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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
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Big Rock blog: 67th annual tournament underway
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — The 67th Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament kicked off Monday with just 43 of the 272 boats entering the water. Boats have two lay days where they must stay at shore during the six-day tournament. Follow our coverage of the 67th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament on our daily blog and on our Big Rock page. WNCT will provide live coverage of every blue marlin weigh-in throughout the tournament on and the WNCT 9 mobile app. WNCT 9's Erin Jenkins anchors our live news coverage from Morehead City starting on WNCT 9 News at 5:00. Big Rock Blue Marlin Leaderboard (first day) 9:29 AM The day's first unofficial release went to Gamekeeper, which earned $5,000 after the release of a blue marlin at 9:29 am. 9:00 AM Lines in for the 67th year of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament to host Kids Night Monday
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Monday is day one for the next week of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. The non-profit is dedicated to hosting new, family friendly events throughout the week. Monday night is Big Rock Kids Night, where there will be a magic show, custom trucker hat station, music, food trucks and more. The fun starts at 6:30pm and runs until 8:30pm. Tickets are $30 for ages 13 and up and $10 for those 12 and under. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
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Final Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament preparations underway in Morehead City
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Final preparations are underway for the 67th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City. Crews along the Morehead City waterfront are putting together the finishing touches in preparation for the thousands expected to arrive on Monday, June 9. The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is always an exciting time here in Morehead City during the week of June 6-15, 2025, alongside the ladies-only event, the Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament, taking place this weekend on Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8. Friday, June 6, is really the start to the busy week with the KWLA hosting their kickoff party at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Many people are already stocking up on merch at the Big Rock Gift Shop near Big Rock Landing. They have everything from hats, cups, souvenirs, and of course the special deigned t-shirts. If you want to purchase your own official merch for the 67th Big Rock Tournament, the gift shop is open all during the tournament from 9am-9pm, and then on Sunday from 9am-4pm. Click the video above for more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
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Morehead City's Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament to close downtown roads
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is almost here and will cause some roads to be closed in Morehead City. These temporary street closures will last from June 4-16. The Morehead City Library on South Eighth Street will remain open despite visitors being unable to park directly in front of the building. Evans Street between 7th and 8th Streets will be closed from 8am June 5 until 3pm June 16. Shepard Street from 9th Street to the intersection of Evans Street will be closed from 8am June 4 until 3pm June 16. South 8th Street between Shepard and Evans Streets from 8am June 4 until 3pm June 16. The Gravel Parking Lot at 8th and Shepard Streets will be closed from 8am June 4 until 3pm June 16. Roads will reopen on June 16. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
