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Good morning from news director Richard Clark. As we navigate the landscape of current events in Carteret County, I am thrilled to be a part of the team that brings you the latest and most impactful stories from our newsroom. Our dedicated team of reporters and staff works tirelessly to deliver accurate, timely, and engaging news content.

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In this issue of Lookout, you'll find a story about the renovations planned for the Cape Lookout Lighthouse along with our latest top news stories, upcoming events to keep you in the loop, editorials from our editorial staff and our readers, a 4-day tide report, the front cover of The Carteret County News-Times from Dec. 18, 1962, an Oysters Rockefeller Dip recipe from Mariners' Menu and a senior dog up for adoption through the Humane Society.

The Atlantic Beach Fire Department ignites the bonfire in Atlantic Beach as part of a previous New Year’s Eve event. This year’s event is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29. File photo. Send your Carteret County photos to nikki@thenewstimes.com.

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National Park Service studying bids for major restoration of Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Cape Lookout National Seashore has initiated a comprehensive project to replace the boardwalk leading to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, with restoration of the lighthouse itself underway, anticipating a grand reopening in 2027. The dredging of Barden Inlet is set to commence by April 1, 2024, using high-quality dredged sand for beach reconstruction. Other projects include the replacement of the Lighthouse Ferry Landing Dock in early 2024, rebuilding North Core Cabins post-Hurricane Dorian, Harkers Island Docks repairs starting in February or March, Cape Lookout Life Saving Station rehabilitation in Fall 2024, and the restoration of Coca Cola House & Fishing Cottage #2 for overnight stays by August 2024. Codds Creek Dock and Soundside Trail Dock projects are expected to begin in early February.

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Filing ends for 2024 Primary Election with 16 local candidates

Sixteen Carteret County residents filed for statewide and congressional seats during the two-week candidate filing period for the 2024 primary election that ended at noon Dec. 15.

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Christmas Movie Trivia & Ugly Sweater Contest at Crystal Coast Brewing Co.

Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.

Gallery of Trees at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

Dec. 19-Jan. 7 at 5-7 p.m.

Christmas Party with Karaoke & Pot Luck at Bogue Sound Distillery

Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.

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Carteret County Parks and Rec Yoga For All held on Thursday mornings from 9-10 a.m. in the exercise room at Fort Benjamin Park Recreation Center in Newport. Open to all adults. For more information, contact instructor Pat Sorrell at pat2sorrell@gmail.com or 919-740-7535.

The Emerald Isle Woods Park consists of a web of interlocked trails, formed a loose loop with a handicap-accessible section. There is also a frisbee golf course embedded on the trails.

Front page of The Carteret County News-Times on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1962.

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Oysters Rockefeller Dip

Courtesy of Mariners' Menu via

NC Sea Grant

Ingredients:

1 pint oysters

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons minced shallots

1 tablespoon oyster liquid

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Please, someone stand up

My name is Bonnie Locklear and here is my experience with the Humane Society in Newport. I adopted a small dog from them on Nov. 4th, a Saturday, late in the day.

EDITORIAL: New Harkers Island bridge a pathway to the future

Down East residents are often times accused of resisting change and fighting progress but this is a major misconception.

Introducing Vegas, a 10-year-old boxer. Vegas is current on shots, house broken, and already neutered. When he gets excited he gets the zoomies (just like a puppy) and he can get playfully nippy. The adoption fee is $75. Contact Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter at 853 Hibbs Road, Newport NC 28570; email cchsshelter@embarqmail.com.

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