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CCC graduates, including moms, celebrate
— As well as a time for Carteret Community College (CCC) graduates to celebrate receiving degrees, moms were reveling in their accomplishments May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. “This is amazing. I’m showing that I can do this for myself and for her (her daughter) as...
Rebuilding of iconic El's Drive-in begins in Morehead City
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — A community food staple in Morehead City is getting a facelift. El's Drive-in has been in the city for 65 years and this is the first time customers can remember seeing it closed. El's Drive-in manager Shelton Franks said the remodeling has been in...
Area Death Notices - May 7, 8 & 9
David Willis Baker, 68, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.David's funeral arrangements and his complete obituary will be shared once finalized.Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.
Cougars advance to first-ever regional final in boys lacrosse with 15-7 victory over First Flight
OCEAN — History was made on Saturday as the Croatan boys lacrosse team trampled First Flight 15-7 in the fourth round of the 1A/2A/3A playoffs to advance to its first east regional final in program history. Since the boys lacrosse program was established in 2014, the Cougars have made...
Terry Gaskill, 59; service May 21
William “Terry” Gaskill, 59, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A memorial service to honor Terry’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 21st, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose Jr. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. The service will remain on the Funeral Home website for 90 days.
WNCT.com’s Food Truck Fridays: Garden of Eaten
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) — How about a taste of the Garden of Eaten rather than the Garden of Eden? CLICK HERE for more Food Truck Fridays Jordan Watson’s family started the food truck as an extension of their established business, Carolina Home & Garden around five years ago. Most of the time that’s where Garden […]
Severe weather possible on Wednesday and Thursday
There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity from Wednesday through Friday, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. A few of these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for severe weather occurring on Thursday. However, there is still some uncertainty regarding the exact timing and location of thunderstorm activity over the next several days.
Cougars cruise past Northern Nash in second round of baseball state playoffs
OCEAN — While you would think a second-round playoff game would be a nail-biter, the Croatan baseball team made it look easy. The Cougars routed Northern Nash 11-1 in a 10-run mercy-rule game Saturday night on their way to their second third-round, state-playoff berth in the last three seasons. The game was pushed to Saturday due to the threat of inclement weather on Friday.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive takes place in Carteret County
MOREHEAD CITY N.C. (WITN) - A Red Cross blood drive in Morehead City Thursday added some friendly competition between police and firefighters as donors could then vote on who they support. On Thursday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., dozens of donors flocked to the Morehead City Parks and...
Ernest Buck Sr., 77; service May 13
Ernest James Buck Sr., 77, of Newport, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Carteret Health Care. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, May 13th, at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Monday, May 13th, at Munden Funeral Home.
Man facing firearm theft and tampering charges, investigation ongoing
HAVELOCK, Craven County — A Havelock man was arrested on charges of firearm theft and tampering with the serial number on Tuesday, May 7. Havelock law enforcement responded to the area of Cedar Ridge Lane around 1:30 p.m. to try and locate a suspect that reportedly stole a firearm from a residence nearby.
Patients struggle retrieving records; dentist with suspended license unreachable
Morehead City, CARTERET COUNTY — Former patients at Parrot Dental demand answers Thursday after finding out their dentist’s license was suspended for the second time in less than three years. An inspection report shows the state board of dental examiners found evidence of cross contamination and issues with...
David Baker Jr., 68; service May 14
David Willis Baker Jr., 68, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Born on January 5, 1956, to the late David Willis Baker Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Elks Baker, David was known as “Buddy” to close friends and family in his hometown of Kinston. With a heartwarming love story, David married his high school sweetheart, Eliza, and together they built a beautiful life and family.
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