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1,000 pounds of flounder, deep roots grew ‘epic’ family legacy
For the Rose sisters in Beaufort, the “calling” of the family fish house and seafood restaurant means long hours, scars on their hands and a defiant refusal to let the commercial fishing way of life slip away.
Spotlight
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Hertford residents protest ICE’s plans for Rivers Correctional
Plans for a Hertford County for-profit prison that closed in 2021 to reopen as an immigrant detention center drew a few dozen protestors Saturday in this sparsely populated, rural part of the coast.
News Briefs
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Recreational black sea bass season to open April 1, no foolin’
The recreational fishing season for black sea bass in federal waters south of Cape Hatteras kicks off at 12:01 a.m. on April 1.
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Historian to share stories behind the sailors, their ink
Fort Fisher historian Becky Sawyer will explore the sometimes gritty history of tattoos worn by the sailors who participated in the Battle of Fort Fisher.
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Land trust to buy 60-acre, New Hanover County-owned tract
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is launching a public and private campaign to raise $3 million to buy and preserve about 60 acres in Wilmington.
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Online dashboard identifies locations of prescribed burns
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission offers an online dashboard that pinpoints where the agency is conducting prescribed burns on state game lands.
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Hearing set for proposed Pamlico County shellfish lease
Evan R. Gadow has applied for a 0.72-acre lease in Little Bear Creek.
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Special Coverage
America’s 250th Celebration
This July Fourth, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Coastal North Carolina sites and residents played an outsized role in the Revolution. Explore their history.
News & Features
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Hertford residents protest ICE’s plans for Rivers Correctional
Plans for a Hertford County for-profit prison that closed in 2021 to reopen as an immigrant detention center drew a few dozen protestors Saturday in this sparsely populated, rural part of the coast.
Science
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Researcher Annie Harshbarger reveals pilot whale behavior
The doctoral candidate at Duke University is employing new whale-tagging technology to reveal highly detailed information about pilot whale hunting habits, answering old questions about the specifics of the species’ behavior.
Commentary
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March arrives, nature says, ‘let’s party!’, spring fishing begins
Robin Williams’ description of the season is in keeping with the celebration of saltwater and freshwater species that springtime supplies.
Our Coast
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1,000 pounds of flounder, deep roots grew ‘epic’ family legacy
For the Rose sisters in Beaufort, the “calling” of the family fish house and seafood restaurant means long hours, scars on their hands and a defiant refusal to let the commercial fishing way of life slip away.
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Rainy remembrance marks Revolution’s first decisive win
The commemoration of the first notable patriot victory of the Revolutionary War held recently at Moores Creek National Battlefield in Pender County featured reenactors, a ribbon-cutting for two exhibits, and special guest, Diana Gabaldon, creator of “Outlander.”
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Historian reflects on 1898 to 1900 white supremacy movement
Historian and author David Cecelski writes about giving a lecture at Duke Law School on the history of the white supremacy movement of 1898 to 1900 and how it shaped our political system, our society, and our legal system here in North Carolina.
Featured Photo
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Brilliant redhead on the hunt
A male pileated woodpecker, or Dryocopus pileatus, searches for a snack Sunday in the bark of a pine tree in Nags Head Woods Preserve, one of the largest remaining maritime forests on the East Coast, according to The Nature Conservancy. This woodpecker, which feeds on insects in trees and logs, is one of more than 150 bird species visitors may spot at the preserve, and at least a third nests here, according to the conservancy. Photo: Kip Tabb
