2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (157+ words) PINE KNOLL SHORES, Carteret County — The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores marked its 50th anniversary Wednesday, celebrating five decades of showcasing and protecting the state's marine life. The facility's history dates back to Sept. 9, 1976, when it opened as a…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (118+ words) NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, Onslow County — A young boy is safe after a water rescue in North Topsail Beach, according to the North Topsail Beach Fire Department. The department said its C Shift firefighters responded Tuesday, Sept. 2, to a report involving…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (120+ words) Travelers who use the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route will need to make other plans for several days starting this weekend. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will suspend service on the route beginning Saturday, September12, while crews complete critical repairs to…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (121+ words) Morehead City, New Bern and Newport are among 25 North Carolina communities receiving grants through the state’s Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, according to a release from Governor Josh Stein's Office. Gov. Josh Stein announced more than $9.8 million in funding Friday…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (266+ words) WCTI Fourteen people were arrested on felony drug charges during the past 30 days, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office The arrests were made by members of the sheriff’s office Patrol Division, Street Crimes Unit and Drug Unit…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (368+ words) Soon, all North Carolina ferry routes will come at a cost. In North Carolina’s 2026 state budget, a provision requires the NCDOT Ferry Division to establish and collect tolls for all routes. Before it goes into effect, five listening sessions will…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (109+ words) One man was killed and another has been charged following an overnight incident at Harnett Correctional Institution, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The SBI is assisting the Lillington Police Department with the homicide investigation. The name…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (450+ words) Boater’s World Manufacturing Group, LLC will create 179 new jobs in Beaufort County, according to the Office of Gov. Josh Stein. Stein announced the company plans to invest more than $6 million to establish a boat manufacturing campus in Chocowinity. Boater’s World…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (146+ words) Bayliss Boatworks will visit Beaufort County Community College at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, to launch a new partnership with the college’s Boat Manufacture & Service program. According to BCCC, the Bayliss team will bring a completed 21-foot center console boat that serves as…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (216+ words) SAMPSON COUNTY — A Clinton man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he robbed a Dollar General store in Sampson County and tried to flee through the woods. According to the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9:45 a....