council will hold a public hearing to take comments on the town’s proposed 2026-27 budget that is 48% less than the budget adopted this fiscal year.
Cherry Point schedules June training operations
Wed Jun 10 8:52 am
CHERRY POINT — Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will facilitate military training and special boat operations in its bordering waterways June 13-18.
Carteret County to mark America’s Semiquincentennial with free historical event at Civic Center
Wed Jun 10 8:09 am
MOREHEAD CITY — Carteret County will host a free, countywide America 250 celebration on June 20 to honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
