Carteret County News-Times

The Carteret County News-Times is a local newspaper located in Morehead City, North Carolina, serving the community of Carteret County.

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Commissioners name Sharon Griffin as Carteret County Manager

2 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

CARTERET COUNTY — Sharon Griffin has been appointed as Carteret's permanent county manager. Griffin had served in the interim manager role since January 2025 after former county head Tommy Burns resigned. Though the item was not originally on the Carteret County Board of Commissioners agenda for their April 21 meeting, Vice-Chairman Mark Mansfield requested that it be added. The board voted unanimously to approve Griffin for the position. kAmvC:77:? E@@< E96 @2E9 @7 @77:46 2?5 H2D DH@C? :? 3J r92:C>2?
Beaufort Commissioners approve concept map for Ann Street Park project

2 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

BEAUFORT — The Beaufort Board of Commissioners has approved the concept map for a new town park to be located at the west end of Ann Street. The property was previously leased to the former owners of the Beaufort Inn, Katie and Bruce Ethridge, who utilized it for parking. The inn has since been razed for construction of a private residence and the leased land reverted back to the town in 2023.
Atlantic Beach Council adopts resolution to new ambulance

2 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Brad Rich

ATLANTIC BEACH — The Atlantic Beach Council voted unanimously Monday night to adopt a resolution to purchase a new Spartan ambulance. The council met for its monthly session in the town hall off Highway 58. kAmkDA2? 52E2\AC6D6CG6C\DA246DlQECF6Qm%96 A2?6= 5:D4FDD65 E96 AFC492D6 5FC:?8 2 H@C< D6DD:@? 62C=:6C E9:D >@?E9 2?5k^DA2?m kDA2? 52E2\AC6D6CG6C\DA246DlQECF6QmC624965 2 4@?D6?DFDk^DA2?m kDA2? 52E2\AC6D6CG6C\DA246DlQECF6QmE@ >@G6 7@CH2C5]k^DA2?mk^Am kAmkDA2?
New Morehead Fire-EMS station on schedule for late 2025 completion

2 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

MOREHEAD CITY — Construction work on Morehead City's new Fire-EMS Station 3 is progressing on schedule, according to Fire Chief Courtney Wade. The city officially broke ground on the station on Oct. 29, 2025, six years after Hurricane Florence significantly damaged the former Wildwood Station. The new station is located at 151 Brooks Avenue slightly less than a mile from the old facility at 5291 Hwy. 70.
Atlantic Beach seeks state grant for crucial channel dredging project

2 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Brad Rich

ATLANTIC BEACH — The Atlantic Beach Council voted unanimously Monday night to adopt a resolution that allows the town public services department to apply for a state Water Resources Development Project Grant to dredge crucial navigation channels. The council met for its monthly regular session in the meeting room in the town hall off Highway 58. kAmkDA2? 52E2\AC6D6CG6C\DA246DlQECF6Qm%96 5C658:?8[ :7k^DA2?m kDA2? 52E2\AC6D6CG6C\DA246DlQECF6QmE96 7F?5D 4@>6 E9C@F89[ H:== 36 :?
Beaufort Commissioners approve concept map for Ann Street Park project

2 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

BEAUFORT — The Beaufort Board of Commissioners has approved the concept map for a new town park to be located at the west end of Ann Street. The decision came after the Beaufort Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously recommended a design for the proposed Ann Street Park that includes an observation deck as well as open green space, native plantings, and a rain garden. kAm!2C<D 2?5 tG6?ED r@@C5:?2E@C #2496= y@9?D@? D2:5 E96 A=2? 5C2HD @?
Brownlows’ appeal hearing canceled, EI town interim manager voids fine, notice of ordinance violation

3 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Brad Rich

EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle Interim Town Manager Randy Martin said Monday he has voided the town’s 2024 notice of violation to Roy and Joy Brownlow for allegedly violating the town's dunes and vegetation protection ordinances by killing, damaging, destroying or removing vegetation in the designated and required natural area on their property at 330 Sound Drive in 2024.
Carteret residents speak out on soaring property values following reappraisal

3 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

CARTERET COUNTY — With reappraisal notices going out to property owners earlier this month, local residents are speaking out on the county’s revaluation process and what, for many, has been a substantial increase in property values. The revaluation process revealed that 91% of Carteret County properties have a value higher than in 2020 by more than 15% whereas just 5% of properties have a value lower than in 2020 by more than 15% and only 4% of all properties changed by plus or minus 15% or less.
Carteret residents speak out on soaring property values following reappraisal

3 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

CARTERET COUNTY — With reappraisal notices going out to property owners earlier this month, local residents are speaking out on the county’s revaluation process and what, for many, has been a substantial increase in property values. The revaluation process revealed that 91% of Carteret County properties have a value higher than in 2020 by more than 15% whereas just 5% of properties have a value lower than in 2020 by more than 15% and only 4% of all properties changed by plus or minus 15% or less.
NC Senate bill seeks $12M for Beaufort Docks Restoration Project

1 week ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

BEAUFORT — Beaufort is seeking a multi-million dollar allocation from the NC General Assembly to help fund its planned Beaufort Town Docks Restoration Project. A bill filed on March 25 by NC Sen. Norm Sanderson requests that $12 million be appropriated from the state’s general fund to provide a direct grant to Beaufort for upgrades and repairs to the town's boat docks. kAmkDA2? 52E2\AC6D6CG6C\DA246DlQECF6Qm%96 3:== H2D C6\C676CC65 E@ E96 r@>>:EE66 ~? pAAC@AC:2E:@?D^q2D6 qF586E @?k^DA2?m kDA2?