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From Christy Crumpler —Your real estate connection at the Crystal Coast |
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About Cape Carteret |
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CAPE CARTERET NORTH CAROLINA
The Jewel of The Crystal Coast |
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Boating & fishing are in our backyard, since Cape Carteret borders Bogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway. Beach or ocean access is nearby, each a short drive or trip by boat. The town provides a pier at the end of Anita Forte Street, and there are public boat ramps available nearby on the Intracoastal Waterway and the White Oak River. |
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Although located near several large municipalities and associated shopping facilities, Cape Carteret continues to offer easy living and lots of recreational activities. l A K-5 elementary school is centrally located in town with middle and high schools nearby (White Oak Elementary, Broad Creek Middle and Croatan High). Cape Carteret is also about mid-way between 2 excellent community colleges. About 20 minutes away in Jacksonville is Coastal Carolina Community College. Located in Morehead City, Carteret Community College also offers several classes at Western Carteret Library in Cape Carteret. l Medical care provided by local doctors & dentists including an urgent medical care center l Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center offers a full service gym, with a variety of programs including temporary rates for visitors. l Banking assistance is offered at branches of RBC Centura and First Citizens banks. Also in town, Marine Federal Credit Union. Coming soon—a new Wachovia l Food markets and convenience stores are available, as well as fast-food and restaurant services. l The Golfin’ Dolphin offers entertainment for the family with a 50-tee driving range, baseball & softball batting cages, an 18-hole miniature golf course, bumper boats & go-carts. Coming soon—Mac Daddy’s bowling alley & arcade l HarborLight is a unique bed & breakfast inn on Bogue Sound. Ideal for small weddings, conventions, retreats and other celebrations. |
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Star Hill Golf Club features 27 renovated championship holes to excite the average golfer while challenging the expert. Star Hill offers numerous tee selections and contoured fairways leading to USGA bent grass greens. Recognized as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the course winds through a pine forest serenely removed from the noise, traffic, and distractions of everyday life. Other challenging public courses are within a 5 to 20 minute drive. |
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FACTS AND FIGURES |
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Chartered: 1957 Population: 1,214 Temperature: 65° average Rainfall: 55” annually Major Roads: US 58 & NC 24 |
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Name’s Origin: Named after Sir John Carteret, who became Earl Granville, one of the eight Lord Proprietors. |
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Tax Rate (2006/07): 23 cents per $100 valuation of property. Fire & Rescue is additional 12 cents. Carteret County rate is 44 cents. Form of Government: Mayor and Board of Commissioners. Commissioners meet at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each month. The Town Hall is located at 102 Dolphin St (at Hwy 24), phone 252-393-8483. Hours 9 to 1 & 2 to 5 weekdays. Town website: www.TownOfCapeCarteret.com Public Safety: Police Dept is located at Hwy 24 & Dolphin St. Phone 252-393-2183. Fire & Rescue by Western Carteret Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Phone 252-393-8301. Emergencies 911. Utilities: Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative, West Carteret Water, Time Warner Cable Airports: Closest airports are in Jacksonville (Albert Ellis Airport—OAJ) and New Bern (Craven County Regional Airport—EWN). Each is approx 45 minutes away, with connecting flights to Charlotte, NC (CLT). Kinston (ISO) is just a little further. If small planes are your thing, nearby Star Hill Golf Course has a small, private airstrip. |