Well good news! At least I think it is anyway. The Town of Emerald Isle will be having their fireworks display at Bogue Inlet Pier. To me it’s the only appropriate venue for fireworks on the fourth of July. McLean Park just didn’t do much for me when it came to the fireworks.
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Emerald Isle Fireworks 2011
Monday, June 27th, 2011New e911 Center for Carteret County
Saturday, January 22nd, 2011After more than two years Carteret County’s new e911 telecommunications center will become fully operational. This project has been in the works for quite some time. It’s required a substantial amount of funding and a lot of hard work from county staff. According to the News Times report the center would be fully operational by the end of yesterday.
Buffalo Wild Wings Morehead City
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011Sunday evening a buddy called and asked if I had been to the new Buffalo Wild Wings in Morehead City. I hadn’t visited this restaurant since its been open and was anxious to give it a shot. (more…)
Snow in Carteret County
Sunday, December 26th, 2010
Emerald Isle Parking
Friday, December 24th, 2010A couple beach towns along the Crystal Coast are considering the idea of charging for parking at some of the larger beach access points. Both Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle are tossing the ideas around.
Surf Night – Ballyhoos
Thursday, December 16th, 2010This Saturday, December 18th get ready for Surf Night to invade Ballyhoos once again. Surf night is one of my favorite regular events at Ballyhoos, and I bet I’m not alone in my sentiment. There’s food, drinks, and live music. Not to mention the famous raffle.
Cape Lookout High School
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010Cape Lookout High School, which is located in Morehead City is set to close by the end of this month. The state board of education is concerned about the school’s high dropout rate. It is 30%, which is the highest in the state. Many of the kids that attend Cape Lookout High School end up there because they’re struggling in a more traditional classroom setting.
Carolina Chocolate Festival 2010
Thursday, January 21st, 20102012 Carolina Chocolate Festival
Morehead City – Its that time of year again. The Crystal Coast welcomes the 8th annual Carolina Chocolate Festival. I first went to this event 5 years ago. Needless to say it’s something I look forward to each and every year. This year it will be held from February 5th-7th.
Emerald Isle Fireworks 2009
Tuesday, June 30th, 20092011 Emerald Isle Fireworks Info
The town’s fireworks display this year is not taking place at Bogue Pier as it has in years past. Instead this year Emerald Isle’s Fourth of July Celebration will take place at McLean Park. It’s set to get going at 9:30pm.
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Big Rock 2009
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009This year is the 51st Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament. Saturday June 6th is the first day of the tournament, and is reserved for lady anglers. The tournament goes on until the following Saturday, June 13th.