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Posted on: November 10, 2021

11/10 - Sugarloaf Study; CBRA for the Birds; Holden Beach; Storm: MORE

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Beach News (11/1/2021) - The End of the Community Rating System?; Endangered Species Policy Turnaround; Hatteras Inlet

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Posted on: June 28, 2022

Candidate filing for Harkers Island Sanitary District

Candidate Filing 2022 - Harkers Island Sanitary

Candidate filing for Harkers Island Sanitary District will begin at noon on Friday, July 1 and end at noon on Friday, July 15 at the Carteret County Board of Elections, 1702 Live Oak Street, Suite 200, Beaufort.

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Board of Elections
Posted on: June 9, 2022

Candidate Filing for Carteret County Soil and Water Conservation District

Candidate Filing 2022 - Soil and Water

Candidate filing for Carteret County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor will begin at noon on Monday, June 13 and end at noon on Friday, July 1 at the Carteret County Board of Elections, 1702 Live Oak Street, Suite 200, Beaufort.

Candidates mu...

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Board of Elections
Posted on: April 21, 2022

One-Stop Early Voting starts Thursday

VOTING 2022

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – One-stop absentee voting for the 2022 statewide primary begins in Carteret County on Thursday, April 28, running through Saturday, May 14. Voters may vote at any of the three locations located around Carteret County.

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Board of Elections
Posted on: April 19, 2022

NCSBE: Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for May 17 Primary and Municipal Elections

Raleigh, N.C. - The regular voter registration deadline is Friday, April 22 for North Carolinians who want to vote on Primary Election Day, May 17, or by mail.The following are nine reminders for voters and prospective voters as this deadline approaches:

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Board of Elections
Posted on: March 23, 2022

NCSBE: Voters Be Ready: Mass Mailings Have Begun

Raleigh, N.C. - 10:31 a.m: A number of voter advocacy and political organizations have begun to send mass mailings to voters and prospective voters across North Carolina as the 2022 statewide primary election approaches.

The State Board welcomes efforts to...

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Posted on: March 14, 2022

NCSBE: Ballot Tracking Available Again for Absentee-By-Mail Voters

Raleigh, N.C. - Absentee-by-mail voters in North Carolina will be able to track the status of their ballots for the May 17 statewide primary election. The State Board of Elections is again offering a service called BallotTrax, which was first available in...

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

West Beaufort Boat Access reopens after renovation

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (May 24, 2023) – Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Carteret County government is pleased to announce the newly renovated West Beaufort Boat Access is now open.

The boat access, on Town Creek Drive in Beaufort, has...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Carteret County Sheriff reminds citizens to put safety first this Memorial Day

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (May 23, 2023) – With Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck would like to remind citizens and visitors to be safe. This long weekend is typically packed with celebratory events like ...

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Carteret County to hold Senior Lifestyle Expo in May to celebrate Older Americans Month

Senior Lifestyle Expo

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (May 10, 2023) – Carteret County Aging Services is celebrating Older Americans Month by holding its annual Senior Lifestyle Expo. The expo welcomes both seniors and caregivers the opportunity to learn more about the multitude o...

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Posted on: May 4, 2023

West Beaufort Boat Access and parking area to temporarily close for renovations

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (May 4, 2023) – The West Beaufort Boat Access, at 138 Town Creek Drive, Beaufort, will temporarily close for renovations and upgrades on Monday, May 8, 2023. The facility will remain closed for approximately two weeks...

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: Public Notice of possible quorum

PUBLIC NOTICE: April 28, 2023

Carteret County Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Lori R. Turner has issued a public notice that a quorum of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners may be present Friday, April 28, for a Stanton Landing neighborhood tour...

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

Hurricane preparedness starts now as season approaches

Hurricane Preparedness

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 27, 2023) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has declared April 30-May 6, 2023, as Hurricane Preparedness Week. Carteret County Emergency Services urges all Carteret County residents to take time to prepare for the upcoming hu...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Drug take back nets 294 pounds of prescription drugs in Carteret County

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 25, 2023) – The spring Operation Medicine Drop resulted in more than 220,000 dosage units of prescription drugs weighing a combined total of 294 pounds.

Residents of Carteret County were able to bring unused or expired ...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

Litter Free Land and Sea volunteers clean up 2,500 pounds of litter in Carteret County

2023 Down East Crew

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 24, 2023) – On Saturday, April 22, volunteers all across Carteret County helped clean up our community during the countywide litter cleanup event. 

The event, hosted by Litter Free Land and Sea and Cart...

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

Carteret County celebrates National Library Week April 23-29

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 20, 2023)  April 23-29, 2023 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. During this week...

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

Free Senior Shred-a-Thon at Leon Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center in Morehead City

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 20, 2023) – Identity theft has quickly become one of the most prevalent and costly crimes happening today. To help combat the issue, Carteret County Aging Services is hosting a free Shred-a-Thon event to reduce the cha...

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Posted on: April 19, 2023

Carteret County to hold annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo

Hurricane Expo 2023

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 19, 2023) – The annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo will take place in Carteret County on Monday, May 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, located at 3505 Arendell Street in Morehead City.

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Litter Free Land and Sea seeking volunteers for litter sweep on April 22

Litter Free Land and Sea - Carteret County

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 14, 2023) – Litter Free Land and Sea is recruiting volunteers for the annual spring countywide litter cleanup day, where volunteer groups across the county can team up to pick up litter in the community.

The clea...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Carteret County to offer free drop-off for hazardous household items

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 14, 2023) – The Carteret County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Carteret County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming household haza...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Carteret County hosting medication disposal on April 22

Operation Medicine Drop - April 22, 2023 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

County mourns loss of Jaime Hicks Long, human resources director

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 11, 2023) – It is with the deepest sadness and heaviest of hearts that Carteret County Government must share that CCG Human Resources Director Jaime Hicks Long passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at her Moreh...

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Posted on: April 6, 2023

Litter Free Land and Sea hosting free tarp giveaway

Secure Your Load

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 6, 2023) – In an effort to reduce the amount of roadside litter and debris, Litter Free Land and Sea, in partnership with Tractor Supply Co. of Morehead City and GFL Environmental, will be giving away tarps to residents to secur...

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Posted on: April 6, 2023

New playground equipment opens for fun at Carteret County parks

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 6, 2023) – Carteret County has completed the installation of new playgrounds at Eastern Park and Western Park and the facilities are now open for public use. The project included the demolition and removal of the old p...

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Posted on: March 30, 2023

Pinwheel Garden to raise child abuse awareness in Carteret County

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 30, 2023) – As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Carteret County Department of Social Services (DSS), Carteret Children’s Advocacy Center, and Carteret County Guardian ad Litem Program will plant a pinwheel ...

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Carteret County Health Department celebrates National Public Health Week 2023

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 as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highli...

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Carteret County residents can recycle unused paint for free during the month of April

Recycle Old Latex Paint

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 29, 2023) – The Carteret County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Carteret County residents to take advantage of a special recycling program for latex paint through the month of April.

The month-long program is a safe and envir...

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Pistol Purchase Permits will no longer be issued by the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 29, 2023) – The law regarding the issuance of pistol purchase permits by sheriffs in North Carolina has been repealed by the North Carolina General Assembly.

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

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

SAAM 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.

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Posted on: March 28, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: Public Notice of possible quorum

PUBLIC NOTICE: March 28, 2023

Carteret County Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Lori R. Turner has issued a public notice that a quorum of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners may be present Friday, March 31 and April 3, for a tour of the new opera...

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Posted on: March 28, 2023

Carteret County DSS recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month

2023 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 that put ...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Carteret County to start reviewing property tax value appeals in April

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 24, 2023) – The Carteret County Board of Equalization and Review will convene on Monday, April 3 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in room 217 on the second floor of the Carteret County Courthouse. The courthouse is located at ...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Carteret County hosts rabies vaccination clinic in Morehead City

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 23, 2023) – Carteret County Animal Control will hold its next rabies vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April, 15. The clinic will take place in the parking lot of the Carteret County Health Department, 3820 B...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

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

Scam Jam

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. 

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Friends of Aging dinner dance March 25 to have ‘Roaring ‘20s’ theme

The Roaring 20s

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 17, 2023) – On Saturday, March 25, Carteret County Friends of Aging, in partnership with Carteret County Aging Services and the Leon Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center, is hosting its annual dinner and dance fundraiser from 6...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Carteret County receives monetary donation to benefit local foster children

DSS Receiving a Check from Jim Dandy and Coca-Cola executives

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. Executives of Jim Dandy and ...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Carteret County celebrates March as National Nutrition Month

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 7, 2023) – March is National Nutrition Month, and the theme for this year is “Fuel for the Future.” National Nutrition Month is an annual education campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The goal o...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

StarLab Planetarium coming to Carteret County

StarLab Tiller Visit

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 2, 2023) – Carteret County Public Library System is hosting the StarLab mobile planetarium during the months of March and April.

StarLab is an inflatable, portable planetarium that uses a projector to display images on ...

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

10AM WEDNESDAY: Law enforcement to share details on drug trafficking arrests

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck, along with Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes and District Attorney Scott Thomas will be hosting a press conference, Wednesday March 1st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Carteret County Courthouse...

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

DDF: Delta Dental Foundation Awards Nearly $150K in Community Oral Health Grants

Miles of Smiles Dental Award

RALEIGH, NC: The Delta Dental Foundation (DDF), the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of North Carolina (DDNC), recently awarded $148,728 to 39 North Carolina nonprofits under the Smiles for Kids program.

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

Comprehensive Transportation Plan public information meeting March 7

CTP Meeting Information - March 7, 2023

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (February 23, 2023) – The County of Carteret will be hosting a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) public information meeting on Tuesday, March 7, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Fort Benjamin Park, 100 McQueen Ave., Newport, NC 28570.

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: Public Notice of possible quorum

PUBLIC NOTICE: February 23, 2023

Carteret County Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Lori R. Turner has issued a public notice that a quorum of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners may be present Friday, Feb. 24, for a tour of the Trades Program at E...

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Posted on: February 14, 2023

Comprehensive Transportation Plan public information meeting February 28

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (February 14, 2023) – The County of Carteret will be hosting a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) public information meeting on Tuesday, February 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the County Board of Elections Office, 1702 Live Oak St., Bea...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

Carteret Co. Courthouse will light up blue in memory of Down East Plane Crash victims

Carteret County Courthouse Cupola

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (February 10, 2023) – Carteret County’s Historic Courthouse Cupola will be illuminated in blue beginning at sunset Friday evening in memory of the Down East residents who died in a plane crash near Drum Inlet as they were comi...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council seeks proposals for at-risk youth programs

JCPC RFP Due March 10, 2023

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (February 10, 2023) – The Carteret County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is seeking proposals from organizations interested in providing a prevention and early intervention program for delinquent and at-risk youth for the sta...

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Posted on: January 11, 2023

Comprehensive Transportation Plan public information meeting January 31

CTP Meeting Info

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The County of Carteret will host a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) public information meeting on Tuesday, January 31, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Western Park Community Center, 275 Old NC-58, Cedar Point, NC 28584.

The meeting wil...

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Carteret County Board of Commissioners Take Oath of Office, Elect Chair & Vice-Chair

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 6, 2022) – Re-elected Commissioners Chris Chadwick, Mark Mansfield, and Chuck Shinn, and newly-elected Commissioner David Quinn took the oath of office on December 5 during the Carteret County Board of Commissioners...

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Posted on: December 2, 2022

Friends of the Carteret County Public Library to hold book sale

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 2, 2022) The Friends of the Carteret County Public Library will hold its annual book sale from December 8 to 10, at the Main Carteret County Public Library branch located at 1702 Live Oak Street, Suite 10...

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Posted on: December 1, 2022

Carteret County Health Department reminds residents to get their flu shot

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 1, 2022) – The Carteret County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding the public to get a flu shot as soon as possible to protect themselves and their communities from flu.

While it is ideal to get a flu shot before flu starts s...

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Posted on: December 1, 2022

Sheriff’s Office swearing-in ceremony slated for Monday

Sheriff News

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 1, 2022) – Carteret County Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III will take the oath of office at 9 a.m. Monday in a public ceremony at the Carteret County Courthouse in Beaufort.

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Posted on: December 1, 2022

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

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 1, 2022) – 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.

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Posted on: November 23, 2022

Drug arrest in local retailer’s parking lot

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (November 23, 2022) – A Newport man was arrested in the parking lot of a local retailer following a report of possible drug activity Tuesday, November 22.

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Posted on: November 22, 2022

Sheriff Asa Buck offers tips for safe shopping during the holiday season

CCSO Holiday Safety Tips

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (November 22, 2022) – As the Christmas holiday approaches, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck urges citizens to shop safely.

“The holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers are crowding malls and discount stores to buy the lat...

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Posted on: November 22, 2022

Child Welfare Program Manager Completes Leadership Program

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (November 22, 2022) – Carteret County Department of Social Services Child Welfare Program manager Kody W. Krebs successfully completed the Leading for Results program at the UNC School of Government as a Local Government Federa...

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Posted on: November 21, 2022

Carteret County Health Department Accredited with Honors

Health Department Accredited With Honors

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (November 21, 2022) – The Carteret County Health Department (CCHD) has successfully completed a review process to maintain state accreditation and has achieved honors designation through the North Carolina Local Health Department Accred...

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Posted on: October 21, 2022

Carteret County hosting medication disposal on Oct. 29

Operation Medicine Drop - Carteret Fall 22 Poster

Carteret County, NC (October 21, 2022) – The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement agencies and partners across the county for the semi-annual Operation Medicine Drop drug take-back event on October 29.

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Posted on: October 21, 2022

Carteret County to launch ‘Operation Green Light’ to support Carteret County Veterans

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (October 21, 2022) – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the Carteret County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution on Monday to participate in a new program to recognize the men and women in uniform who ar...

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Posted on: October 21, 2022

Carteret County Sheriff’s Office offers Halloween safety tips

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Carteret County, NC (October 21, 2022) – With Halloween just around the corner, the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office urges everyone to be vigilant about staying safe during the holiday.

“With the excitement of Halloween taking over, it can sometimes be eas...

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Posted on: October 10, 2022

One-stop early voting to begin October 20

Voting Stickers on a ballot machine 2022 General Election Nov 8

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – One-stop absentee voting for the 2022 statewide general election begins in Carteret County on Thursday, October 20, running through Saturday, November 5. Voters may vote at any of the three locations located around Carteret County.

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Posted on: October 3, 2022

Flu shots available at Health Department

Flu Shot Now Available

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Health Department is now offering the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine to the general public at the health department clinic, 3820-A Bridges Street in Morehead City. Flu shots will be given at the immunization cli...

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Posted on: September 28, 2022

Carteret County Emergency Services tracking Hurricane Ian

Emergency Services Information - IAN

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Emergency Services is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Ian as it makes its way towards the Gulf Coast of Florida. After landfall in Florida, Ian is expected to continue northeastward through Thursday night an...

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Posted on: September 14, 2022

Carteret County launches free service to help residents fight property fraud

RNS Fraud Alert - Person Reviewing Document

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County now has a Recording Notification Service (RNS) that notifies county property owners when a real estate document has been recorded in their name with the Register of Deeds Office. 

Members of...

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Posted on: September 9, 2022

Local volunteers needed for ‘International Coastal Cleanup’ in Carteret County

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Litter Free Land and Sea is partnering with the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret County Government, and the towns of Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, and Pine Knoll Shores for a beach cleanup during International Coas...

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Posted on: September 9, 2022

Free drop-off for hazardous household items: Saturday, September 24

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Carteret County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste coll...

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Posted on: September 8, 2022

Carteret County to host Narcan trainings and community forums on opioid abuse

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), in partnership with Carteret County Emergency Services (CCES) and the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), will host three Opioid Overdose and Narcan Education trainings in Septe...

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Posted on: September 8, 2022

CCSO increases reward for information on Atlantic double-murder investigation

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has increased their reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deaths of Phillip Raymond Fulcher, 59, and William D...

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Posted on: September 7, 2022

10AM THURSDAY: Sheriff Buck to provide update on Atlantic double-murder investigation

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Sheriff Asa Buck will be hosting a press conference, Thursday September 8th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Carteret County Courthouse to provide an update on the Atlantic double-murder investigation and announce an increase in reward mon...

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Posted on: September 7, 2022

Individuals now eligible for new Bivalent COVID-19 vaccination

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice’s (ACIP) recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Bivalent, for use as a single bo...

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Posted on: September 1, 2022

September is National Preparedness Month

Preparedness Month

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) annual preparedness outreach event sponsored by FEMA’s Ready Campaign. The County of Carteret and Carteret County Emergency Services urg...

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Posted on: August 31, 2022

September is time to get a free library card

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Carteret County Public Library System is encouraging Carteret County residents to sign up for free library cards.

During Library Card Sign-up Month, Carteret County Public Libr...

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Posted on: August 30, 2022

Free tarp giveaway at Carteret County convenience site September 10

Free Tarp Giveaway - September 10, 2022 at Hibbs Road Convenience Site, 800 Hibbs Road Newport

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – In an effort to reduce the amount of roadside litter and debris, Litter Free Land and Sea, in partnership with Tractor Supply Co. of Morehead City, will be giving away tarps to residents to secure their truck and trailer loads. The p...

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Posted on: August 30, 2022

Sheriff Asa Buck offers tips for a safe Labor Day weekend

Labor Day Safety Tips - Person Driving

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck asks all citizens to join him in making this Labor Day holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all.

Traditionally during the Labor Day holiday, our high...

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

Carteret County Sheriff’s Office offers back-to-school safety tips

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – As summer days are waning and the start of school is fast approaching, the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the community of several tips to help keep kids safe as they travel to and from school.

Every day millions of stu...

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Posted on: August 16, 2022

County Attorney Claud “Rob” Wheatly, III recognized for 50 years of practicing law

Attorney Claud R. “Rob” Wheatly, III was presented with a service plaque recognizing his 50 years of

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County attorney and Wheatly Law Group managing partner Claud “Rob” Wheatly, III reached a milestone this summer when he completed 50 years of practicing law. In those 50 years, Wheatly, III has spent over 30 years serving as...

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Posted on: July 22, 2022

Law enforcement to conduct active shooter training at West Carteret High School

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), in partnership with Carteret Community College and Carteret County Public School System, will conduct a multi-agency active shooter training drill on Tuesday, July 26 a...

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Posted on: July 15, 2022

Dr. Randall Williams named interim director of Carteret County Health and Human Services

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – After a thorough nationwide search, Carteret County has hired Randall Williams, M.D. to lead its Health and Human Services Department. He will serve as Interim Consolidated Health and Human Services Director for the county’s largest ...

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Posted on: July 13, 2022

Carteret County and National Weather Service to Host Hurricane Preparedness Forum

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Emergency Services Director Stephen Rea will be joined by Erik Heden, the National Weather Service’s local Warning Coordination Meteorologist, for a Hurricane Preparedness Forum at 6 p.m. on Monday, ...

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Posted on: July 8, 2022

Health Department reminds parents of back-to-school vaccinations, health assessment requirements

Back to School Immunizations

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – While it seems that the school year just ended, the Carteret County Health Department reminds parents of school age and college-bound students not to wait until the last minute for back-to-school immunizations.

The North Caro...

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Posted on: July 6, 2022

New county board of elections member sworn in

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Board of Elections has a new member. Lucia M. Bond, a Democrat and a resident of Carteret County most of her life, was sworn in by Carteret County Clerk of Court Ken Raper during a Wednesday morning cere...

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Posted on: June 27, 2022

Sheriff Asa Buck offers tips for a safe July 4th weekend

July 4 Safety Tips

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – With the July 4th weekend approaching, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy, enjoyable and safe for everyone.

Carteret County citizens should remember that firework...

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Posted on: June 23, 2022

Carteret County Sheriff’s Office advises motorists to drive safe during Independence Day weekend

July 4 Safety Tips

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – With the approach of the July 4th weekend, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all.

Traditionally during the July 4th Holiday, our h...

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Posted on: June 22, 2022

COVID-19 vaccines now available for children ages 6 months and older

Vaccine Shot Update

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Children as young as six months can receive pediatric doses of the COVID-19 vaccine immediately following approval by the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and the North Carolina Department of Health...

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Posted on: June 22, 2022

Carteret County Deputy Sheriff of the Year Announced

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NEW BERN, NC – Sgt. Shane Wells was honored as the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriff of the Year by the Coastal Carolina Taxpayers Association (CCTA) ‘Back the Blue’ program.

The CCTA annually honors ou...

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Posted on: June 10, 2022

Carteret County Public Library System returning to in-person summer reading programs

SUMMER READING 2022

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – After two years of hosting online and hybrid reading programs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carteret County in-person summer reading programs are making a comeback.

The Carteret County Public Library System is launching its annual...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2022

Carteret County Public Library welcomes back in-person programs

IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING IS BACK

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Public Library System is pleased to announce that in-person programs have returned at all five library branches. While some events may still contain a virtual component, there are many programs which will return t...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2022

Carteret County Aging Services provide fans to seniors to beat the heat

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Aging Services is helping Carteret County seniors cool off through ‘Operation Fan Heat Relief.’

The county is using money from Duke Energy to provide free fans to Carteret County residents...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2022

Radio Island beach access to open Friday

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – On Friday, May 27, Carteret County Government will reopen Radio Island beach
access. Gates will open to the public at 8 a.m.

In March, Radio Island beach access was temporarily closed for visitor use for dredging maintenanc...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2022

Carteret County hosts rabies vaccination clinic in Morehead City

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Animal Control will hold its next rabies vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May, 14. The clinic will take place in the parking lot of the Carteret County Health Department, 3820 Bridges Street, #A,...

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News Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2022

Carteret County urges residents to update emergency plans and kits

Hurricane Preparedness

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Emergency Services encourages residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

“In order to protect you ...

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Posted on: April 18, 2022

Carteret County to host hazardous waste drop-off event: Saturday, April 30

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Carteret County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste recy...

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News Releases
Posted on: April 8, 2022

County debuts anti-litter campaign, ‘Litter Free Land and Sea’

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County is launching its “Litter Free Land and Sea” comprehensive litter campaign to address the ongoing litter issue within the county. The campaign is a county-led initiative designed to support volunteer cleanups, facilita...

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News Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2022

Pinwheel Garden to raise child abuse awareness in Carteret County

Pinwheels for Prevention

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – As part of National Child
Abuse Prevention Month, Carteret County Department ofSocial Services, Carteret Children’s Advocacy Center, and
Carteret County Guardian ad Litem Program will plant apinwheel garden on the grounds of th...

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News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2022

Carteret County celebrates National Library Week April 3 – 9

Library Week 2022

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – April 3-9, 2022 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. During this week, Carteret County Public Library Sys...

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News Releases
Posted on: March 25, 2022

Carteret County Announces New Library Director

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County officials are
pleased to announce the hiring of Jeanne Holmgren as the newLibrary Director for Carteret County Public Library System.

Holmgren has over 15 years of library experience and began her library career as ...

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News Releases
Posted on: March 25, 2022

Radio Island beach access scheduled to temporarily close for dredging project

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The County of
Carteret will temporarily close the public beachaccess on Radio Island for visitor use
beginning Monday, March 28, 2022, fordredging maintenance of East Taylor’s Creek
by T. D. Eure Marine Con...

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News Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2021

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Carteret County Public Library System is encouraging Carteret County residents to sign up for free library cards. 

During Library Card Sign-up Month...

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News Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2021

Carteret County clerk to the board of county commissioners to retire

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – After over six years of service to the County of
Carteret, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Rachel Hammer hasdecided to retire from her position effective November 30, 2021.

During her time as county clerk, Ha...

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News Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2021

Health officials advocate for caution after fox tests positive for rabies

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – After two fox bites, Carteret County Animal Control is encouraging the public
to take precautions and avoid interacting with wildlife.

The first incident occurred on the morning of Friday, July 23. Officers responded to a...

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News Releases
Posted on: July 20, 2021

Carteret County recertified as Coast Guard Community

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The county of Carteret has been recertified as a Coast Guard Community by the United States Coast Guard. This is the second time Carteret County has been designated a Coast Guard Community. Carteret County first received the designat...

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News Releases
Posted on: July 7, 2021

Carteret County reports 59th confirmed COVID-19 death

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Health Department regrets to inform that the county
received the report of a confirmed COVID-19 death of a Carteret County resident. The resident was in their70s, had pre-existing medical conditions, ...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 30, 2021

Health Department reminds parents of back-to-school vaccinations, health assessment requirements

CARTERET COUNTY, NC –The Carteret County Health Department reminds parents of school age and college-bound
students to check with your child’s doctor or the Health Department to make sure all required and recommendedvaccines are up ...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 28, 2021

Carteret County Tax Office to begin 2024 revaluation field work

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – On July 1, 2021, the Carteret County Tax Office will begin the required general revaluation process that includes site visits of all county properties prior to the January 1, 2024 revaluation effective date. Site visits wil...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 25, 2021

Interim Director named for Crystal Coast Economic Development

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Effective July 1, 2021, Michele
Querry will serve as the interim director for Crystal CoastEconomic Development after the departure of the current director,
Don Kirkman.

After three-and-a-half-years of overseeing Carte...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2021

Carteret County reports 58th confirmed COVID-19 death

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Health Department regrets to inform that the county
received the report of a confirmed COVID-19 death of a Carteret County resident. The resident was in their40s, had pre-existing medical conditions, and died f...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2021

Carteret County cancels Thursday COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics at former Kmart location

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Health officials with the Carteret County Health Department have canceled the
upcoming COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics scheduled for Thursdays throughout the month of June at theformer Kmart building in Morehead City. ...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 17, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinic at The Bridge Downeast on June 23

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Health Department will host a free COVID-19 vaccine
clinic at The Bridge Downeast, located at 1344 Island Road, Harkers Island.

The vaccine clinic will be Wednesday, June 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m....

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News Releases
Posted on: June 18, 2021

Cutting-Edge Research in Beaufort Detects Elevated Levels of COVID-19 in Wastewater

BEAUFORT, NC – In the past two weeks, testing through the North Carolina Wastewater Monitoring Network has found increasing levels of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID19, in wastewater from the Town of Beaufort. The wastewater treatment pl...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2021

Carteret County Hires New Public Information Officer

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County is excited to
introduce Nick Wilson as the County’s new PublicInformation Officer (PIO). Wilson began work at the
County Administration Office on Monday, June 7, 2021.

In this role, Wilson wil...

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Posted on: June 16, 2022

Carteret County man arrested on child pornography charges

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested a Carteret County man Monday on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

The suspect, Lester David Gillber...

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Posted on: April 21, 2022

Down East couple arrested following ICAC Investigation

By Major Jason Wank, Chief Detective

On 04/18/2022 Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Kelli Wells Harper, 28, of Beaufort, NC. Harper was charged as the result of an undercove...

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Posted on: April 14, 2022

Spring prescription drug take back event ‘Pills Can Kill’ announced

Pills Can Kill 2022 - Spring

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – On Saturday, April 30, 2022, Carteret County law enforcement agencies will hold the spring “Pills Can Kill” prescription drug take back event.

This one-day event will make it convenient for the public to rid their homes of potentially...

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Posted on: March 24, 2022

Carteret County Detention Center adopts new digital mailing system for inmate mail

Change to Mail Policy

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Beginning Monday, April 4, Carteret County Sheriff’s Office will transition to a digital version of all non-legal inmate mail. The new system is the result of a partnership with Pay Tel Communications, CCSO&rs...

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Posted on: August 13, 2021

Carteret County Sheriff’s Office offers back-to-school safety tips

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – As summer days are waning and the start of school is fast approaching, the Carteret County
Sheriff’s Office is reminding the community of several tips to help keep kids safe as they travel to and from school.

Ev...

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Posted on: July 23, 2021

Carteret County Sheriff’s Office set to host North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Conference

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) annual business conference will be held in Atlantic Beach beginning July 24. Sheriffs and law enforcement personnel from across the state will meet to talk about key issues facing law e...

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Posted on: June 28, 2021

Sheriff Asa Buck offers tips for a safe July 4th weekend

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – With the July 4th weekend approaching, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy, enjoyable and safe for everyone.

Carteret County citizens should remember that firework...

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Posted on: June 28, 2021

Sheriff Asa Buck offers tips for a safe July 4th weekend

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – With the approach of the July 4th weekend, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all.

Traditionally during the July 4th Holiday, our h...

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Posted on: June 11, 2021

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Jones County man for trafficking cocaine and heroin

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Narcotics detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s
Office arrested a Jones County man during a traffic stop in Stella, NC last Thursdayevening.

Brian Devon Tucker, 35, of Pollocksville, NC faces several d...

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Posted on: June 10, 2021

Carteret County man arrested on child pornography charges

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s
Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested a Carteret County manThursday morning on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

The suspect, Caleb ...

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Posted on: January 5, 2021

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Posted on: October 21, 2020

Carteret County Sheriff Launches Mobile App

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck is excited to announce the release of the organization’s new smartphone application. This app will serve as a new way for the sheriff’s office to connect with Carteret County residents and visitors, p...

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