ECHS National Speech and Debate Association

10/17/2025

“This award is a tremendous step forward for our community,” Fire Chief John Murtagh said. “The SAFER grant gives us the ability to staff more effectively, which directly translates into better protection for our residents, businesses, and visitors. Newport is growing, and this funding allows us to meet today’s demands while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.”
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_c869e9a8-57d6-4dcb-9906-af263a70af46.html

10/17/2025

“This is not a business where you put 40 hours a week in. You could work upwards of 60 to 100 hours,” Terrell Gould said. “I knew for the past few years if I started to lose the enjoyment then it was time to quit. A couple of months ago I knew that it was time.”
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_93d30b04-e0b2-48db-9931-e27d00f9f5b9.html

10/17/2025

According to information released by the city last week, the proposal for the park is no longer feasible at that location after City Manager Chris Turner received a letter from the Department of the Army that stated the U.S. Army Reserve is “currently working to coordinate a transfer of the subject property to USMC (United States Marine Corps).”
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/article_192adfa6-7405-4eab-93b5-6c21526bbb10.html

09/26/2024

https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/newsevents/newsletter/September2024-Employment-Compensation-from-a-Foreign-Government-Can-Impact-Your-Retired-Pay/

September 2024 DFAS Retiree Newsletter Employment Compensation from a Foreign Government Can Impact Your Retired Pay

12/10/2023

06/18/2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Mandy Cohen, a former North Carolina official, will be the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House announced Friday.

06/09/2023

Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.

06/09/2023

HAPPY 98TH, BILL!

Susan Seaforth Hayes and Ken Corday with the birthday honoree, Bill Hayes! Peeking out in the background is the 2023 edition of the Horton Christmas tree.

06/09/2023

CARTERET COUNTY, NC (June 7, 2023) – CCPL’s Down East branch, located at 702 US Highway 70E Beaufort, will close at the end of business Friday, June 16 – in order for preparations to begin for the opening of its new location at 108 Straits Rd., Beaufort.

06/09/2023