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Buxton folk relieved at Corps action, ask why not sooner?

11/06/2024

Corps of Engineers officials told Hatteras Island residents this week that work is ongoing and a formal advisory board on cleanup at the petroleum-contaminated National Park Service beach could help information flow, but some here wonder, why did it take so long?

Spotlight

Report uses new tools to address Wright Monument leakage

Catherine Kozak

11/05/2024

The recently released “Wright Brothers Monument and Powerhouse Historic Structure Report,” employs advanced tools to diagnose the interior of the monument’s stubborn excessive moisture and water intrusion.

News Briefs

Commission sets vote on Tar-Pamlico wastewater hearing

The Environmental Management Commission, when it meets this month, is to consider approving a public notice and hearing on proposed revisions to wastewater-discharge rules put in place to reduce fish kills, harmful algal blooms and other longstanding water quality problems in the Pamlico estuary.

Pender County moves to rid public waters of junk boats

Pender County became the latest coastal North Carolina government to adopt rules enforcing the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels from waterways.

Groups partner to organize Wilmington watershed cleanup

Cape Fear River Watch is partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for its Second Saturday Cleanup, which will take place from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 9 in the Smith Creek Watershed at the intersection of Princess Place Drive and Evans Street in Wilmington.

CRC to consider reinstating Jockey’s Ridge protections

North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission members are expected this month to consider adopting rules to reinstate Jockey’s Ridge as an area of environmental concern.

Coastal Federation breaks ground on new soundfront center

The nonprofit organization hosted a groundbreaking Friday afternoon for its new Center for Coastal Protection and Restoration being built on Bogue Sound.

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Special Coverage

Fifty Years of CAMA

Our focus on the 50th anniversary of North Carolina’s landmark Coastal Area Management Act: the policy, process, accomplishments, controversies and challenges — past and present.

Buxton folk relieved at Corps action, ask why not sooner?

Catherine Kozak

11/06/2024

Science

Samantha Farquhar finds trust a must in fishing research

Kip Tabb

10/09/2024

Studying the intersects of food security, industrial fisheries and climate change, the doctoral researcher has learned that no matter whether its Nepal, Madagascar, Greenland or Wanchese, building relationships is the first step.

Commentary

Little tunny, fat albert — False albacore are 100% genuine

Capt. Gordon Churchill

10/30/2024

The awesome run of false albacore off Cape Lookout is unequaled anywhere in the country from the middle of October to the end of November.

Our Coast

Dare puts ‘OBX Folklore’ on the map in time for Halloween

Jennifer Allen

10/31/2024

Dare County gets in on spooky season with its new interactive map that features more than 30 tales, legends and ” mysterious occurrences” connected to the Outer Banks.

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station observes its 150th year

Kip Tabb

10/21/2024

Photo essay: The crew’s heroic legacy was lauded during a recent program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the station opening October 1874 in Rodanthe.