PELETIER — One man was charged and another is expected to be charged in connection with a fight early Sunday morning at Rookie’s Sports Bar at 1187 Highway 58 in Peletier.

PELETIER — Peletier commissioners Monday night received Mayor Dale Sowers’ proposed fiscal 2021-22 budget, which totals $176,950, up $8,100 from the current fiscal year total of $168,850.

PELETIER — The U.S. Forest Service will conduct two prescribed burns Monday in the Croatan National Forest.

CARTERET COUNTY — In response to the Carteret County Board of Commissioners’ decision March 15 to form a committee to look into options for a hybrid sales tax distribution method, leaders from the county’s 11 municipalities share how they believe a change in the distribution method could aff…

CEDAR POINT — The Western Carteret Interlocal Cooperation Agency Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday night to send Chief Kevin Hunter’s proposed fiscal 2021-22 budget for the Western Carteret Fire and EMS Department to Carteret County officials for review and approval.

BEAUFORT — Following a decision earlier in the month to retain the ad valorem method of sales tax distribution,the Carteret County Board of Commissioners has decided to form a committee to examine the possibility of a hybrid distribution plan instead, but any changes the committee recommends…

CEDAR POINT — The Western Carteret Interlocal Cooperation Agency Board of Directors will hold a public hearing Wednesday on Chief Kevin Hunter’s proposed 2021-22 budget for the Western Carteret Fire and EMS Department.

CARTERET COUNTY — Local governments are slated to receive millions in coronavirus relief funds thanks to the passage of a $1.9 trillion stimulus package this week, with Carteret County expecting nearly $13.5 million, in addition to funds for each of the 11 municipalities.

CAPE CARTERET — After outcry from some western Carteret County towns, the county board of commissioners will revisit its decision last week to maintain the current method of state-shared sales tax distribution to municipalities.

PELETIER — Peletier’s part-time code enforcement officer told town commissioners Monday night he’s making significant progress addressing some eyesores and potentially hazardous situations in Peletier, but not so much on others.

CARTERET COUNTY — Officials in the western Carteret County towns reacted with expressions of disappointment after county commissioners voted 4-3 Wednesday to maintain the current system of state-shared sales tax distribution.

PELETIER — Commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to become the fifth western Carteret County town to ask county officials to adopt a more mainland-friendly method of dividing up state-shared sales tax revenue.

CEDAR POINT — The Western Carteret Fire Department and its service recipients and taxpayers got good news Thursday when the N.C. Department of Insurance announced it has improved the agency’s insurance rating to a 5/9E, effective Tuesday, June 1.

CEDAR POINT — The Western Carteret Interlocal Cooperation Agency Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday night to set a public hearing for Wednesday, March 17 on Western Carteret Fire and EMS Department Chief Kevin Hunter’s preliminary fiscal 2021-22 budget.

CEDAR POINT — The Western Carteret Interlocal Cooperation Agency Board of Directors will formally receive and review Western Carteret Fire and EMS Department Chief Kevin Hunter’s proposed fiscal 2021-22 budget during a meeting Wednesday.

PELETIER — Town commissioners Monday night rezoned the Buck’s Corner Mobile Home Park property on Buck’s Corner Road from R-15M  (residential, mobile home park) to MC (mobile homes, campgrounds).

CEDAR POINT — The Western Carteret Interlocal Cooperation Agency Board of Directors met Wednesday night but tabled its planned discussion of the Western Carteret Fire and EMS Department’s budget for 2021-22.

BOGUE BANKS — As the coronavirus pandemic continues with no signs of letting up any time soon, municipal officials throughout Carteret County have learned to adjust to virtual meetings and other changes designed to limit in-person contact with the public.

CARTERET COUNTY — 2021 is upon us, but last year the News-Times covered challenges ranging from major redevelopment, to a feral cat trapping program, to a ban on ocean recreation, to rough weather and everything in between, all while covering a pandemic that transformed nearly everything.

PELETIER — After months of discussion and delay but little or no controversy, Peletier commissioners Nov. 9 adopted an ordinance amendment to regulate racetracks.

PELETIER — After months of discussion and delay, Peletier commissioners Monday night scheduled a public hearing on an ordinance amendment to regulate racetracks.

PELETIER — Four property owners in town will soon receive certified letters warning them to clean up trash, vegetation and other debris within 30 days or they could face civil fines of up to $100 per day the violations remain.

PELETIER — Town commissioners Monday night again delayed scheduling a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amendment to regulate racetracks.

PELETIER — After months of delay, Peletier commissioners are finally set to discuss an ordinance to regulate racetracks Monday night.

CARTERET COUNTY — With another round of federal funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act on the way, the county’s municipalities are planning how they will spend their share of the relief money.