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News & Announcements
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Carteret County Residents Encouraged to Attend Hurricane Preparedness Expo
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (May 14, 2026) – With hurricane season approaching, Carteret County Emergency Services is encouraging residents to make plans and gather information ahead of potential storms by attending the annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. Read on... -
Public Hearing | FY 2026–27 Proposed Budget
A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held on May 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Read on... -
Carteret County Leaders Recognized at THRive Local Awards
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (May 4, 2026) – Two Carteret County leaders were recently honored for their work in making local healthcare and social services easier to access. Read on... -
Carteret County Register of Deeds Reminds Residents to Protect Property with Free Alerts
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (March 2, 2026) – As property fraud schemes grow more complex, the Carteret County Register of Deeds is reminding residents of the Recording Notification Service (RNS), a free tool designed to safeguard property records. Read on... -
Carteret County DSS Receives Donation to Support Foster Children
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2026) – The Carteret County DSS has received a $7,807 donation from Jim Dandy Convenience Stores, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and the Humanitarian Endowment for Lasting Public Support to benefit local foster care programs. Read on... -
Carteret County Health Department Named Health Department of the Year
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (October 20, 2025) – The Carteret County Health Department has been recognized as the 2025 Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow Health Department of the Year by the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA). Read on... -
Carteret County Senior Games Sends Record Number to State Finals
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2025) – A record 65 participants from the Carteret County Senior Games have qualified and registered to attend the 2025 North Carolina Senior Games State Finals. Read on... -
New Provider to Bring Expanded Healthcare Services to Down East’s Sea Level Clinic
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (July 29, 2025) – Carteret County, Core Care, and Carteret Health Care (CHC) today announced an upcoming transition in primary care services at the Sea Level clinic, located at 458 Hwy 70 in eastern Carteret County. Read on... -
Carteret County Board of Elections Members Sworn In
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (July 22, 2025) – Newly appointed members of the Carteret County Board of Elections were sworn in Tuesday to begin their two-year terms. Read on... -
Carteret County Senior Center Recertified as a Center of Excellence
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (July 22, 2025) – The Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center, home to Carteret County Senior Services, has again been designated a Center of Excellence by NCDAAS, the highest recognition available to senior centers in the state. Read on... -
Sheriff's Office Warns Residents of Ongoing Law Enforcement Phone Scam
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (May 7, 2025) – The Carteret County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents to an ongoing phone scam where individuals are falsely identifying themselves as law enforcement officers to extort money. Read on... -
Carteret County Leaders Honored for Fentanyl Crisis Response at Community Forum
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 14, 2025) – More than 50 community members packed the Beaufort Train Depot on Saturday for a public forum addressing the impact of fentanyl in Carteret County. Read on... -
Carteret County Reminds Residents of Free Service to Protect Homes from Fraud
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (January 28, 2025) – With property fraud schemes becoming increasingly sophisticated, Carteret County is encouraging residents to take advantage of a free service designed to protect their most valuable asset – their home. Read on... -
UNC-CH collaborates with 22 counties, including Carteret, to address affordable housing needs
We’re honored to announce that Carteret County has been selected to participate in the highly competitive Our State, Our Homes (OSOH) program by Carolina Across 100 at UNC-Chapel Hill! News Release -
Carteret County Government earns ‘AAA’ Credit Rating from Fitch Ratings
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 3, 2024) – Carteret County Government (CCG) has been awarded a prestigious financial upgrade by Fitch Ratings, moving from a ‘AA+’ to an ‘AAA’ Issuer Default Rating and General Obligation bond rating. Read on...
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