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Morehead City, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Morehead City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which streets will close for the Big Rock crowds this week?
- Morehead City crews help save a family pet after Carteret fire
Also on today's calendar: Ocrafolk Festival 2026, June 5-7, on Ocracoke Island, NC and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Big Rock Tournament brings traffic changes, parking reminders and safety tips (wcti12.com) — Expect significant road closures and parking changes around downtown Morehead City as the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament runs June 3–15, bringing thousands of visitors. City officials outline specific street closures, parking options, and on-site Fire-EMS coverage, plus practical safety tips so residents and visitors can navigate crowds, heat, and long days on the waterfront more smoothly. 
• Family pet revived after fire breaks out near front door in Carteret County home (wcti12.com) — Morehead City firefighters helped respond to a house fire in western Carteret County Friday, where crews battled heavy flames near the front door. Everyone escaped, and responders revived a family pet, prompting departments to remind residents to evacuate quickly and call 911 immediately during any fire emergency.
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★ Featured events ★
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Ocrafolk Festival 2026, June 5-7, on Ocracoke Island, NC →
The Berkley Manor, 58 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke
9:00 am
Sunday June 7
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Other local events
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Last Day of School for Students
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn Morehead City, NC 28557 -
Early Release for students (3 hours early)
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn Morehead City, NC 28557 -
MCPL Youth Advisory Board Meeting →
Morehead City NC Calendar, Morehead City Library - Marlin Conference Room 202 S 8th St, Morehead City
5:00 pm -
Mandatory Workday (School) - No school for students
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn Morehead City, NC 28557 -
High School Graduations
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn Morehead City, NC 28557
6:30 pm -
MCPL Summer Reading Program Kickoff →
Morehead City NC Calendar, Morehead City Library 202 S. Eighth Street, Morehead City
9:00 am -
Workday (No school for students)
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn Morehead City, NC 28557 -
Tots at the Library →
Morehead City NC Calendar, 202 S. 8th Street, Morehead City
10:00 am -
Guy Harvey Meet-And-Greet →
Belk, 5167 Hwy 70 W, Morehead City
11:00 am -
Meet Guy Harvey →
The Big Rock Tournament, 710 Evans St, Morehead City
2:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
Saturday June 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Yearbooks on sale in the office until the run out.
Broad Creek Middle Newport, NC 28570
8:00 am -
High School Graduations
Beaufort Elementary Beaufort, NC 28516
6:30 pm -
TIDAL BLUES →
Cru Wine Bar - Beaufort, 120 Turner St, Beaufort
8:00 pm -
Museum’s Most Wanted: Identifying and Dealing with... →
North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, 315 Front St, Beaufort
12:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Friday June 5
Thursday June 11
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💬 Chatter
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- Waffle House posted a job opening for Cook / Grill Operator in Morehead City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morehead City here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Atlantic Beach names Hutchinson acting police chief (wcti12.com)
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Beaufort
- Tim Corley sworn in as Beaufort County Manager (witn.com)
- Rep. Don Davis requests federal support to reopen Martin General Hospital (witn.com)
- Trump says talks with Iran back on after suspension despite Israel-Lebanon tensions (wcti12.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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