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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Carteret County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Elections and voting
Community theater hurricane debt
Library transparency and governance
Mass surveillance
White Oak Street rename
Flock surveillance cameras
Merrimon community park
Education and preservation of historical texts
Youth athletic facilities
High school tennis courts
East Carteret High School tennis courts
Dangerous dog ordinance revisions
Youth athletic field shortage
Dangerous dog ordinance
Senior center data for grant writing
Patriotic community events for July 4th
Board of Elections staff salaries
West Carteret band program funding
Jewish American History Month
Outdoor burning ordinance
922 Highway 24 rezoning
Museum security funding and America 250
Road conditions near Barnesfield
4001 Highway 24 rezoning
Rezone 4301 NC Highway 24, Newport
Youth athletic fields and sports tourism
Youth athletic fields
National Day of Prayer and patriotic gatherings
Hamptons on the White Oak master plan modification
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Carteret County from local and regional media.
Veterans Services | Carteret County, NC - Official Website
The Carteret County Veterans Services Office provides various services and referrals so veterans, dependents, and survivors can apply for and receive benefits they may be entitled to.
From Port expansion to a new jail: Officials outline plans for Carteret County growth
From Port expansion to a new jail: Officials outline plans for Carteret County growth Carolina Coast Online
Oct 31, 2026Sheriff candidates tackle drugs, jail overcrowding, and campaign slander at county forum
Sheriff candidates tackle drugs, jail overcrowding, and campaign slander at county forum Carolina Coast Online
Oct 14, 2026Carteret County Sheriff candidate forum scheduled for Oct. 8 | News
Carteret County Sheriff candidate forum scheduled for Oct. 8 | News Carolina Coast Online
Oct 7, 2026Nor’easter brings flooding but no major damage to Carteret communities
Nor’easter brings flooding but no major damage to Carteret communities Carolina Coast Online
Sep 29, 2026CCATS Public Transportation | Carteret County, NC - Official Website
CCATS serves the transportation needs of all Carteret County residents and visitors. Whether you are commuting to work, attending medical appointments, shopping, or visiting friends, we are here to help. Our fl...
Sep 27, 2026U.S. 70, I-42 commission to meet Tuesday in Morehead City
U.S. 70, I-42 commission to meet Tuesday in Morehead City WCTI
Sep 22, 2026CODE CRUNCH: Statewide inspector shortage hits Carteret County municipalities
CODE CRUNCH: Statewide inspector shortage hits Carteret County municipalities Carolina Coast Online
Sep 22, 2026Shellfish harvesting temporarily closed in parts of Carteret, Eastern NC counties
Shellfish harvesting temporarily closed in parts of Carteret, Eastern NC counties Carolina Coast Online
Aug 25, 2026Tornado Warning Issued for Northeastern Carteret County Until 5 p.m. EDT
Tornado Warning Issued for Northeastern Carteret County Until 5 p.m. EDT Forth.News
Aug 24, 2026State audit reveals minimal oversight at historic Carteret County landfills | News
State audit reveals minimal oversight at historic Carteret County landfills | News Carolina Coast Online
Jul 24, 2026License plate readers see rapid growth, low oversight in Carteret County
License plate readers see rapid growth, low oversight in Carteret County Carolina Coast Online
Jul 9, 2026