🌱 What we know about the Ocean Drive fire and explosion

Good morning Emerald Isle! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Hosting an event in Emerald Isle? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.

Subscribe

In today's newsletter:

• What we know about the Ocean Drive fire and explosion
• Emerald Isle turtle nest reveals a genetic oddity rarely seen

Also on today's calendar: Wednesday Night - Sushi $10 rolls.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 homes gutted in Emerald Isle fire; massive explosion seen for miles at NC coast (myfox8.com) — A massive weekend fire on Emerald Isle destroyed two neighboring homes on Ocean Drive and damaged at least three others, with a dramatic explosion visible for miles along the coast. Multiple Carteret County fire departments responded, Ocean Drive was closed, and officials report no injuries as they continue to assess damage on the western end of Bogue Banks.
   

• Crystal Coast volunteers documented a rare genetic mystery during sea turtle nest excavation in Emerald Isle (publicradioeast.org) — Emerald Isle's Sea Turtle Patrol recently documented a rare genetic deformity while excavating Nest 39, where most hatchlings still made it safely to the ocean. Volunteers found every remaining egg had unusual shell strings, which state biologists linked to an uncommon ovarian issue only seen a few times in North Carolina history.
   

📸 Around Emerald Isle

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Emerald Isle

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Bar Bites →
  Caribsea Restaurant, 8921 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle
  5:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Wednesday Night - Sushi $10 rolls →
  Caribsea Restaurant, 8921 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Neighborhood Watch Meeting →
  Emerald Isle, NC Calendar, 7500 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle
  6:00 pm

📣 Emerald Isle Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Family Storytime (Ages 0-5) - Swansboro →
  Swansboro Branch Library Meeting Room, 1460 West Corbett Avenue, Cape Carteret
  9:30 am
Wednesday September 30
• Baby Steps (Ages 0-18 mos.) - Swansboro →
  Swansboro Branch Library Meeting Room, 1460 West Corbett Avenue, Cape Carteret
  9:30 am
• Football MCMS @ BCMS
  Broad Creek Middle Newport, NC 28570
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Bluegrass Jam at Bogue Sound Distillery →
  Bogue Sound Distillery, 108 Bogue Commercial Dr, Bogue
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Fishing for the Future- Kids Fishing Tournament →
  Water Way Inn Swansboro, NC, 160 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point
Monday October 5
• Community Social Services Connection - Swansboro →
  Swansboro Branch Library Meeting Room, 1460 West Corbett Avenue, Cape Carteret
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Novel Encounters (Grades 1-5) - Swansboro →
  Swansboro Branch Library Meeting Room, 1460 West Corbett Avenue, Cape Carteret
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church Surviving the Holidays →
  Cape Carteret Presbyterian Preschool, 100 Yaupon Dr, Cape Carteret
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 29
• 🔁 Almost Live Concert Karaoke & Potluck →
  Bogue Sound Distillery, 108 Bogue Commercial Dr, Bogue
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cellular Sales, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Representative in Swansboro. Apply here.
• GPM Investments posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Newport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emerald Isle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newport

• Crystal Coast Highland Games return to Newport Oct. 17 (wcti12.com)
• Wildlife rescuers warn discarded fishing line and hooks can seriously injure birds (wcti12.com)

Atlantic Beach

• UPDATE: New video shows large plume erupt at Emerald Isle fire that destroyed two homes (wbtv.com)
• Sunday Puzzle: So-so (publicradioeast.org)
• ENC shelter urging anglers to clear shorelines of fishing gear after wave of animal injuries (publicradioeast.org)

Ok Emerald Isle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook