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Public hearing will discuss proposed upgrades to rec center in Morehead City

Morehead City

People in Morehead City have a chance to weigh in Tuesday on a multi-million-dollar plan to overhaul a local community hub.

The City Council is holding a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. to discuss an $8.2 million financing package for the W.S. King Recreation Center. The proposed renovation is a major undertaking that includes updating the existing gym, building a brand-new second gymnasium, and adding outdoor pickleball courts and a revamped multi-purpose field.

If the financing is approved tonight, officials expect construction to begin in June. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at City Hall on Bridges Street.

Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.