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"The chairman of the #CarteretCounty Board of Commissioners likely won’t be wishing anyone a Happy #Hanukkah. When asked by a fellow member of the all-#Republican commission to include the sentiment in his verbal list of #holiday well-wishing at the close of the board’s meeting Monday in the county administration building in #Beaufort, Chairman Chris Chadwick replied, “No, we don’t say that.”

His response drew a visible reaction from Commissioner Marianne Waldrop, her mouth agape at Chadwick’s prompt dismissal of her suggestion.

Other commissioners smiled while chuckles, including those from other board members, could be heard on the video recording of the meeting as Chadwick turned to the audience and said, “I want to wish everybody #MerryChristmas and #HappyNewYear, and we appreciate y’all coming.”

https://coastalreview.org/2025/12/carteret-chairman-rejects-call-to-extend-jewish-greetings-too/

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From Carteret County Government on FB: UPDATE #4

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NEWS RELEASE: Carteret County Prepares for Hurricane Erin Impacts

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (Aug. 19, 2025) – Carteret County officials continue to monitor Hurricane Erin as it moves up the Atlantic coast. While the storm is expected to remain offshore, it is a large system, and its effects will be felt well beyond the center. Residents can anticipate the potential for higher water levels along the coast, stronger winds, rough surf, beach erosion, and hazardous rip currents beginning this afternoon and continuing through Thursday. County officials are working closely with local, state, and federal partners to coordinate response and ensure the community is prepared.

The National Weather Service office in Newport/Morehead City reports that coastal flooding may begin with today’s high tide, more than 24 hours before tropical-storm-force winds arrive. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Down East Carteret County, including the adjacent ocean and sound waters along the entire county coastline. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Down East Carteret County for the likelihood of up to two to three feet of inundation above normally dry areas along the oceanside and low-lying areas near the water. A Coastal Flood Warning is also in effect for all of Carteret County.

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From #CarteretCounty Government on FB: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Down East Carteret County, including adjacent ocean waters and sounds, as of 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18. This means tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 48 hours.