CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 1, 2026) – Carteret County Department of Social Services will host a pinwheel planting at the Carteret County Courthouse in Beaufort at 9 a.m. Monday, April 6, to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 1, 2026) – Carteret Co. is hosting a free latex paint recycling program throughout the month of April. Residents can drop off old or unused paint at two locations: 800 Hibbs Rd. in Newport and 485 Harkers Island Rd. in Otway. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 1, 2026) – The Carteret County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) during its March 31 meeting. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (March 2, 2026) – As property fraud schemes grow more complex, the Carteret County Register of Deeds is reminding residents of the Recording Notification Service (RNS), a free tool designed to safeguard property records. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (March 2, 2026) – With 7,677 ballots already cast—a 13.4% early turnout—Carteret County election officials are preparing for a final surge of voters for the March primary on Tuesday. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2026) – The Carteret County DSS has received a $7,807 donation from Jim Dandy Convenience Stores, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and the Humanitarian Endowment for Lasting Public Support to benefit local foster care programs. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Dec. 29, 2025) – Carteret County has selected William Charles Matthias II to serve as its new Emergency Services Director beginning Jan. 26, 2026. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 5, 2025) – Carteret County has launched its 15-year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Shoreline Access Plan, a long-range effort that will guide future growth, services, and overall quality of life. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (October 20, 2025) – The Carteret County Health Department has been recognized as the 2025 Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow Health Department of the Year by the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA). Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2025) – A record 65 participants from the Carteret County Senior Games have qualified and registered to attend the 2025 North Carolina Senior Games State Finals. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (July 29, 2025) – Carteret County, Core Care, and Carteret Health Care (CHC) today announced an upcoming transition in primary care services at the Sea Level clinic, located at 458 Hwy 70 in eastern Carteret County. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (July 22, 2025) – Newly appointed members of the Carteret County Board of Elections were sworn in Tuesday to begin their two-year terms. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (July 22, 2025) – The Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center, home to Carteret County Senior Services, has again been designated a Center of Excellence by NCDAAS, the highest recognition available to senior centers in the state. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (May 7, 2025) – The Carteret County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents to an ongoing phone scam where individuals are falsely identifying themselves as law enforcement officers to extort money. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 14, 2025) – More than 50 community members packed the Beaufort Train Depot on Saturday for a public forum addressing the impact of fentanyl in Carteret County. Read on...
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (January 28, 2025) – With property fraud schemes becoming increasingly sophisticated, Carteret County is encouraging residents to take advantage of a free service designed to protect their most valuable asset – their home. Read on...
We’re honored to announce that Carteret County has been selected to participate in the highly competitive Our State, Our Homes (OSOH) program by Carolina Across 100 at UNC-Chapel Hill! News Release
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 3, 2024) – Carteret County Government (CCG) has been awarded a prestigious financial upgrade by Fitch Ratings, moving from a ‘AA+’ to an ‘AAA’ Issuer Default Rating and General Obligation bond rating. Read on...
