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Debbie Cameron, 60; incomplete

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Debbie Cameron, 60; incomplete

Debbie Scarlata-Cameron, 60, of Emerald Isle, died Friday, June 20. 2025, at Carteret Health Care.Read Article

Ocean Stalder with Tommy the 13” bluefish - Coastal Angler & The Angler Magazine

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Ocean Stalder with Tommy the 13” bluefish - Coastal Angler & The Angler Magazine

I caught this 13” Bluefish in Emerald Isle. Ocean Stalder fishing at Emerald Isle landed this feisty bluefish right in the surf on cut menhaden using a high low rig.Read Article

Crystal Coast TDA launches wayfinding project with 205 signs across county

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Crystal Coast TDA launches wayfinding project with 205 signs across county

MOREHEAD CITY — A major signage overhaul is coming to Carteret County, with a focus on helping visitors recognize that the collection of towns they’re exploring, places like Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, and Harkers Island, are all part of…Read Article

Surf City Property Tax Rate Increase Raising Concerns

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SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — For the first time in 12 years, the town of Surf City is raising its property tax rate. The increase is from 41 cents per $100 per value to 53 cents, a 30% increase. Kym Pattishall moved to Surf City with her husband 5 years ago during a time when the town’s tax rate was 41 cents. But Pattishall said the increase, coupled with rises in insurance and other areas, will hurt many homeowners. “It feels higher, it feels normal …Emerald Isle · Emerald Isle See the Story

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Turned away from graduation ceremony

Emerald Isle, N.C.Emerald Isle · Emerald Isle Read Article

Tales from the dunes: Butterflies in science, sentiment

The crystal skipper, a butterfly known for its white speckled wings, can only be found on Bogue Banks. Photo: Doug Rouse Guest Commentary To stimulate discussion and debate, Coastal Review welcomes differing viewpoints on topical coastal issues. It was a losing battle from the start, watching the inevitable rising and receding of the waves simultaneously fill up the hole I had been digging, and swiftly erode the accompanying pile of sand I had …Science · Emerald Isle Read Article

Squirrel caused 5,000 customers to lose power in North Carolina, co-op says

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The power outage happened in Emerald Isle on June 7.Power Outages · Emerald Isle Read Article

Registration open for EI Fishing Tournament

EMERALD ISLE — Registration is open for the annual Emerald Isle Fishing set for Saturday, Sept. 27, preceded by the Benefit Auction and Captain’s party on Friday, Sept 26.Emerald Isle · Emerald Isle Read Article

ECU students chosen for SECU Public Fellows Internship Program

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- A group of ECU students were chosen for the SECU Public Fellows Internship Program. This program, now in its 11th year at ECU, is a way for undergraduates to connect with local governments, economic development agencies, educational institution, and other nonprofit organizations to address community-identified priorities. “We continue to hear how impactful this program is for our community partners. By connecting them …Emerald Isle · Emerald Isle Read Article

Emerald Isle board asks for employee pay study during 2025-26 budget work session

EMERALD ISLE — During a long work session Tuesday night, Emerald Isle Interim Town Manager Randy Martin and town department heads laid out for town commissioners and the public the reasoning behind some of the major proposals in his recommended…Emerald Isle · Emerald Isle Read Article

County beach commission discusses Bogue Inlet dredging

EMERALD ISLE — Carteret County Shore Protection Officer Ryan Davenport and the county beach commission Monday afternoon began what Davenport called an “open discussion” about what to do about continued shoaling in Bogue Inlet, the main passageway from interior waters…Emerald Isle · Emerald Isle Read Article