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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Croatan High School's Class of 2025 bids farewell

1 day ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

NEWPORT — About 250 members of the Croatan High School (CHS) Class of 2025 made their mark on history as they received diplomas during commencement exercises in a packed school gymnasium Friday night. Commencement speaker Hampton Scott, the senior class president, encouraged fellow graduates to remember and utilize the principles instilled at Croatan. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m“(6 2C6 42A23=6 @7 D@ >F49 >@C6 E92? H6 <?@H[ 2?5 H96?
Morehead City Marlins seek new lease agreement with city

2 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

MOREHEAD CITY — The Morehead City Marlins are seeking an extension and renegotiation of their license with the city, which expires at the end of this year. The collegiate summer baseball team is part of the Coastal Plain League (CPL) and plays its home games at O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium in Morehead. The team began play in the CPL in the 2010 season and competes in the league's East division.
Down East Library opening at new Otway location Thursday

4 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

CARTERET COUNTY — The Carteret County Public Library’s Down East branch will be relocating to a new, larger facility this week. The new facility is located at 708 US 70E in Otway and will almost double the library’s current space to 2,000 square feet. kAm%96 s@H? t2DE 3C2?49 4=@D65 E@ E96 AF3=:4 @? (65?6D52J[ yF?6 c[ 7@C E96 >@G6] xE H:== C6@A6? 2E E96 ?6H ~EH2J =@42E:@? @? %9FCD52J[ yF?6 d]k^AmkAmpE E96:C pAC:= >66E:?8[ E96 r2CE6C6E r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD 2AAC@G65 2 =62D6 36EH66?
EI board to take comments on UDO amendment, proposed budget, during meeting Tuesday

4 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Brad Rich

EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle commissioners, during their Tuesday, June 10 regular monthly meeting, will hold a public hearing on a proposed Unified Development Ordinance text amendment to amend the terms of office for the town planning Board and board of adjustment from two years to three years and stagger the terms to reflect the changes to the terms of office. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the boardroom beside the police department on the north side of Highway 58. kAmkDA2?
Commission is warned on EOC plan: Swansboro is quiet, but eminent domain process is assumed

4 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Jimmy Williams

Despite warnings from a former member, Swansboro Board of Commissioner has approved a plan for Design-Build Delivery Method for a new Emergency Operations Center/Public Safety Building. Action came at the May 13 meeting of the board. kAmy@? q2C=@H[ E@H? >2?286C[ 8F:565 E96 3@2C5 E9C@F89 E96 AC@46DD @7 2AAC@G:?8 E96 >6E9@5[ H9:49 2=D@ :?4=F565 2 A=2? E@ C6BF6DE 3:5D 2?5 2 E:>6=:?6 7@C E96 DE6AD :?G@=G65]k^Am kAmx? E96 >66E:?8’D AF3=:4 4@>>6?ED D64E:@?[ yF?:@C uC66>2?[ 2 4@?EC24E@C 2?5 7@C>6C E@H?
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states

5 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Christina A. Cassidy |Nadia Lathan

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote. Turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult. Trump’s executive order directing a documentary, proof-of-citizenship requirement for federal elections has been blocked by a judge, while federal legislation to accomplish it doesn’t appear to have the votes to pass in the Senate.
County Commissioners pass $180M budget with 22.5 cent tax rate

5 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

CARTERET COUNTY — The Carteret County Board of Commissioners approved a final fiscal year 2025-26 budget Monday that includes a tax rate of 22.5 cents, or 1.5 cents above the revenue neutral rate. The board approved a motion from Commissioner Chuck Shinn to adopt the proposed budget as presented at the board’s May 19 meeting while including an extra $500,000 for the school system and moving the tax rate from 34 cents to 22.5 cents. kAm%96 >@E:@?
Peletier board OKs 2025-26 budget

5 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Brad Rich

PELETIER — Peletier commissioners, during their monthly meeting in the town hall off Highway 58, voted unanimously Monday night to approve a 204,520 2025-26 budget that shows no change in the 2024-25 property tax rate of 5.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. The property tax is the largest source of revenue, expected to generate $96,000, as residential development continues in the western part of Carteret town. For 2024-25, the town budgeted $68,000 in revenue from the property tax. kAmkDA2?
Despite concerns, Memorial Day Weekend was busy on Bogue Banks

5 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Brad Rich

CARTERET COUNTY — Despite concerns that the national and international economic outlook might slow tourism over the traditional Memorial Day opening of the season, that didn’t seem to be the case along Bogue Banks. Jim Browder, executive director of the Carteret County Tourism Development Authority, said that while some businesses – as always – might have seen slightly lower traffic than they expected, “across the board, it was a strong weekend. kAmkDA2?
Carteret teachers request increase in supplement pay

6 days ago | carolinacoastonline.com | Todd Wetherington

CARTERET COUNTY — Carteret County teachers turned out in force at the May meeting of the Board of Commissioners to request an increase in their local salary supplements. Local educators spoke during the public comments portion of the meeting, with many pointing out that the school systems in surrounding counties offer a higher rate of pay for staff.