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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
First blue marlin of 67th Big Rock Tournament has been submitted
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — The first blue marlin of the 67th annual Big Rock Tournament was weighed on Wednesday night. 'Bankwalkers' turned in a blue marlin just missed the 500lb requirement for the 'Fabulous Fisherman' prize, weighing in at 449.7lbs. Lizzie Montague, a Carteret County native, fought the fish for nearly three hours today before finally reeling it in. Bankwalkers brought the fish to the weigh station just before 9pm Wednesday evening. Although the marlin missed the mark of the Fabulous Fisherman prize, it is in first place for the tournament as it is the only marlin to be submitted. For more information, click on the video above and stay tuned to WNCT for full coverage of the Big Rock Tournament. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Software giant holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Morehead City headquarters
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — 21CS is a worldwide software company that specializes in software solutions for mainframe computers. On Tuesday, the company had their official ribbon cutting ceremony at their new headquarters in Morehead City. 21CS says they cold have chosen a larger city in the state to move to, but researched showed that the Crystal Coast was the perfect fit. 'We did a lot of research, looked at the quality of life and cost of living because that is important when hiring early career professionals,' 21CS CEO Eddy Ciliendo said. 'It's important that we offer them where they can build and form roots and have a family.' Company officials say that the relocation will provide dozens of jobs to Morehead City, with most of the hires coming from the local community. 21CS will have a large impact on the local economy, estimating about $2.2 million coming to the region. For more information, click on the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Couple reveals simple steps they took to lose a combined 160 pounds ahead of their wedding
A couple has shared their shocking wedding transformation... revealing together they lost a combined 160 pounds ahead of their big day. Matthew Coffey, 22, and Alex Coffey 23, from Morehead City, North Carolina, wanted to 'look and feel their best' when they tied the knot. So the pair, who weren't 'very active' before, decided to get in shape together. In the months leading up to their April 2025 nuptials, Matthew shed 50 pounds while Alex lost a whopping 112 pounds. Now, they have opened up about their impressive weight loss journey exclusively with Matthew explained that before they dropped the weight, neither of them prioritized exercise or paid much attention to their diets. 'We were just busy with everyday life and did not put our diet and exercise as a priority,' he explained. But as their wedding day loomed, the couple decided they wanted to lose weight. A couple has shared their shocking wedding transformation... revealing how they lost a joint 160 pounds ahead of their big day. They're seen before (left) and after (right) their weight loss Matthew, 22, and Alex Coffey 23, wanted to 'look and feel their best' when they tied the knot. So the pair, who weren't 'very active' before, decided to get in shape together They started about a year before the nuptials, and Matthew explained that the first step was to start paying attention to their 'calorie and protein intake.' '[First, it was about] trying to make healthier choices and really focusing on what we were putting in our bodies,' he continued. 'We never cut anything out, just had it in moderation.' After they got their diet in better shape, he started 'running or working out five days a week.' As for Alex, she 'focused on strength training and walking around two to three times a week.' 'But our main source of exercise was just being more active by going on walks nightly, playing pickleball, and just getting outside more,' he added. According to Matthew, 'supporting each other through the journey' made it so much easier. 'We understood what we were both going through,' he gushed. When it came time for their wedding last month, Matthew was down to 175 pounds from 225 pounds, and Alex was down to 138 pounds from 250 pounds. In the months leading up to their April 2025 nuptials, Matthew shed 50 pounds while Alex lost a whopping 112 pounds. They're seen before (left) and after (right) their weight loss Now, they have opened up about their impressive weight loss journey exclusively with They're seen at their wedding Matthew explained that the first step was to start paying attention to their 'calorie and protein intake.' They're seen (far left and far right) before their weight loss He said they 'felt great' as they exchanged vows, and were immensely proud of how hard they had worked. At the wedding, some of their friends and family members who hadn't seen them in a while didn't even recognize them. They recently shared their transformation on TikTok, where it went viral, raking in eight million views. 'We are both pretty shocked and excited by the reaction the video has had,' Matthew said. 'We definitely didn't expect it to go viral or anything. But we just want people to know that anyone can do it. You just have to stay committed and not give up.'
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Couple reveals simple steps they took to lose a combined 160 pounds ahead of their wedding
A couple has shared their shocking wedding transformation... revealing together they lost a combined 160 pounds ahead of their big day. Matthew Coffey, 22, and Alex Coffey 23, from Morehead City, North Carolina, wanted to 'look and feel their best' when they tied the knot. So the pair, who weren't 'very active' before, decided to get in shape together. In the months leading up to their April 2025 nuptials, Matthew shed 50 pounds while Alex lost a whopping 112 pounds. Now, they have opened up about their impressive weight loss journey exclusively with Matthew explained that before they dropped the weight, neither of them prioritized exercise or paid much attention to their diets. 'We were just busy with everyday life and did not put our diet and exercise as a priority,' he explained. But as their wedding day loomed, the couple decided they wanted to lose weight. They started about a year before the nuptials, and Matthew explained that the first step was to start paying attention to their 'calorie and protein intake.' '[First, it was about] trying to make healthier choices and really focusing on what we were putting in our bodies,' he continued. 'We never cut anything out, just had it in moderation.' After they got their diet in better shape, he started 'running or working out five days a week.' As for Alex, she 'focused on strength training and walking around two to three times a week.' 'But our main source of exercise was just being more active by going on walks nightly, playing pickleball, and just getting outside more,' he added. According to Matthew, 'supporting each other through the journey' made it so much easier. 'We understood what we were both going through,' he gushed. When it came time for their wedding last month, Matthew was down to 175 pounds from 225 pounds, and Alex was down to 138 pounds from 250 pounds. He said they 'felt great' as they exchanged vows, and were immensely proud of how hard they had worked. At the wedding, some of their friends and family members who hadn't seen them in a while didn't even recognize them. They recently shared their transformation on TikTok, where it went viral, raking in eight million views. 'We are both pretty shocked and excited by the reaction the video has had,' Matthew said. 'We definitely didn't expect it to go viral or anything. But we just want people to know that anyone can do it. You just have to stay committed and not give up.'
