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One woman drowns, another victim, bystander rescued from water in Emerald Isle
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Emergency services responded to Ocean Drive in Emerald Isle Thursday for a water rescue. Upon arrival, emergency crews found two victims and a bystander rescuer 50-60 feet from the shore. Ocean rescue and fire department employees brought all three people to shore. The emergency call was received around 4:15 p.m. […]
Woman convicted in Death by Distribution Case in Carteret County
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — A 42-year-old woman pled guilty to death by distribution of controlled substances in the death of 30-year-old Pawnee Schmitz. Carteret County Sheriff’s deputies found Schmitz’s phone at the scene and found conversations regarding drug purchases with multiple individuals the night before Schmitz’s death. Search warrants for Schmitz’s phone records resulted in […]
Atlantic Beach receives final FEMA flood map update, effective 2025
ATLANTIC BEACH, Carteret County — Town officials have officially received the Letter of Final Determination from FEMA regarding the preliminary flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panels in Atlantic Beach. These panels are set to go into effect on January 17, 2025. The Carteret County IT Department/GIS Division has created...
Charter boat captains wary of crippling effects from proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike rule change
— A long-standing conflict between for-hire charters and commercial fishermen and North Atlantic right whale conservation efforts is poised to intensify in the wake of a suggested rule change. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed an amendment to expand the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule,...
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
Two lawsuits, federal and state probes shackle North Carolina election board
(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits, one federal investigation and one state investigation have created quite a first 26 days of July for the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Chaired by Democrat Alan Hirsch, the panel was hit with a second litigation on Friday, this time by the state Democratic Party. Plaintiffs ask in Wake County Superior Court to have the We the People Party, approved July 16, removed from the November ballot. ...
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