Coffee in hand, Morehead City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Morehead City apartment attack leads to serious charges and high bond.
- Morehead City crews help fight Atlantic Beach structure fire Sunday night.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 76.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stella man accused of box cutter attack, burglary (wcti12.com) — Morehead City police have charged a Stella resident in connection with a violent incident at an occupied Brook Street apartment, where a person was seriously injured with a box cutter. The man faces multiple felony counts, including first-degree burglary and assault with a deadly weapon, and is being held in the Carteret County Jail on a secured bond.

• Multiple fire departments respond to Atlantic Beach structure fire (wcti12.com) — Morehead City firefighters were among several Carteret County crews called to help battle a Sunday evening structure fire in Atlantic Beach near Hoop Pole Creek Drive. The blaze was brought under control, but officials have not yet shared details on injuries, damage, or what sparked the fire.

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Upcoming Events in
Morehead City
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Friday July 3
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Administrative Offices Closed - Independence Day →
Morehead City NC Calendar
Morehead City, NC 28557
8:00 am
Monday July 6
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Holiday - No School for Staff
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Tots at the Library →
Morehead City NC Calendar, 202 S. 8th Street, Morehead City
10:00 am
Tuesday July 7
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Public Services Committee Meeting →
Morehead City NC Calendar, 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City
9:00 am
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6:00 Board of Education Meeting
Beaufort Middle
Beaufort, NC 28516
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 8
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MCPL Knit Wits →
Morehead City NC Calendar, Morehead City Public Library - Large Print Room 202 South Eighth Street, Morehead City
11:30 am
Thursday July 9
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Public Safety Committee Meeting →
Morehead City NC Calendar, 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City
9:00 am
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Boys Basketball Open Gym
Morehead City Middle
Morehead City, NC 28557
4:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
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- Check out the excellent in-person and virtual fishing classes being offered by the NCWRC Fishing Education Team in July.
Visit our class calendar and register at: https://bit.ly/44YkCxs
Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville:
June 29, 30 & July 1: Basic Rod… (Nextdoor )
- Join Us for Tuesday's Lunch feature Bacon, Turkey, Ranch Sandwich.
Don't forget our Chicken Salad is available by the pound as well. Sweet Beans Midtown Sound Cafe is located on the campus at Carteret Community… (Nextdoor Bayview - 12th to 24th)
🗞 Nearby News
Atlantic Beach
- Atlantic Beach police seek help identifying person of interest in condo larcenies (wcti12.com)
- North Carolina AG suing Trump administration over healthcare changes (publicradioeast.org)
- 8 Incredible North Carolina Escapes You Can Take In A Day For Under $60 (takingthekids.com)
Beaufort
- Beaufort Fire Department invites community to Fourth of July flag raising (wcti12.com)
- Streets With a Story: Beaufort's Front Street (ourstate.com)
Ok Morehead City! 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: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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