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Olivia Nicole Kimbro has been found safe after an Amber Alert issued by Morehead City Police Department. The investigation continues as authorities seek more information about those involved.

Carteret County Solid Waste Division will hold a free hazardous waste collection event on April 25 in Morehead City for county residents only. The drive-thru service offers safe disposal options…

Randy Martin has been named interim city manager for Morehead City effective May 1 after unanimous council approval. With more than forty years’ experience—including prior service as the city’s longtime…

Morehead City Council will hold a public hearing April 14 about funding renovations for W.S. King Recreation Center. Planned improvements include upgraded gymnasiums, pickleball courts, renovated fields, and more parking.

This former Outer Banks high school star set for games on Tuesday, April 14.

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

During 2024, Medicaid payments in Manteo connected to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category rose 1180%, highlighting shifts in service use and reimbursement trends.

Newport Medicaid providers submitted $399,976 in claims for Medicine Services and Procedures in 2024, reflecting a 29.4% rise from the prior year.

In 2024, Kitty Hawk providers billed $1,361,163 in Medicaid reimbursements for Evaluation and Management services, reflecting a 2.1% increase from the prior year.

Medicaid payments connected to the Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies category climbed 50.3% in Kill Devil Hills for 2024, illustrating shifts in usage and reimbursement trends.

Beaufort Medicaid providers submitted $915,583 in Evaluation and Management claims in 2024, reflecting a 96% rise from the year before.

Medicaid payments for the Medicine Services and Procedures category climbed 32.3% in Moyock in 2024, highlighting shifts in service utilization and reimbursement trends.

Engelhard’s Medicaid payments for Evaluation and Management services reached $30,087 in 2024, marking a 67% increase and highlighting notable shifts in utilization and payment trends.

Medicaid payments for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment in Morehead City rose 234.4% in 2024, indicating shifts in local demand and provider reimbursement strategies.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Cedar Point submitted $1,059,759 in claims for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment services, representing an increase of 612% compared with the prior year.

Ocracoke saw a 10.7% jump in Medicaid spending related to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category in 2024, signaling shifts in service usage and reimbursement policies.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Nags Head billed a total of $524,996 for Evaluation and Management services, reflecting a 23% increase compared with the previous year.

The week starting Monday, April 13 will feature action from these former Outer Banks area high school stars.

On Monday, April 13, this former Outer Banks area high school star will be competing.

Carteret County has declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month alongside Carteret S.P.E.A.K., emphasizing education and survivor support through local events. Recent statistics highlight both community challenges regarding sexual violence…

Sunday, April 12 will feature competition from this former Outer Banks area high school standout.

These former Outer Banks area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, April 11.

These former Outer Banks area high school standouts will be active on Friday, April 10.

Morehead City’s annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is set for May 7. Residents can donate blood and support either local police or fire-EMS departments in this friendly competition.