🌱 How Morehead City divers helped uncover a hidden World War II wreck

Greetings Morehead City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Morehead City divers helped uncover a hidden World War II wreck

Also on today's calendar: Healing Through Nature at Carteret S.P.E.A.K. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

From our Partner
Today's Morehead City Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Morehead City Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Morehead City.

---

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• Beyond the Headlines explores shipwrecks, wildlife along North Carolina coast (wcti12.com) — Morehead City divers and businesses are at the heart of a new feature exploring Eastern North Carolina’s shipwrecks and coastal wildlife. The story highlights a local dive charter’s role in finding the U-352 submarine, the Living Shipwreck exhibit at Pine Knoll Shores aquarium, and the nearby Rachel Carson Reserve’s wild horses and protected habitats that residents can visit and enjoy.
   

---

📸 Around Morehead City

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 Morehead City

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13

• Labor and Birth Preparation →
  Carteret OBGYN Centering Building, 3511 John Platt Drive, Morehead City
  6:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Monday October 12

• SOC- Home vs. Lejeune
  East Carteret High Beaufort, NC 28516
  6:00 pm

Tuesday October 13

• City Council Meeting →
  Morehead City NC Calendar, 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City
  5:30 pm

Wednesday October 14

• Healing Through Nature at Carteret S.P.E.A.K. →
  Carteret SPEAK, 300 Penny Lane, Morehead City
  5:30 pm

Thursday October 15

• Planning Committee Meeting →
  Morehead City NC Calendar, 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City
  9:00 am
• Alive at 5 with The Green Room →
  South 9th Street, Morehead City
  1:00 pm
• Mayor's Roundtable →
  Morehead City NC Calendar, City Hall Council Chambers 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City
  5:30 pm
• GARY LOWDER & SMOKIN' HOT at Jack's Waterfront Bar →
  Jack's Waterfront Bar, 513 Evans St., Morehead City
  7:00 pm

Friday October 16

• Matthew Broussard →
  South 14th Street, Morehead City
  4:00 pm

Saturday October 17

• Buddy McKeel Fundraiser Event →
  Crystal Coast Civic Center, 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City
• Barry Charlton at Southern Salt →
  Southern Salt, 701 Evans St, Morehead City
  12:00 pm

Sunday October 18

• Let's Make Pink Just a Color →
  Morehead City NC

---

📣 Morehead City Shout Outs!

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

---

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

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning all!
  Help needed (temporary) My husband needs one guy that's dependable, has own transportation and is ok with heights. If you can paint that's a great… (Nextdoor Bayview - 12th to 24th)

• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Morehead City. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier Associate - Part Time in Morehead City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morehead City here.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Atlantic Beach

• Sunday Puzzle: Back to school (publicradioeast.org)

Beaufort

• Tornadoes, severe storms leave damage across Eastern North Carolina (wcti12.com)
• Tornado watch issued for Eastern North Carolina until Sunday evening (heraldsun.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. 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