PINE KNOLL SHORES — Commissioners got their first official look Wednesday night at Town Manager Brian Kramer’s proposed 2023-34 budget, with a general fund total of $5.43 million, up slightly from the approved 2022-23 budget of $5.09 million.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — After months of planning and identifying available funds, Pine Knoll Shores will soon begin several major projects, including replacement of the roof on the town hall on Municipal Circle.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Pine Knoll Shores commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday night to enter into a one-year contract with a private company for management of its two main beach access parking lots.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Pine Knoll Shores (PKS) commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday night to lease a pumper fire truck from the Harkers Island Fire Rescue Department (HIFRD) while the town’s 2007 pumper is being repaired.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Pine Knoll Shores commissioners unanimously agreed Wednesday night to a timetable for replacement of Town Manager Brian Kramer who will retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years in the job.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Authorities are seeking information regarding recent damage to a beach access walkway caused by a vehicle in Pine Knoll Shores.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Liz Baird, director of the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, has been picked as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) for the NC Aquarium Society.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — The town of Pine Knoll Shores was recognized by the N.C. Rural Water Association at the Jan. 11 board of commissioners’ meeting for completion of a wellhead protection plan (WHPP). The plan was approved by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) in 2022. 

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Town commissioners voted 5-0 Wednesday to sign a contract for construction of a new metal roof on the town hall.

PINE KNOLL SHORES - Damages to Carteret-Craven Electric Co-op's (CCEC) infrastructure left many in Carteret County without power on New Year's Eve.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced last week the sale of The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Town commissioners Wednesday night voted 5-0 to approve a contract for design of a new roof for the public works building.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Two new North American river otters, Pee Dee and Rocky, arrived Dec. 2 at the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. They will slowly be introduced into their new home.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — The town of Pine Knoll Shores and its volunteer residents are again supporting local military families in need during the holidays through its annual Angel Tree project.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners Wednesday night honored state Rep. Pat McElraft of Emerald Isle for her long years of service to the county and state in the N.C. General Assembly.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Registration is open for the 15th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Niche.com has named Pine Knoll Shores the top place for retirees in North Carolina and tabbed Emerald Isle as eighth best.

PINE KNOLL SHORES  — Pine Knoll Shores has scheduled its annual fall bulk and white goods pickup for Tuesday, Nov. 13.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — A Pine Knoll Shores resident who thinks the town’s property taxes are too high believes a town official tried to keep him from obtaining comparative information about other Bogue Banks towns from the Carteret County tax office and called for the dismissal of a town offici…

RALEIGH — N.C. Aquariums will receive funding over the next three years to build capacity to sustainably breed saltwater fish species and to raise awareness of aquaculture through public engagement.

PINE KNOLL SHORES — Although Tropical Storm Ian’s impacts are not expected to cause major problems on Bogue Banks, officials in the towns are preparing for whatever might happen.