Morehead City, NC

Official government updates from Morehead City, NC, located on the beautiful Crystal Coast.

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We know there is a lot of junk mail and scams out there, but if you receive the envelope shown below, it is a valid survey request for Morehead City Parks and Recreation!

Find full details on the survey that was mailed, and an online survey here: https://t.co/SN6X9Gg4O6

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The Morehead City Council passed the proposed FY 2026-27 budget with a split vote during the June 9 meeting.

You can find the full details on the approved budget and the vote on our website: https://t.co/g9lBZjuxq7

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The Morehead City Council will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9. A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held, and the Council its anticipated to take action on the budget.

You can find the full agenda here: https://t.co/ygvyXAJJ6v

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Traffic Alert for Monday, June 8:
S. 7th Street is temporarily closed due to fuel spill. The initial cleanup by Morehead City Fire-EMS is complete, but other work will continue through mid-day.

You can find additional details on our website at https://t.co/2DHRWebpLp.

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Morehead City Police understand there is a lot of excitement in the air today. We encourage you to celebrate responsibly and drive carefully.

If you need help, call, and they'll respond quickly.

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Spend your Fourth of July in Morehead City, celebrating 250 years of our country's independence!

You can find full details on our website at https://t.co/2DHRWebpLp, but here is a quick snapshot:
-Golf Cart Parade at 11 a.m.
-Community picnic at 6 p.m.
-Fireworks at 9 p.m.

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The Morehead City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, and is expected to vote on the budget at the same meeting on June 9.

You can find full details on our budget here: https://t.co/pP2mPEfwQ3

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We have several traffic advisories ahead of street closures and changes related to the @bigrockfishing tournament. These changes begin Wed., June 3 and we encourage you to visit our website for full details on this, parking and other helpful safety tips: https://t.co/RXo4ZfneUV

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June 1 Update: The online utility payment portal issue has been fixed, and it is once again available for the public to use. Thank you for your patience and understanding while this system was down.

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Morehead City is experiencing issues with our online utility payment portal. We are working with our vendor to address the issue.

You can find details on how to make payments in the meantime on our website: https://t.co/SSehFKgXry

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UPDATE: Silver Alert Cancelled. We are pleased to announce that Wallace Cross has been located.

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SILVER ALERT - Morehead City, NC
Friday, May 29, 2026

The Morehead City Police Department is looking for Wallace “Wallie” Cross, Jr., who is believed to be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Find full details here: https://t.co/nixi89QakO

Please help spread the word!

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SILVER ALERT - Morehead City, NC
Friday, May 29, 2026

The Morehead City Police Department is looking for Wallace “Wallie” Cross, Jr., who is believed to be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Find full details here: https://t.co/nixi89QakO

Please help spread the word!

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While the Morehead City Marlins season starts on May 29, work is ongoing at Big Rock Stadium, so your game day experience may be a bit different until it is complete. You can find our latest update on this renovation project here: https://t.co/9QNwcBhmmv

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Morehead City is experiencing issues with our online utility payment portal. We are working with our vendor to address the issue.

You can find details on how to make payments in the meantime on our website: https://t.co/SSehFKgXry

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Street Closure Notice
Military Appreciation Day

Shepard Street will be closed between 7th and 8th streets for Military Appreciation Day. This closure will take place from 9 a.m. Thursday, May 28 - 11 a.m. Sunday, May 31, to accommodate for set up and tear down of this event.

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Public Notice
Morehead City
Special Meeting Cancelled

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.12, the City Council of Morehead City, North Carolina have CANCELLED the Special Meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of a Budget Workshop.

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Morehead City Government is taking Monday, May 25, to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Our City Hall, Library and Administrative Offices are closed for Memorial Day. The Recreation Center is open from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

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You can view our proposed FY 26-27 budget, and watch the two budget workshops that have been held so far on our website: https://t.co/g9lBZjuxq7

A third budget workshop may be held on June 2, and the public hearing will be held June 9, after which the Council may vote.

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The Splash Pad is now open for the 2026 season! You can find it at Shevans Park, at 1501 Evans St., for your young children to enjoy on these hot days.

The full list of rules and regulations, as well as the hours of operation, can be found at the park entrance.

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Morehead City's City Hall and Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

The Recreation Center at 1600 Fisher St. will be open from 8 a.m. - 12 noon on this date.

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Visit our website to view Morehead City's proposed FY 2026-27 budget!
-Manager recommended tax rate and full budget breakdown
-Upcoming budget workshops and public hearing
-Rebroadcast of May 12 budget workshop

Click here for details:
https://t.co/g9lBZjuxq7