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Multiple departments respond to ENC fire, no injuries reported
CARTERET COUNTY — A fire broke out off Robert's Road in Carteret County Monday night, Apr. 15, 2024. Members of the Newport Fire Department said it was difficult to access and was estimated to be about five acres in size. They said the cause of the fire is unknown.
One killed in two-vehicle crash in Carteret County
CAPE CARTERET, N.C. (WNCT) — One person was killed and two were injured, one a 3-year-old, in a two-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday afternoon in Carteret County. Master Trooper Rico L. Stephens with the N.C. State Highway Patrol reports troopers responded at 1:14 p.m. to the two-vehicle crash on NC 58 just north of NC […]
Local preacher charged with killing neighbor's cat
NEWPORT — Jerry Allan Box, a local minister at the Original Free Will Baptist Church in Beaufort, turned himself in to the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office on April 12 after being charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor Cruelty to Animals for killing a cat. Box, 61, of Newport,...
Bridges Street Extension a go for 2029 construction
NEWPORT — A presentation from the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) at the town of Newport’s monthly meeting on Thursday provided clarity on one of the county’s largest upcoming transportation projects. Project engineer Jake Green delivered a slide show on the R-5727 Bridges Street Extension project that...
Carteret County commissioners approve pay increase for public safety employees
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — The Carteret County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a comprehensive plan to increase salaries for certified public safety employees during their monthly board meeting on Monday, April 15. The initiative aims to bolster recruitment and retention efforts within the Sheriff’s Office and 911 Consolidated Communications as the County seeks to fill […]
Carteret County Humane Society to offer Kids and Pet Safety Day
NEWPORT — The Carteret County Humane Society (CCHS) of Newport will hold a CCHS Kids and Pet Safety Day 1 to 3 p.m. May 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 1604 Arendell St., Morehead City. Organizers will teach children how to safely approach dogs and cats. They will also discuss...
Freeman pleads case on rezone
Citing the town’s 2019 land-use plan as well as traffic concerns, Swansboro Planning Board and town staff have recommended denying a request to rezone four parcels on Queens Creek Road. Junior Freeman of Emerald Coast Inc., on behalf of himself and other property owners, submitted the rezoning request.
After-hours business expo in Morehead City
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Carteret County’s 15th annual business-to-business expo is almost here!. This April 25th from 4-7:30 PM, Carteret County will be holding the Business After Hours Expo presented by Duke Energy where businesses or organizations will be on display in front of hundreds of potential partners, customers, collaborators, and corporate sponsors.
Bogue council approves special-use permit to allow entertainment, outdoor music in B-1 zone; update to streets, sidewalk ordinances
BOGUE — Following a public hearing April 15, the Bogue town council approved allowing entertainment and outdoor music as a special-use in the B-1 zoning district. The council also approved updates to the town’s streets and sidewalks ordinance that changes the minimum requirement for new ditch culverts installed in town from a 12-inch diameter to a 15-inch diameter.
STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
MOREHEAD CITY — The West Carteret girls soccer team has posted eight clean sheets with eight regular season matches remaining. The program record is believed to the 12 set in 2017 when the Patriots last won a conference championship.
Three arrested in Carteret County on multiple charges
Marshallberg, Carteret County — Two men and a woman were arrested on multiple drug related charges. Carteret County deputies pulled over a vehicle operated by Alex Christian Jones. A set of brass knuckles and suspected narcotics were seized during the traffic stop. Deputies found Jones at a home on Polly Hill Road in Marshallberg after obtaining warrants on Monday, April 8 for the following:
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