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Steepy says farewell to board
The County Board of Commissioners welcomed its newest member with open arms Monday night but not before first sending its outgoing member off with a gracious and grateful fare-thee-well. Before commissioners ...
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First day of new ID card goes well at NC ports
The first day that North Carolina port workers were required to have a new federal identification card went well and a spokeswoman says training and communications paid off.
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Giving thanks by giving time
"There was a line of people out the door most of the day," the Rev. Bill Barrow said a little after noon Thanksgiving Day at Hope Mission Community Kitchen.
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Deck the halls with local gifts
You don't have to travel to big cities or order online for presents when there are so many local independent stores offering everything from bikes to kites to books.
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Easley accelerates state projects
Gov. Mike Easley said today that he is fast-tracking $722 million in state construction projects in an effort to create jobs and stimulate North Carolina's economy.
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2008 Festival of Trees Plans Underway
The 2008 Festival of Trees Committee is actively preparing for the holiday fundraising event for Hospice of Carteret County.
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Pet adoption center bounds forward
A long-time dream of having a no-kill shelter for abandoned animals became closer to reality Saturday as members of the Pet Adoption and Welfare Society of Carteret County broke ground for a future Pet Adoption ...
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Vet van drivers honored
The County Veterans Services Office has two shiny new vans making up its fleet for the veterans transportation network, but it was the people behind the wheel who were recognized Tuesday during an awards ...
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New book shows girl's imagination, artistry and love
I guess nearly all parents and grandparents have the habit of posting the pictures and papers of their children on the refrigerator.
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Community remembers Brad Sneeden
The music of students in the Carteret Honors Band and Carteret County Vocal Ensemble filled Glad Tidings Church in Morehead City Sunday as the community celebrated the life of late school Superintendent Brad ...
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Gas prices plummet in time for holiday travel
Gasoline prices continued dropping last week, down about $2 in the past 60 days, and offering some relief for those making Thanksgiving travel plans.
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NC Ports - Moving Forward Toward Sustainable Long Term Growth
While the global economy and the shipping industry are experiencing a roller coaster ride which appears to be culminating in a deep recession, the North Carolina State Ports Authority is moving forward with ...
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Dedication, donations help keep veterans vans rolling
Staff from the Carteret County Veterans Services Office show their pride in the newly detailed van they received.
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Experts offer offshore drilling as bridge to future
Federal officials, petroleum industry leaders and environmental group leaders said Wednesday that offshore drilling in the United States, including in North Carolina, will be the bridge to a future with greater ...
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Coalition opens holiday show, sale
The Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition Holiday Show and Sale opens Sunday and lasts through Dec.
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Drilling's fit with coast at issue
When considering offshore oil exploration, North Carolina leaders should analyze the future appearance of the coastline if the industry strikes oil and locates here, and they should evaluate whether the state ...
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Coastal commission meeting in Morehead City
Nov 20, 2008 The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission continues its meeting in Morehead City to discuss issues facing the coast.
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State hands down cut
Carteret County Schools, as well as all state school districts, were notified Tuesday they must revert 1 percent of their budget to help make up a state budget shortfall.
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Right whales get right-of-way
North Atlantic right whales Length: Between 45 and 55 feet Weight: Up to 70 tons Distinguishing features: a stocky body generally black coloration lack of a dorsal fin a large head callosities on the head ...
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Cruise ship calls at port
The American Cruise Lines vessel American Spirit of Wilmington, Del., docks at the N.C. State Port at Morehead City on Tuesday.
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