EMERALD ISLE — The most venerable and visible landmark in Emerald Isle, other than the ocean, is for sale.

BEAUFORT — In what participants noted was a rare move, Beaufort’s Historic Preservation Commission, on the recommendation of town staff and a state preservation official, agreed with a property owner’s request to demolish the single-family home at 308 Moore St.

BEAUFORT — The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Belhaven couple on outstanding warrants for child abduction in Tyrrell County.

Parkview Baptist

RALEIGH — The application period for homeowners who need assistance with repairs due to damage from hurricanes Florence and/or Matthew is now open.

MOREHEAD CITY — The Marine Science and Technologies Early College High School will see major changes for the 2020-21 academic year — including its location on the campus of Carteret Community College.

CFAP offers assistance

CAPE CARTERET —Town commissioners Monday night adopted three resolutions their attorney, Brett DeSelms, said were necessary to conduct a Monday, Aug. 10 public hearing on a $1.2 million bond referendum to fund the remaining segments of the Cape Carteret Trail.

CARTERET COUNTY — Carteret County officials reported an additional eight cases of COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon.

MOREHEAD CITY — Duke Energy reported a power outage around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of eastern Morehead City, affecting approximately 1,026 customers.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Local fishermen, commercial and recreational, as well as those with other connections to fishing and the marine environment have an opportunity to offer advice to interstate fishery managers. 

MOREHEAD CITY — The Morehead City Council Tuesday will consider the creation of a parks and recreation advisory board for the intended purpose of gathering community feedback and advising officials on issues surrounding the city’s parks and recreation facilities.

EMERALD ISLE — The parents of a 17-year-old Wake Forest girl who drowned with a friend after being caught in a rip current in  2019 off Emerald Isle will be at Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier Saturday, July 25 to pass out ocean safety material and talk to people about rip currents.

BEAUFORT — As Carteret County Schools prepare for what is still an uncertain opening due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, many of the decisions fall on the shoulders of new school system Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson.

CARTERET COUNTY — The Carteret County Health Department is partnering with Goshen Medical Center to offer community COVID-19 testing events at locations throughout the county during the week of Monday, July 20.

BEAUFORT — Organizers of the annual Beaufort Pirate Invasion announced Monday they were postponing this summer’s event amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.

CARTERET COUNTY — Restaurants, hotels, medical practices, churches and many more were among the hundreds of Carteret County businesses that received funds through a federal novel coronavirus aid package designed to assist small businesses weather the pandemic.

Reporter's note: This article and headline was updated at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020, with the latest information.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Property developers and owners have new requirements to meet when developing lots in Pine Knoll Shores.

EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle commissioners will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. and the session will be live for the public on the town’s Facebook page, facebook.com/emeraldislenc.

NEWPORT — The U.S. Forest Service reminds visitors to the Croatan National Forest and to other national forests to follow safe and responsible recreation practices while out in the woods.  

NEWPORT — There’s still time for residents to provide input to Newport officials on a proposed ordinance amendment and a proposed road closure.

MHC council meeting set for Tuesday