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Sophomores share conflicting opinions on Duke’s major declaration process
Duke sophomores expressed conflicting opinions on the major declaration process, pointing to students' ability to access their advisers and the amount of time they have to declare. Trinity College of Arts & Sciences undergraduates can declare their major anytime during their sophomore year, but no later than the Friday before...
Advisory against swimming posted at a sound-side site beach in Morehead City
An advisory against swimming has been posted at a sound-side site beach in Carteret County. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality says the water at the public access to Bogue Sound at Sunset Drive in Morehead City showed levels of bacteria higher than the state and national standard. Enterococci,...
West girls advance to third round in soccer for first time in seven years with 2-0 win over Franklinton
MOREHEAD CITY — The West Carteret girls soccer team keeps bringing back memories of 2017. The Patriots captured their first league title in seven years last week and on Thursday matched that year’s squad by advancing to the third round of the 3A state playoffs for the first time in seven years.
Post-Overdose Response Team responds to multiple calls since its creation
— The county’s Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT), which offers assistance during drug overdose emergency calls and provides other substance-use services, continues to remain busy since launching in August 2023. The PORT team, which has five members, has responded to 122 overdose response calls since August, received 101 client referrals...
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Carteret County annouces winner
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. Last Thursday morning, dozens of donors flocked to the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center to show their support...
Clinton earns season sweep of East in girls soccer in second round of state playofffs
BEAUFORT — The East Carteret girls soccer team failed to avenge its regular season blowout loss against Clinton on Thursday, as the Mariners lost 4-1 in the second round of the 2A state playoffs to the Dark Horses. Not only did Clinton hand the Mariners their biggest loss of...
West suffers tough 6-3 loss to Terry Sanford in second round of tennis postseason
FAYETTEVILLE — The West Carteret boys tennis team was a volley or two away from advancing to the third round of the dual-team state playoffs. The No. 18-seed Patriots (11-3) suffered a 6-3 loss to No. 2-seed Terry Sanford (10-0) in a match that could have gone either way.
CarolinaEast celebrates its staff for National Hospital Week
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Throughout this week and across the nation, people are recognizing hospitals, health systems, and providers as part of National Hospital Week. In New Bern, Carolina East said that they celebrate their hospital and the people in it every day, and they call it Health Care Week. Michael Smith, CarolinaEast president […]
Morehead City final budget workshop raises questions about funding projects
— The future funding of Morehead City’s nonprofit downtown revitalization commission along with a disagreement over the possible live-streaming of town council open meetings, were major topics of concern Tuesday during the city council’s final budget workshop prior to finalizing the city’s 2024-25 budget. A public hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., June 11 in the council chambers in city hall.
East's Thammavongsa ties for 11th at regional golf match to qualify for state tourney
MONROE — Kai Thammavongsa qualified for the 2A state championship golf tournament with a strong outing at the regional. The East Carteret senior shot an 84 to tie for 11th at Ironwood Golf and Country Club.
EI board receives manager’s proposed budget, cancels 2024 beach music festival
EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle commissioners Tuesday night seemed generally pleased with Town Manager Matt Zapp’s recommended 2024-25 budget, which calls for general fund expenditures $13,265,184 and no increase in the property tax rate of 16.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. One cent of that rate funds beach nourishment.
Croatan ends boys tennis season with 19-1 mark, falls to Fike in third round of state playoffs
WILSON — The Croatan boys tennis team saw its dual season end versus Fike for the second straight season. The No. 6-seed Cougars fell 5-1 in the third round after dropping a 6-0 contest to the Demons in the first round last year.
Swimming advisory in place for Carteret County beach access
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — An advisory against swimming has been issued at one sound-side location in Carteret County. Levels of bacteria exceeded the state's and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality standards. The advisory is in place at the public access to Bogue Sound at Sunset Drive in...
Lots of options for nearby collegiate baseball this summer
Summer college baseball is right around the corner, and the county has plenty of options within 100 miles to get that “boys of summer” fix. The closest place to find summer ball action is Big Rock Stadium in Morehead City, home of the Marlins.
New Bern police make arrest after man on bike robs woman
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Police in one Eastern Carolina city say they’ve caught a man for the violent robbery of a woman a week ago. New Bern police say David Singleton was arrested Sunday and charged with felony common law robbery. The robbery happened around 5:40 p.m. last...
New Bern Board of Aldermen postpones decision to support naming a section of the N.C. 43 Connector
The New Bern Board of Aldermen voted to table a decision to support naming a portion of the NC 43 Connector for the late Marvin L. Raines, Jr. On April 9, Kevin Roberts, Charles Cushman and Marvin’s son Michael Raines asked the Board of Aldermen to consider supporting their effort to name a section of the NC 43 Connector for Marvin Raines who passed away in 2013.
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