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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...
$500K in boats stolen from Newport area, found later
NEWPORT - The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is actively working to locate the persons responsible for stealing $500,000 worth of boats on Saturday night off of Highway 24 in Newport. Altogether, four boats were taken and were later located on Monday morning, along with an additional boat that wasn’t...
Cyclones run past Warriors 6-1 into MACAA semis
For a team loaded with high-level youth soccer players at the middle school level, Community Christian may no longer be able to conceal its “secret weapon” in Gracie Beamon. The Cyclones junior defender played lockdown defense and even scored a goal, her third, as CCS knocked off visiting Gramercy Christian of Newport 6-1 in the first round of the Mid-Atlantic […] The post Cyclones run past Warriors 6-1 into MACAA semis first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bicyclist killed in Saturday morning crash
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) — The NC State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a bicyclist early Saturday. The Newport Fire Department first posted about the crash on its Facebook page. They reported it happened on Hwy. 70 West. Traffic was diverted from the area while the scene was being attended. The fire department […]
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...
School board to hold closed session May 2 to consider personnel matter
BEAUFORT — The Carteret County Board of Education (BOE) will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 to consider a personnel matter in closed session. The meeting will be in the school system’s central offices on Safrit Drive in Beaufort. Other than opening and closing in open session, the meeting will be held in closed session pursuant to NC General Statute 115C-318.11(a)(6). No action other than calling the meeting to order, and later adjourning is expected in open session, according to a meeting notice sent by the school system’s administrative office.
Croatan High School - Hazel Scott
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Hazel Scott and I will be graduating from Croatan High School in Newport, North Carolina. I plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fall and will study biology and minor in business. Some of my favorite hobbies are taking walks outside, going to the beach, exercising, spending time with family and friends, reading, and solving puzzles. I want to become a dentist in the future and help those in the community around me. While I’m sad to be leaving the people that I’ve grown up with, I am very excited for all of the new opportunities that come with going to college.
Lead hazard discovered in an elementary school raises concerns among parents
Swansboro, ONSLOW COUNTY — Concerns over lead contamination at Swansboro Elementary School prompted intervention from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), sparking immediate calls for action from worried parents. Following the discovery of lead buried beneath layers of paint at the school, the NCDHHS investigated....
Beaufort Wine & Food Festival continues its successful 20-year run with another big weekend
BEAUFORT — After four days of beautiful weather, adult beverages and cuisine at the Beaufort Wine & Food Festival, all that’s left to do is for the board to select a recipient for the proceeds earned from the multi-day fundraising event. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, Beaufort Wine &...
Morehead City brings back Alive at Five Concert Series
Morehead City, NC (4/26/24) – Downtown Morehead City, Inc. is excited to announce the line-up of the 2024 Alive at Five concert series! The free, family-friendly music series is an annual fundraiser for Downtown Morehead City, Inc., and this year, the concerts will be hosted in a new location at Katherine Davis Park, 601 Arendell […]
Maxine Hedman, 80; no service
Maxine Hedman, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Maxine was born on November 9, 1943, in Kane, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry and June Baughman. She was a beloved school teacher who dedicated over 20 years to shaping the minds of many students. Maxine was known for her patience, kindness, and unwavering support for all those under her guidance. Her love for the Lord showed through in all she did.
CCS scores 8 late to beat Gramercy
Community Christian School varsity baseball head coach Andy Jackson would prefer his Cyclones schedule their offensive outbursts earlier in games rather than later, but was happy to get an 11-3 victory over Gramercy Christian on Monday, April 29, in the first round of the Mid-Atlantic Christian Athletic Association 2-A playoffs. The Cyclones erupted for eight runs in the bottom of […] The post CCS scores 8 late to beat Gramercy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County health department, Peer Recovery Center to hold ‘Safe Summer Cookout’ May 7
— The Carteret County Health Department (CCHD) Post Overdose Response Team (PORT), in partnership with the Peer Recovery Center of Carteret County, is hosting the “Safe Summer Cookout” event on Tuesday, May 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Peer Recovery Center...
Havelock High School - Hunter Sinsel
BIOGRAPHY: Hello my name is Hunter Sinsel and I am a senior at Havelock High School, in Havelock, North Carolina. I have attended Havelock High School since freshman year. Along these four years I have had many adventures and met many different people along the way. I am the oldest child, I have a younger brother who is in 7th grade and we live with my parents. I try my best to do as much as I can for him. I try my best to never show him my flaws. I want him to be better than I am like my father wants me to be better then he is. With this I will be the first person in my family to attend college, I will be attending the University of Mount Olive. I was given the opportunity to play baseball there was well. I will be majoring in nursing so after I graduate I can join the US Airforce. Once in I plan on becoming a pararescuemen, this is someone who gets to go save people in desperate or dire emergencies and serve medical attention to them. I will always try my best to help others even no matter what the situation. With this I am very grateful that I was chosen to be interviewed for Havelock High School Class of 2024.
Sea turtles are coming … sea turtles are coming! Fishing picks up noticeably with warmer weather
“Turtles beach to nest/Green, hawks, loggs, Kemps, leathers/Hatched…return to sea.”. With the end of beach driving here in Emerald Isle where I live on April 30, as indicated by my crude Haiku, May 1 starts the beginning of sea turtle nesting season in North Carolina and specifically on Bogue Banks, assisted by a community of dedicated volunteers.
Ceremony dedicates the Charters of Freedom monument at Carteret County Courthouse
BEAUFORT - On April 27 at 302 Courthouse Square in Beaufort, a ceremony was held from 11 a.m. to noon to dedicate the recently installed Charters of Freedom. The event honored the permanent display of full-scale replicas of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence, which are permanently engraved on bronze plates and housed inside a brick structure. Foundation Forward Inc., a nonprofit educational organization with headquarters in North Carolina, made them possible.
Holly Oswald, 58; service later
Holly Funk Oswald, 58, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. Holly was born on December 20, 1965, in Rocky Mount, NC, to the late Paul and Shirley Funk. She attended First Methodist Church in Morehead City where she enjoyed her church family. Holly found joy in companionship and shared laughter with dear friends, always ready for a fun outing or long chat. She was happiest when she was at the beach where she enjoyed the peacefulness of the shore and soaking in the sun. Known for her nurturing spirit, Holly embraced her role as a loving mother and a proud grandmother.
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