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Surf City Property Tax Rate Increase Raising Concerns

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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 …See the Story

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

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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.Read Article

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Turned away from graduation ceremony

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Turned away from graduation ceremony

Emerald Isle, N.C.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

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

County beach commission OKs key Bogue Banks beach management plan update

EMERALD ISLE — The Carteret County Beach Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve an update of the county’s Bogue Banks beach management plan and send it to the state Division of Coastal Management for review.Emerald Isle · Emerald Isle Read Article

County beach commission schedules hearing on new Bogue Banks beach management plan

EMERALD ISLE — The Carteret County Beach Commission will conduct a public hearing Monday, May 19 on an update of the county’s beach management plan.Emerald Isle · Emerald Isle Read Article

Sea turtle nesting season underway, help keep beaches clear for mothers

EMERALD ISLE — Sea turtle season nesting season in North Carolina began Thursday and volunteer teams in towns on Bogue Banks hit the beach, walking and looking for the tracks of incoming mothers.Emerald Isle · Emerald Isle Read Article

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