Town of Morehead City

We are grateful for a community that is so generous and willing to support each other! For the inaugural Stuff the Cruiser - Teacher Edition, we were able to fill two Morehead City Police Department vehicles full of donations that will be distributed to Morehead City teachers soon.

In addition to the public donating items from the wish list, MCPD received nearly $1,300 in monetary donations today. That money was immediately used to purchase more items from the teachers' wish list. Thank you to everyone who contributed, and to Wal-mart Supercenter staff for going above and beyond to help make this possible. WNCT-TV will have a highlight of the event airing this evening.

Thank you to John Frazee, of Frazee's Trophies in Dunn for helping out the Morehead City Police Department’s Stuff the Cruiser initiative!

He saw our posts about this event and asked if he could help by donating a sign. Look for it from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17th, at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Morehead City! We will have officers on hand to collect donations for our teachers.

Find the full donation list on our website: https://www.moreheadcitync.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=176

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Town of Morehead City for its Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as a financial plan, as an operations guide, and as a communications device.

Please join us in recognizing our staff, particularly in the finance department, for this great achievement!

Register your child(ren) today for Youth Beach Volleyball!

This program will occur at the Atlantic Beach Circle from 5-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, from September 9th - October 23rd. The cost is $50 per child, and is open to participants ages 9-14.

Coaches are still needed for this program! If you have questions or are interested in volunteering in this capacity, please contact Andre Perez at [email protected] or call 252-726-5083, Ext. 703.

Registration for Youth Beach Volleyball is available online here: https://moreheadcity.recdesk.com/Community/Program

Help the Morehead City Police Department Stuff the Cruiser for our teachers on August 17th!

You can donate school supplies from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday at Walmart in Morehead City.

If you are unable to donate on this date, you can drop off items in advance to the Police Department at 300 N. 12th Street. They can be accepted during regular business hours, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

View the full list of requested items here: www.moreheadcitync.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=176

- help us spread the word to support our teachers through this initiative!

Did you know you can find the City Council's meeting agendas right on the homepage of our website? Visit moreheadcitync.org and click on the "Agendas and Minutes" button.

The Morehead City Council holds their regularly scheduled meeting on the second Tuesday of each month.

Temporary Lane Closure Notice: August 13th-15th

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be conducting work at the intersections of Arendell and N. 19th and N. 20th streets. As a result, the inside westbound lane will be closed in the area during this period.

You may wish to seek an alternate route on Bridges Street during this time. As always, we encourage everyone to drive carefully throughout Morehead City.

Morehead City has entered an agreement with Carteret County Government for our tax collection, and bills will be mailed in late August. This means that tax payments will no longer be paid directly to, or at, Morehead City's City Hall.

Taxes are delinquent if they are not paid in full by January 6th, 2025. Both Morehead City and Carteret County taxes will appear on the same bill, and a payment plan is available.

If you have questions about the new system, please contact the Carteret County Tax Department in the following ways:
-Visit the Tax Department's website at www.carteretcountync.gov and click on the Tax Help button on the homepage.
-Email the Carteret County Tax Department at [email protected].
-Call the Tax Department at 252-728-8485.
-Visit the Tax Office at 302 Courthouse Square in Beaufort.

Morehead City is slated to get another 1.5-2 inches of rain on Monday, August 12th. Please be aware of potential flooding as a result. Remember, never drive through standing water.

8/12/24 @ 730 AM - Flooding continues to be a concern across ENC today with additional showers and thunderstorms bringing the potential for heavy rain and flash flooding across the area. Several rivers also remain above flood stage. Click the link below for the latest river forecast briefing. https://www.weather.gov/media/mhx/LatestBriefing.pdf

Ready for a career where you don't dread returning to work on Mondays? Morehead City is now hiring in our Library, Planning & Inspections, Police, Public Utilities and Public Works departments.

Find full details and apply online today at moreheadcitync.org/jobs.

Help the Morehead City Police Department Stuff the Cruiser for our teachers!

You can donate school supplies during this event on Saturday, August 17th, at Walmart in Morehead City. Members of MCPD will be on site from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to accept items.

If you are unable to donate on this date, you can drop off donations in advance to the Police Department at 300 N. 12th Street. They can be accepted during regular business hours, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Visit our website News Flash for the full list of requested donations at moreheadcitync.org.

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Looking for fun activities for your young children? Preschool Story Time is held at the Morehead City Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays year round! This event is for children ages 2-6 accompanied by a caregiver at the Library, at 202 S. Eighth Street. We can accommodate up to eight children per session, in addition to their caregivers and any infants.

We recommend calling ahead to ensure there will be room during your preferred session and to register. You can call the Library at 252-726-3765.

Story Time is held on Tuesdays at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. This includes reading, songs, games and crafts to engage young children. This week's theme is pirates.

With yet another round of heavy showers and thunderstorms popping up the flash flood threat will continue this afternoon and evening. Saturated soils and pre-existing standing water will cause flooding issues more quickly than normal. Do not drive in areas where water covers the road.

Worth repeating: Never drive through standing water. Turn around, don’t drown!

Morehead City has experienced flooded roadways this morning, and the Flash Flood Watch has been extended to at least midnight. If you must go out, please drive with extreme caution.

8/10/24 @ 7:50 AM - You guessed it! The rain continues today with torrential downpours possible. Our soils are saturated from the copious amounts of rain we've received over the past few days, so flooding remains a concern. A Flood Watch is in effect until midnight for everywhere except Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke.

Join Morehead City Parks and Recreation for a new class - Fab, Fit Fun.

This cardio strength class is held at the Recreation Center at 1600 Fisher Street. It is free for members, and $10 drop in rate per class, or $32/month.

This class is held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Never drive through standing water - Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Due to a heavy rain from an early morning thunderstorm on Saturday, August 10th, along with recent rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby, there are flooded roadways across Morehead City.

The US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC has issued a Flash Flood Warning through at least 8 a.m. We encourage you to stay home this morning and drive carefully if you must go out.

Registration for Fall Women's Doubles Tennis is now open through Morehead City Parks and Recreation!

This season will run from September 9th-November 11th, and is for ladies ages 18 and up. You can find additional details and register online here: www.moreheadcitync.org/258/Athletic-Programs

8/9/24 @ 7:15 AM - Debby is exiting the area but we will have another day of periodic showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts. The flash flood threat is not over, so stay vigilant and do not attempt to drive across flooded roads.

[8/8/24 9:40 PM]
While recently downgraded Tropical Depression Debby moves north and away from us, it is easy to think we are in the clear. THIS IS FALSE. We still have the threat of tornadoes, flash flooding, river flooding, and coastal flooding in play. Be and have ways to receive warnings!

Tropical Storm Debby Updates: Thursday, August 8, 2024

6:30 p.m. Update: The Tornado Watch has been extended to 7 a.m. Friday.

12:45 p.m.: The Tornado Watch has been extended to 8 p.m. for the area. Please have multiple ways to receive warnings.

11:50 a.m. update: A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 8th.

5 a.m.: Morehead City is under a Tropical Storm Warning, per the US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC. A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are
expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours.
The area is also under a Tornado Watch until at least 1 p.m.

Thursday, August 8th Updates for Tornado Watch associated with Tropical Storm Debby:

1 p.m. Update: The Tornado Watch has been extended until at least 8 p.m. on Thursday.

5:40 a.m. Update: What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and Warning? Check our comments for a graphic from the National Weather Service that explains the difference.

4:35 a.m. Update: The Tornado Watch has been extended again to 1 p.m. on August 8th.

1 a.m. Update:
The Tornado Watch has been extended for our area until 8 a.m. Thursday, August 8th. Have multiple ways to receive warnings overnight.

[8/7/24 9:45 PM]
Flash Flooding and a couple tornadoes are still possible through tonight along the outer bands of Tropical Storm Debby. The areas highlighted in red are where the outer bands will be setting up shop over the next couple hours.

Man Arrested Following Jim Dandy Disturbance

On August 7, around 12:24 p.m., officers with the Morehead City Police Department responded to a reported initial disturbance at the Jim Dandy Store, located at 1023 N 20th Street, between store personnel and a male subject later identified as Thomas Hibbs, of Newport. Prior to the officers’ arrival, store personnel advised communications personnel that the male subject stole items from the store and produced an edged weapon.

Officers arrived on the scene and located Mr. Hibbs. During the encounter with officers, Mr. Hibbs displayed the edged weapon and made an advancement towards the officers. A Morehead City Police Officer deployed their taser to gain compliance and officers placed Mr. Hibbs in custody without further incident.

Mr. Hibbs was transported to the jail and was charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault on a Government Official. A first appearance court date is set for August 8, 2024.

Anyone with information about the reported incident is asked to contact the Morehead City Police Department at 252-726-1911.

Morehead City and the surrounding area is under a Tornado Watch until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7th.

[8/7/24 3:08 PM]
Scattered heavy rain continues through the evening, and the tornado threat is INCREASED through the evening. The red outlined region has the most suitable environment for tornado formation.