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Pinwheel Planting and Community Walk Set for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Beaufort

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 Health Department to Host Free Diabetes and Immunization Training

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (March 3, 2026) – The Carteret County Health Department will host a free community training session on Thursday, March 5, focused on the relationship between diabetes management and immunizations. Read on...
Carteret County Health Department Named Health Department of the Year

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 Leaders Honored for Fentanyl Crisis Response at Community Forum

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...
Pinwheel Planting Ceremony and Walk Planned for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Beaufort

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 7, 2025) – In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Carteret Co. Department of Social Services will plant a pinwheel garden on the grounds of the Carteret Co. Courthouse in Beaufort on Tue., April 15, at 9 a.m. Read on...
Health officials advocate for caution after cat tests positive for rabies

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (November 7, 2024) – The Carteret County Health Department confirmed today that a stray cat in the Ocean Spray subdivision off VFW Road near Cedar Point has tested positive for rabies. Read on...
Carteret County to host rabies vaccination clinic

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (November 6, 2024) – On Saturday, November 16, Carteret County Animal Control will host a free rabies vaccination clinic for pets. Read on...
Carteret County earns award from NCACC for opioid response program

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (August 12, 2024) – The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) recognized Carteret County with the Excellence in Innovation Award during its 117th annual conference last week. Read on...
Carteret County household hazardous waste collection event set for October 12

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (October 3, 2024) – The Carteret County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Carteret County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials at an upcoming household hazardous waste collection event. Read on...
Health Department reminds parents of back-to-school immunization requirements

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (July 22, 2024) – The Carteret County Health Department reminds parents and guardians of school-aged and college-bound students to ensure their children's immunizations are up-to-date before the fall semester. Read on...
Behavioral Health facility to open in Carteret County

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 22, 2024) – In a move to address substance use disorder and improve access to mental health care, the Carteret County BOC has partnered with ICGH Treatment Centers to open a new behavioral health facility in Carteret County. Read on...
Carteret County Health Department offering flu vaccines

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (October 2, 2023) – As the influenza (flu) season kicks off, the Carteret County Health Department (CCHD) is emphasizing the importance of flu prevention. Read on...
Carteret County launches post-overdose response team to combat substance use crisis

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (August 21, 2023) – In an effort to address the ongoing substance use crisis, the Carteret County Health Department is proud to launch a new initiative. Read on...
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...
Carteret County to offer free drop-off for hazardous household items

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 14, 2023) – The Carteret County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Carteret County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials at an upcoming household hazardous waste recycling event. 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 hosts rabies vaccination clinic in Morehead City

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. Read on...
Carteret County celebrates March as National Nutrition Month

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 7, 2023) – March is National Nutrition Month, and the theme for this year is “Fuel for the Future.” Read on...
DDF: Delta Dental Foundation Awards Nearly $150K in Community Oral Health Grants

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

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Health and Human Services, 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 September. Read on...
Carteret County hosting medication disposal on Oct. 29

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. Read on...
Carteret County Health Department reminds residents to get their flu shot

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. 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...
Carteret County Health Department Accredited with Honors

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Health Department has successfully completed a review process to maintain state accreditation and has achieved honors designation through the NC Local Health Department Accreditation Board. Read on...
Flu shots available at Health Department

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Health Department is now offering the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine to the general public at the health department, 3820-A Bridges Street in Morehead City. Read on...
Individuals now eligible for new Bivalent COVID-19 vaccination

CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The CDC endorsed the CDC’s ACIP recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Bivalent, for use as a single booster dose at least two months after completing primary or booster vaccination. Read on...
COVID-19 vaccines now available for children ages 6 months and older

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 NC Department of Health and Human Services. Read on...
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