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One person extracted following rollover crash in Newport
Newport, NC — One person was extricated from a vehicle following a rollover crash in Newport earlier today, May 1. First responders from Havelock Fire Department, Newport Fire Department and Newport Police responded to the scene. Fire crews began providing aid and successfully removed the patient from the overturned...
Victim of fatal bicycle crash in Newport identified
NEWPORT, Carteret County — A bicycle rider that was hit and killed on U.S. Highway 70 in Newport Saturday, Apr. 27, 2024 has been identified. Law enforcement said Louis Albert Stormes, 70, was struck by a vehicle at around 4:30 a.m. that morning. Stormes was also hit by a...
Debra Guthrie, 66; service May 3
Debra Guthrie, 66, of Bettie, died, April 28, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center. A funeral service to honor Debra’s life will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, May 3rd, at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is May 9 in Morehead City
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — The Morehead City Police and Fire-EMS departments are encouraging the public to participate in their inaugural Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Thursday, May 9. This American Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Morehead City Recreation Center, 1600 Fisher Street, from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Appointments […]
Roger Rancer, 69; incomplete
Roger Ty Rancer, 69, formerly of Greensboro, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home in Beaufort. Arrangements will be announced by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.
MCMS students win second consecutive national Vocabulary Bowl
— Morehead City Middle School (MCMS), for the second consecutive time, has claimed the top national spot in its division in the Spring 2024 Vocabulary Bowl. The spring competition drew more than 160,000 students from 1,800 schools.
Newport eyeing unique investment opportunity with NC CLASS
NEWPORT — The town of Newport is exploring new ways to generate revenue without raising taxes. At the last monthly meeting on April 11, the town council saw a presentation from NC CLASS, a local government investment program that is already growing from its start in this state just over a year ago.
Monica Quidley, 90; service held
Monica Quidley, 90, formerly of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her home in Easley, South Carolina. A funeral service to honor Monica’s life was held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 30th, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. Interment followed at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort, NC. The family received friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, April 29th, at Munden Funeral Home.
POLICE: Bicyclist struck and killed in Carteret County crash
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Authorities say a bicyclist has died after a crash on Saturday morning in Newport in Carteret County. According to Captain John Filson with the Newport Fire Department, the person was struck and killed on Highway 70 westbound at Roberts Road. He says accident is under investigation.
County hurricane expo at Crystal Coast Civic Center set May 6
BEAUFORT — In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, Carteret County Emergency Services is hosting its annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Monday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crystal Coast Civic Center at 3505 Arendell St. in Morehead City. This free, family-friendly event offers residents...
Peg Esbaugh, 96; service later
Margaret "Peg" Louise Ely Esbaugh, 96, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Morehead City. A Memorial Service to honor Peg’s life will be held at Kempf Funeral Home in Marshall, Michigan, at a future date. A private interment will be at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall, Michigan.
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