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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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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