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Six arrested on various drug charges in Carteret County
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of six people on various drug charges and seized a large amount of drugs during the execution of a search warrant on Thursday. The arrests were made at 104 Croatan Dr. in Newport. According to a media release, officials said detectives confiscated […]
Explore new career paths at the NC Works-Onslow job fair
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Discover new career opportunities at a job fair happening in Onslow County on Tuesday, June 11. The NC Works-Onslow Job Fair is set to take place from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Burton Cowell Post-265 located at 146 Broadhurst Road in Jacksonville.
Emerald Isle board votes 4-1 to approve 2024-25 budget with no tax increase, some fee increases
EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday night to approve the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, which includes retention of the current property tax rate of 16.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. The board acted after a public hearing in which no one opposed adoption. Commissioners’ monthly...
Morehead City property tax discrepancy questioned
MOREHEAD CITY — Morehead City Town Council's vote Tuesday evening to raise the city's property taxes by 3 cents is proving to be controversial but not from any comments made by city taxpayers but instead the town of Beaufort. On May 28, the Morehead City Council met for a...
CCC adopts $27.9 million continuing budget resolution
— The Carteret Community College Board of Trustees adopted a $27.9 million continuing budget resolution Wednesday that will guarantee bills can be paid until the N.C. General Assembly adopts its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which begins July 1. “This is required if the state doesn’t adopt a budget...
Police operation underway at 9 Foot Road and Croatan Drive, Carteret County
NEWPORT, Carteret County — A large police presence is currently in the area of 9 Foot Road and Croatan Drive in Newport. Carteret County's SRT Team along with detectives were executing a search warrant at the residence located at 104 Croatan Drive regarding a drug operation, according to Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck.
Beaufort Board of Commissioners vote unanimously to pass 2025 budget
BEAUFORT — In Beaufort’s regular Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, the commissioners voted on the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, and it turned out to be an open-and-shut deal. Without any additional discussion from the commissioners and with only one person speaking during the public hearing portion...
The Salvation Army leaders to transfer; community farewell June 12
— After serving five years as leaders of The Salvation Army of Carteret County, Maj. Aaron Goldfarb and his wife, Capt. Jamie Goldfarb, are transferring to a new post. The couple’s last day in the county will be Sunday, June 16. They are transferring to The Salvation Army of the Sandhills in Fayetteville.
Police release name of man killed in officer-involved shooting Wednesday
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Jacksonville Police Department has released the name of a man who died Wednesday morning at his house on New River Drive. Officers were called to 701 New River Drive early Wednesday morning for a domestic disturbance and shots fired call. Jacksonville police say Jammie Mitchell,...
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores to hosts family painting nights this summer
PINE KNOLL SHORES, Carteret County — The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is hosting two family painting nights this summer. Each night of family fun will take place from 6:30-8:30 pm with offers of different painting opportunities. The first is June 27 with colorful sea stars and the...
38 Special ready to go “Rockin’ Into the Night” for CCC Foundation’s Celebration on the Sound
MOREHEAD CITY — Celebration on the Sound is welcoming all to come “Rockin’ Into the Night” with 38 Special on Thursday. The Carteret Community College (CCC) Foundation is hosting the band with opener Emily Ann Roberts for the third annual concert held at the college.
Beaufort Rotary Road Race sees good turnout with 281 being most finishers since 2021
BEAUFORT — The Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race enjoyed its best turnout in three years Saturday on Front Street. Organized by the Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary event, now “45 years and still going strong,” the event saw 281 runners and walkers finish the race. There were 295 in 2021.
Two arrested in Havelock on drug charges
HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — Two men are facing drug charges after their arrest in Havelock on May 31. Havelock police officers responded to the Burger King at 102 E. Main St. at around 1 p.m. on May 31 for drug activity that was reported. Officers found 1.6 grams of white powder in a plastic bag […]
Hope Mission to kick off substance use recovery beach outreach
— Hope Mission of Carteret County will kick off a beach outreach effort June 28 to help those in need of substance use and mental health recovery services in North Carolina. Hope Mission will kick off its 2024 “Peers on the Beach” campaign from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 28 at the Circle in Atlantic Beach. It will feature music, food and information. Guest speakers, including N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley as the keynote speaker, will speak beginning about 10:30 a.m.
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