Matthew Adkins

Vallejo

Reporter at Carteret County News-Times

Recovering academic. Freelance writer and novelist. Interested in...everything?

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Articles

You’ve Got This: Tips for Graduating Residents

Jul 2, 2024 | aafp.org | Matthew Adkins

My first job post residency (the same one I have now) is as clinical faculty at my residency, so I never left and have had the luxury of having familiar faces and trusted partners to ask for help, advice, or just a little reassurance that I wasn’t going to kill someone. I guess that makes me a PGY-10. Regardless of where you find yourself after graduation, many of us encounter the same questions, concerns, thrills and existential crises.
2024 Package Theft Annual Report and Statistics

Oct 31, 2023 | security.org | Matthew Adkins

Porch pirates stole at least 58 million packages valued at $12 billion over the past year. All of our content is written by humans, not robots. Learn More Online purchases generate about 22 billion packages each year, more than 60 for every person! However, not all reach their intended destination. Package thieves – known colloquially as “porch pirates” – steal many deliveries right from our doorsteps and yards.
Narrow vote paves way for new downtown Morehead City parking

Aug 11, 2023 | carolinacoastonline.com | Matthew Adkins

MOREHEAD CITY - Parking in the downtown area of Morehead City will soon be less congested following a narrow vote by town council. At the regular meeting Tuesday, councilmembers voted 3-2 to utilize the east end of Katherine Davis Park for additional 32 parking spaces. The motion was introduced by Mayor Pro Tempore George Ballou and seconded by Councilmember Harvey Walker. Councilmember David Horton also voted in favor of the motion.
Morehead City adopts CAMA land use plan

Aug 11, 2023 | carolinacoastonline.com | Matthew Adkins

MOREHEAD CITY - The Comprehensive CAMA (Coastal Area Management Act) Land Use Plan, which has been under review and revision for over a year, was unanimously adopted Aug. 8 at the Morehead City regular council meeting.
Newport council discusses budget amendments, attorney contract

Aug 11, 2023 | carolinacoastonline.com | Matthew Adkins

NEWPORT - A convergence of community members and town staff marked Newport Town Council's latest meeting on Aug. 10 as the council discussed matters pivotal to the town's evolution and communal welfare. During the session, an acreage of land at 1106 Newport Loop Road was presented to be rezoned to R20 with conditions that the property would revert to its original use once improvements were completed. The property owners requested this change, citing intention to create mining and borrow pits.
Officer recognized for decades of service

Aug 10, 2023 | carolinacoastonline.com | Matthew Adkins

MOREHEAD CITY - The Morehead City council came together Tuesday to honor one of their own, William Nathaniel "Nat" Festerman Jr., who retired from the Morehead City Police Department after a 24-year career of service to the community. Council chambers were full of Festerman's friends, family and coworkers Aug. 8 as Mayor Jerry Jones and Police Chief Bryan Dixon shared their appreciation and warm sentiments. "You don't choose public service, public service chooses you," said Mayor Jones.
Beekeeper reaps award

Aug 9, 2023 | carolinacoastonline.com | Matthew Adkins

With a passion for beekeeping that began in high school and spans over five decades, a local man’s dedication and contributions to the community have earned him the prestigious title of N.C. State Beekeepers Association’s Beekeeper of the Year. Eric Talley of Hubert explained it took him completely by surprise when he received his award in July at the association’s annual summer meeting in Hendersonville. “I was sitting in the crowd, and they are reading off accomplishments,” Talley said.
Newport responders assist truck in pond

Aug 8, 2023 | carolinacoastonline.com | Matthew Adkins

NEWPORT - Emergency responders with the Newport Police and Fire departments are credited with assisting a driver after they drove their vehicle into a pond. Officers investigated a single-vehicle collision on Saturday, Aug. 5 near Old Fashioned Way and Nine Foot Road. When police arrived, they found a red pickup truck in the retention pond between Bojangles and the Twice the Ice kiosk. Police report that no one was injured.
Morehead City Port helps deliver record-breaking revenue in FY23

Aug 7, 2023 | carolinacoastonline.com | Matthew Adkins

MOREHEAD CITY - The Morehead City Port is reporting record revenue in fiscal year 2023 as the business continues to expand and push its capabilities. The N.C. State Ports Authority recorded $79.3 million in revenue this fiscal year, marking a 16.7% increase from the previous year's record of $68 million. The performance was driven by a strong annual intermodal growth and year-over-year growth in throughput volume, according to a press release from Port communications manager Elly Cosgrove.
Morehead City celebrates National Night Out

Aug 4, 2023 | carolinacoastonline.com | Matthew Adkins

MOREHEAD CITY - Morehead City came alive on Aug. 1 as residents joined the Morehead City Police Department, Morehead City Fire-EMS and various other local agencies for the annual National Night Out event at Rotary Park. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that takes place on the first Tuesday of August across the United States.

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