Emerald Isle, NC Health

MOREHEAD CITY — The VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, formerly located in Newport, has moved to a newly renovated and larger facility at 2900 Arendell St. While the doors of the new clinic opened in late February, the ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for the facility, located in the old Goody’s Family Store next to Big Lots.

The Hope Regala begins tonight at River Dunes with BBQ and Bluegrass at 6p. Saturday night, it’s the Regala with dinner, live & silent auctions, and live music under the big tent. Tickets for both events have sold out, but you’re invited to check at the registration desk to see if there have been any cancellations.

The U.S. reported over 620,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 17, bringing the total count to more than 81.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 992,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In […]

MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — The VA Outpatient Clinic in Morehead City has a new location. It is now located on 2900 Arendell Street. The clinic has doubled in size and currently treats 7,200 local veterans. The clinic has expanded its mental health and physical therapy services and has...

The U.S. reported over 562,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 15, bringing the total count to more than 81.4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 991,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

BEAUFORT — The County Board of Education, during its meeting May 9, approved revisions to its communicable disease policy reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy was among several revised by the board as recommended by the NC School Boards Association. “These revisions reflect modifications in state...

The U.S. reported over 463,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 10, bringing the total count to more than 81.0 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Flags were lowered to half-staff as the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 rose to 1 million. Eastern North Carolinians reflected on how the virus has impacted their lives. “My uncle did have to get hospitalized. He ended up getting pneumonia as a result of having COVID....

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Patient safety is the focal point of the newest Leapfrog Group report. More than 3,000 general hospitals across the country were graded on accidents, injuries, and patient infections.  Overall, North Carolina ranks first in the nation with almost 60% of hospitals receiving an “A” score. Here in the east, hospitals explained […]

BEAUFORT — The County Board of Education approved $3.77 million in budget amendments to a spending plan designed to address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the school system. Much of the money from the updated federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Stabilization (ESSERS) plan will be used...

The U.S. reported over 434,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 8, bringing the total count to more than 80.8 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 989,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

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CARTERET COUNTY — Carteret County Animal Control will have its next rabies vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Carteret County Health Department in Morehead City. It will be Saturday, May, 14, 2022. The vaccination clinic will be a drive-thru clinic with all...

The U.S. reported over 393,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 3, bringing the total count to more than 80.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 986,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

MOREHEAD CITY — Carteret County animal control will hold its next free rabies vaccination clinic 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 14, in the parking lot of the Carteret County Health Department, 3820 Bridges Street, Morehead City. The vaccination clinic will be drive-thru with all owners staying in their...

The U.S. reported over 356,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 1, bringing the total count to more than 80.4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 985,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

Eastern North Carolina — People across eastern North Carolina have an opportunity to help area service members by donating to "Bags for the Brave.”. Navy Federal Credit Union, the USO of North Carolina and NewsChannel 12 are collecting personal care items for service members. For the entire month of...

The U.S. reported over 309,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending April 26, bringing the total count to more than 80.2 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 983,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

Is your child in the car seat properly? That's a question potential child passenger safety technician students were aiming to answer Friday at a car seat clinic. Ten students from the certification program were testing out car seats for free in the Lowe's parking lot in Jacksonville.