The cheapest per-gallon price for premium gas in Carteret County during the week ending May 9 was $4.66 per gallon.

Carteret County Emergency Services invites residents to a free Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 30 in Morehead City. The event features expert presentations on storm preparation ahead of hurricane season. Vendor spots are still available for organizations offering relevant services.

Two longtime members of Carteret County’s fire services were honored with North Carolina’s highest departmental award for public safety professionals on May 14. Eddie Lewis and Steve Gould received the Order of the Guardian Award from Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey…

Morehead City is looking for a new member for its Planning Board after Nathan Chambers joined the City Council. Applications are open until May 17, with details available on the city’s website.

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Currituck County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

For the week ending May 2, the lowest reported price of midgrade gas in Dare County stood at $4.25 per gallon.

Morehead City has announced permanent traffic changes on S. 8th Street beginning May 13. The entire street will become one way northbound after roadwork is completed this week.

Carteret County Senior Services will host a free Shred-a-Thon for residents aged 50 and older on May 16 in Morehead City. The event aims to help prevent identity theft among seniors by offering secure document shredding.

The week’s cheapest midgrade gas price in Carteret County stood at $4.21 per gallon in the week ending May 2.

The cheapest per-gallon price for premium gas in Carteret County during the week ending May 2 was $4.61 per gallon.

Morehead City has issued important public safety reminders ahead of this year’s Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. The guidance includes information about upcoming street closures, parking rules, child safety tips, and health precautions for all attendees.

There was one company in a city associated with Dare County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Don’t miss out on these family and kids events happening in Outer Banks this week.

For the week ending May 2, the lowest reported price of diesel gas in Currituck County stood at $5.25 per gallon.

For the week ending May 2, the lowest reported price of premium gas in Dare County stood at $4.37 per gallon.

For the week ending May 2, the lowest reported price of regular gas in Currituck County stood at $3.59 per gallon.

Morehead City Parks and Recreation is holding two events for residents to share ideas for its upcoming master plan. The sessions will take place on May 8 and May 9 at local venues, with staff available to gather community feedback.

The Morehead City Council has scheduled two meetings on May 12 to discuss its proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Additional workshops and a public hearing are planned as part of an ongoing review process.

The lowest price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Currituck County during the week ending May 2 was $4.19, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.

For the week ending May 2, the lowest reported price of regular gas in Dare County stood at $3.87 per gallon.