Crystal Coast News

Bogue Inlet Pier Fishing Report

admin — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:27:16 +0000

Yesterday after dinner my dad and I decided to ride down to Emerald Isle’s Bogue Inlet Pier and see what the fishing action was like. Well due to the excellent weather and the fact it was Saturday, there was a LOT of folks on the pier trying their luck.

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Ocean Club Fire

admin — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:10:48 +0000

Wednesday at around 9:30 pm a fire broke out in building “A” of the Ocean Club Condo complex in Indian Beach. Damage estimates are over seven million dollars. Three firefighters were also reported to have been injured, two of which were sent to the hospital. All occupants made it out safely despite the speed of the flames.

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Carteret County: Water Quality Swimming Alert

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:33:42 +0000

This alert comes about after samples collected from Core Banks near Barden Inlet revealed elevated levels of bacteria. Officials from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Health will test the waters again today. These test results will determine how the division proceeds. The advisory

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Nice Weather Heading Our Way

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:23:13 +0000

Today the slow moving system responsible for bringing all this rain to the Crystal Coast and Carteret County will continue its slow drift away from the North Carolina coast. It’s a good thing too if you ask me. Last week we were teased with really nice spring weather that reminded us summer is not far away. Then this week it turned fairly chilly some nights and rained almost everyday it seemed for almost a week.

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Cedar Point Grill

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:56:05 +0000

For this Crystal Coast restaurant review, I went to Cedar Point to get some breakfast. Many visitors to our area probably remember the Cedar Point Grill as the spot for good, fast, and reasonably priced food. Well there are new owners now and to be honest, I was worried they would turn the place into something none of us would enjoy. But to my delight, the food seems even better, and the prices are still about the same.

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Spring Homes Tour & Art Show

admin — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:51:05 +0000

Tomorrow is the 11th Annual Spring Homes Tour & Art show. The event is sponsored by the friends of the Western Carteret Library. The homes tour and art show run from 10am to 4pm. Tickets are $12 before the day of the show and $15 the day of.

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Gambling Bust in Morehead City

admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:41:36 +0000

Wednesday April 9th, Morehead City police descended upon a detached building at O’Malley’s Pub and Grill on Arendell St. Five men were in the middle of a poker game when the authorities arrived. The police confiscated a poker table, chips and cards, as well as ledgers indicating gambling was involved.

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Emerald Isle Fishing 4-10-2008

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:39:27 +0000

The weather was absolutely perfect yesterday along the Crystal Coast. Plus when I checked the tide I was right at 3 hours before low tide. Areas around Emerald Isle have been holding redfish all winter long. Fishing for them is fantastic fun. Even the smaller size fish put up a bullish fight. Personally I’m glad I can now fish in shorts and flip flops. All winter we’ve been fishing with winter coats and gloves. Not anymore though!

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Ribeyes in Cape Carteret

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:18:26 +0000

For this Crystal Coast restaurant review we ventured out to Ribeyes Steakhouse in Cape Carteret. When I pulled in the parking lot was nearly empty, usually a bad sign right? Well lucky for me it was just a slow night there. The restaurant is decorated very nicely and makes you feel right at home.

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El Zarape - Emerald Isle

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:57:34 +0000

Emerald Isle restaurants are as diverse as the people that visit the Crystal Coast every year. Tonight I went to El Zarape and enjoyed some Mexican food. Just as you walk in there’s usually a waiter or waitress to get you seated or waiting with a beeper. Tonight was the busiest I’ve seen the place all winter. I guess spring has really arrived (though it’s still pretty chilly).

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