In what could be the first for the state, officials from four western towns agreed Wednesday to adopt an agreement to pull the towns' resources and provide public services through one agency.

In what could be the first for the state, officials from four western towns agreed Wednesday to adopt an agreement to pull the towns' resources and provide public services through one agency.

With little damage reported in Carteret County, Tropical Storm Hanna proved to be good practice for emergency responders always preparing for the next storm.