An Atlantic Beach man is facing charges after a Tuesday morning crash on the Newport River Bridge. Morehead City officials tell us that the crash was reported around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Cooper said traffic is usually the worst on weekdays during the morning commute. That’s because the bridge work only happens during the week. She’s urging everyone to visit Newport sometime ...

The Old Bassaleg Bridge in Newport was shut in August 2021 over concerns for safety following structural damage and the council then abandoned hopes of repairing it themselves due to funding issues.