Carteret County News

A lightning strike caused a man to be stranded on his boat for days, before a helicopter saved him off the coast of Carteret County, rescue officials said.

A silver alert has been canceled for a Carteret County man who has been located after being reported missing last month.

Two area Marines assisted police in Beaufort over the weekend as they responded to a call about a drunk suspect destroying property along the town's waterfront.

Authorities in Carteret County are investigating the death of a dog that was found over the weekend in a trash bag submerged in the creek off the Beaufort waterfront.

A special education program will help kick off a spring dive expedition at the site of the shipwreck of the Queen Anne's Revenge, the flagship of the infamous pirate Blackbeard, which ran aground off the coast of Carteret County nearly 300 years ago.

Several people gathered in Morehead City to honor of Peace Officers' Memorial Day.

Farmer's markets and roadside stands are commonplace in Eastern Carolina, and perhaps you've shopped at them.

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a golf competition May 19 at Bear Trail Country Club.

"If you've never been to a quilt show, one reason to come is to see how innovative so many of these quilts are a they are not just in the traditional style.

The Carteret County Health Department still has grant funds available for Newport pet owners interested in receiving free spay-neuter services for their cats.

The following is an email New Bern Mayor Lee Bettis sent to the city manager and city attorney on Friday.

Woman accused of diverting ADHD medication

The recommended budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 was presented to the Board of Commissioners Monday night.

New Bern Mayor Lee Bettis is taking a two-month leave of absence from his city post to tend to family matters, a spokesman announced at a brief news conference Thursday in New Bern.

When New Bern Mayor Lee Bettis was arrested Monday on a possible driving while impaired charge and two other traffic violations for allegedly driving erratically in Havelock, the police report spurred questions about his residency.

According to a sheriff's reports, Nicole Bettis called 911 and reported an altercation with her husband occurring at the residence.

Lou Millow Cacal, 72, has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and failure to yield the right of way, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.

State health officials have issued a water quality swimming advisory for the public beach access on Radio Island in Carteret County.

The state says the Humane Society Shelter in Carteret County has two months to fix some major issues before its doors are forced closed.

Opponents of a bill seeking game fish status for three species of fish are making a trip to Raleigh to express their concerns.