Two locals receive volunteer award

Jacksonville Daily News - Fri Nov 06

Residents of Onslow and Carteret counties were among the eight volunteers from eastern North Carolina to receive the North Carolina Medallion for Outstanding Volunteer Service, Gov.

Radio Island trestle reopens after mishap with ship

Sun Journal - Fri Nov 06

Freight cars from Radio Island rolled over the Newport River to Morehead City Port on Thursday for the first time since a ship knocked out the railway trestle on June 5. N.C. Department of Transportation inspectors certified the trestle on Wednesday after repairs totaling about $600,000 were done to make it usable and safe again, said Brad ...

Veterans parade in Morehead City Saturday

Windsock - Fri Nov 06

The Carteret County Veterans Council will host its annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday in Morehead City.

Flu vaccine clinic scheduled for Friday

Jacksonville Daily News - Thu Nov 05

The Carteret County Health Department will hold a H1N1 flu vaccine clinic on Friday for residents at highest risk of flu illness.

Tied but cordial

Windsock - Thu Nov 05

Town commissioners Ellen Linden and Mike King know they'll be back in office but they'll have to wait to see how long their terms will be.

Final 2009 ArtWalk approaching

Sun Journal - Wed Nov 04

The final New Bern ArtWalk for 2009 will be Nov. 13, featuring downtown businesses that will extend their Friday night hours during the event.

Mass murder probe may have ties to North Carolina

The Havelock News - Wed Nov 04

Multiple news outlets have reported that accused serial killer Anthony Edward Sowell may have spent time in eastern North Carolina in the 1980s while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.

At No. 8, MGSD aims at state's leaders

Mooresville Tribune - Wed Nov 04

The Mooresville Graded School District sits near the head of the pack statewide following the release of report cards last week from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.

Jones takes win in close race for Pine Knoll Shores mayor

Jacksonville Daily News - Tue Nov 03

Although the apparent losing candidate in the Pine Knoll Shores mayoral race has congratulated the winner, he said he will wait for next week's official results and may even ask for a recount if the vote tally remains close.

Smooth sailing on Election Day

Jacksonville Daily News - Tue Nov 03

Although early predictions for low voter turnout in this year's municipal elections were fulfilled, officials said Election Day went smoothly, with no glitches at the polls and few close races.