Morehead City

Politics

New election ordered in NC city where mayoral race came down to one vote

Colin Campbell

The final Election Day tally in Morehead City showed City Councilman Lee Anthony Stiles defeating longtime Mayor Jerry Jones by just one vote — out of more than 1,500 votes cast.

Workers with Sea & Shoreline place wave attenuation devices into the water off of Morehead City, North Carolina on May 13, 2024. Sugarloaf Island has long acted as a barrier for the Morehead City waterfront but over time it has begun to erode due partly to increased boat traffic. Now a major restoration project is underway to help protect and rebuild the island.

News

North Carolina ports left out of Biden Administration's 'Clean Ports' program

Bradley George

The grants are funded by Biden's landmark climate law approved in 2022, the largest investment in clean energy in U.S. history.

Recently installed wave attenuation devices ring Sugarloaf Island off the coast of Morehead City, North Carolina on May 13, 2024. Sugarloaf Island has long acted as a barrier for the Morehead City waterfront but over time it has begun to erode due partly to increased boat traffic. Now a major restoration project is underway to help protect and rebuild the island.

Environment

Morehead City's barrier island is shrinking. Can oysters and concrete pyramids save it?

Celeste Gracia

Sugarloaf Island is a small, barrier island that protects the downtown waterfront of Morehead City. A multimillion-dollar project is underway to help restore the eroding island.

Environment

Tornado Causes Injuries, Damage Along Coast

Rebecca Martinez

Three people have sustained minor injuries after a tornado hit the North Carolina coast. The roof blew of an Atlantic Beach condo, with a couple inside,…