MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WITN) - A Carteret County fishing tournament organization has awarded a $2 million grant to charities across Eastern North Carolina.

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament will distribute $666,000 of this year’s aid to 14 of the 19 public schools in Carteret County.

According to the foundation, these contributions will help upgrade facilities, buy new musical instruments, purchase new library books, and address other academic needs.

Additional awards will also support law enforcement, public works initiatives, and other community-driven projects.

Every year, the foundation provides $139,500 to 10 longstanding partners working in healthcare, youth development, community outreach, and conservation initiatives.

Since 1986, Big Rock says it has handed $13,962,948 to nume

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