News Releases

  1. Carteret County Health Department encourages back-to-school immunizations

    CARTERET COUNTY, NC (July 13, 2023) – While it seems that the school year just ended, the CCHD reminds parents and guardians of school age and college-bound students not to wait until the last minute for back-to-school immunizations. Read on...

  2. Hurricane preparedness starts now as season approaches

    CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 27, 2023) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has declared April 30-May 6, 2023, as Hurricane Preparedness Week. Read on...

  3. Pinwheel Garden to raise child abuse awareness in Carteret County

    CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 30, 2023) – As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Carteret County DSS, Carteret Children’s Advocacy Center, and Carteret County Guardian ad Litem Program will plant a pinwheel garden in Beaufort on April 4. Read on...

  4. Carteret County Health Department celebrates National Public Health Week 2023

    CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 29, 2023) – The Carteret County Health Department (CCHD) is joining other public health agencies in observing National Public Health Week from April 3 - 9, 2023. Read on...

  5. Rape Crisis Program to hold multiple events for sexual assault awareness month

    CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 29, 2023) – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the Rape Crisis Program (RCP) of Carteret County will host a myriad of events observing SAAM throughout the month. Read on...

  6. Carteret County hosting medication disposal on April 22

    Carteret County, NC (April 14, 2023) – The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement agencies and partners across the county for the semi-annual Operation Medicine Drop prescription drug take-back event on April 22. Read on...

  7. Free SCAM JAM event aims to help older adults recognize fraud, deceptions

    CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 22, 2023) – Carteret County Aging Services, in partnership with Carteret County Friends of Aging, is hosting a Scam Jam on March 31 at the Leon Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center, 3820 Galantis Drive, Morehead City. Read on...

  8. Carteret County DSS recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month

    CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 28, 2023) – April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time when child wellness and child welfare organizations across North Carolina, and the nation, elevate the importance of creating systems and programs Read on...

  9. Carteret County receives monetary donation to benefit local foster children

    CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 16, 2023) – This week, Jim Dandy Convenience Stores and Coca-Cola Consolidated presented a $5,000 donation to Carteret County Department of Social Services (DSS) to support local foster care programs. Read on...

  10. Carteret County to begin accepting low-income energy assistance program (LIEAP) applications Dec. 1

    CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County will begin accepting applications for LIEAP, the annual energy assistance program, for adults who are at least 60 years old or disabled on Dec. 1, 2022. Read on...
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