From Wikipedia…

     Morehead City is a port town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 7,691. Morehead City celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding on May 5, 2007. It forms part of the Crystal Coast.

     The economy of the town is based on tourism, commercial and sport fishing, and some light industry. Morehead City is one of the two seaports in North Carolina. Carteret General Hospital serves the entire county, and is the second largest employer in the county after the school system. Higher education also plays a significant role in the economy and culture. There is a community college as well as several research institutes, operated by the UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina State, and Duke University. The State of North Carolina also has a research and compliance arm of State Marine Fisheries located in Morehead City.

     Morehead City is widely known as a center for sport fishing. The city draws enthusiasts from all over the eastern United States, and is the venue for various fishing tournaments, including a major annual Atlantic blue marlin tournament.

     Fostered by the tourism industry, Morehead City has an abundance of restaurants, many in its waterfront area, and is widely known for its variety of places to eat. Art galleries and gift shops serve the tourists as well as the locals. The Beaufort-Morehead City area has been cited as being among the top 100 "best small art towns in America" in a book by John Villani.

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