News Releases

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 1, 2026) – Carteret County Department of Social Services will host a pinwheel planting at the Carteret County Courthouse in Beaufort at 9 a.m. Monday, April 6, to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 1, 2026) – Carteret Co. is hosting a free latex paint recycling program throughout the month of April. Residents can drop off old or unused paint at two locations: 800 Hibbs Rd. in Newport and 485 Harkers Island Rd. in Otway. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 1, 2026) – The Carteret County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) during its March 31 meeting. Read on...

Due to the potential for forecasted severe storms, all Carteret County government facilities and offices will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 16. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (March 3, 2026) – The Carteret County Health Department will host a free community training session on Thursday, March 5, focused on the relationship between diabetes management and immunizations. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (March 2, 2026) – As property fraud schemes grow more complex, the Carteret County Register of Deeds is reminding residents of the Recording Notification Service (RNS), a free tool designed to safeguard property records. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (March 2, 2026) – With 7,677 ballots already cast—a 13.4% early turnout—Carteret County election officials are preparing for a final surge of voters for the March primary on Tuesday. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2026) – The Carteret County DSS has received a $7,807 donation from Jim Dandy Convenience Stores, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and the Humanitarian Endowment for Lasting Public Support to benefit local foster care programs. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (February 10, 2026) – Early voting in Carteret County for the March 2026 Primary Election begins Thursday, February 12, 2026. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (February 5, 2026) – Due to freezing temperatures expected overnight, most Carteret County Government offices and facilities will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (February 4, 2026) – Due to continued impacts from the recent winter storm, including the potential for a wintry mix and overnight refreezing, most Carteret County Government offices and facilities will open at 10 a.m. Thur., Feb. 5. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (February 3, 2026) – Following the winter storm that blanketed the county with snow and ice, most Carteret County Government offices will open on a delayed schedule Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (February 2, 2026) – Following the winter storm that blanketed Carteret County with double-digit snow totals, all publicly accessible Carteret County Government facilities will remain closed on Tuesday, February 3. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (February 1, 2026) – Carteret County is experiencing hazardous conditions during a historic snowfall. Roadways and bridges remain dangerous, with deep snow drifts reported in multiple areas. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (January 31, 2026) – Carteret County Emergency Services, along with local, state, and federal partners, is actively responding to the ongoing winter storm. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (January 30, 2026) – Residents of Carteret County should make final preparations now as a significant winter storm is expected to impact the area beginning tomorrow. Read on...

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CARTERET COUNTY, NC (January 26, 2026) – Due to cold conditions, CCATS, Carteret County’s public transit system, will operate on a modified schedule Tuesday, January 27. Read on...

Effective January 1, 2026, North Carolina’s S.L. 2025-9 (Senate Bill 248) updates G.S. 48-9-107 and G.S. 130A to allow adopted individuals to request their new birth certificates directly from their local Register of Deeds office. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Dec. 29, 2025) – Carteret County has selected William Charles Matthias II to serve as its new Emergency Services Director beginning Jan. 26, 2026. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 29, 2025) – Carteret County property owners are reminded that Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, is the final day to pay 2025 property taxes without interest. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 17, 2025) – The Carteret County Board of Elections will conduct a new election for the office of Morehead City mayor on March 3, 2026. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 5, 2025) – Carteret County has launched its 15-year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Shoreline Access Plan, a long-range effort that will guide future growth, services, and overall quality of life. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 5, 2025) – The Carteret County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is seeking proposals from organizations interested in providing prevention and early intervention programming for delinquent and at-risk youth for state. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 3, 2025) – Carteret County is excited to announce the relocation of its Veterans Services Office to a more visible and convenient location in Morehead City. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (November 25, 2025) – Candidate filing for the 2026 elections begins at noon on Monday, December 1, 2025, and ends at noon on Friday, December 19, 2025. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (November 3, 2025) – Early Voting in Carteret County concluded on Saturday, marking the final days of the 2025 election season. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (October 31, 2025) – Carteret County will light the courthouse cupola green from Nov. 4–11 in observance of Operation Green Light for Veterans. Read on...

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CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (October 20, 2025) – The Carteret County Health Department has been recognized as the 2025 Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow Health Department of the Year by the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA). Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (October 14, 2025) – Carteret County Senior Services will host a free Shred-a-Thon to help older adults protect against identity theft on Sat., Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Leon Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (October 14, 2025) – The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host “Operation Medicine Drop,” a free medication disposal event, on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all Food Lion locations in Carteret County. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (October 14, 2025) – Early voting for the 2025 municipal elections in Carteret County will run from Thursday, Oct. 16, through Saturday, Nov. 1. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Carteret County Emergency Management is closely monitoring two tropical systems in the Atlantic this week. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2025) – A record 65 participants from the Carteret County Senior Games have qualified and registered to attend the 2025 North Carolina Senior Games State Finals. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Aug. 27, 2025) – Property tax bills for 2025 are on their way to Carteret County residents. About 86,000 bills are being mailed, with real and personal property billed separately, and all residents should receive them soon. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Carteret County officials continue to monitor Hurricane Erin as it moves offshore. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is in limited activation to coordinate resources and maintain situational awareness. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Aug. 19, 2025) – Carteret County officials continue to monitor Hurricane Erin as it moves up the Atlantic coast. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Carteret County officials continue monitoring Major Hurricane Erin as it moves across the Atlantic. Read on...

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Aug. 17, 2025) – Carteret County officials continue monitoring Hurricane Erin as the storm moves across the Atlantic. Read on...