The legislature appropriated $2 million to restore Morehead City’s Sugarloaf Island, a barrier protecting waterfront attractions from coastal storms that has been rapidly eroding for decades.
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Celebration set for 119th anniversary of first flight
Celebrate the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright at Wright Brothers National Memorial at 9 a.m. Dec. 17.
Draft wind energy areas off NC coast may be downsized
The recently announced draft offshore wind energy areas, including two off the northern North Carolina coast, may be scaled back before being finalized early next year.
December lecture series to feature ‘maritime Indians’
In his presentation entitled “Maritime Indians: The Coastal Algonquians of the Outer Banks,” Dr. Chris Oakley with ECU will highlight his research on the coastal Algonquians native to the region.
Public can view a rare first printing of the Constitution
The North Carolina Museum of History will host on Wednesday a special one-day public exhibition of a rare first printing of the U.S. Constitution.
Division of Marine Fisheries celebrates 200 years
The Division of Marine Fisheries will announce a schedule of historical presentations it will host in partnership with the N.C Maritime Museum, showing the development of different aspects of marine fisheries in the state.
Myriad problems led to Rodanthe’s doomed beach houses
Some blame the owners of erosion-threatened or destroyed beachfront houses, but there is plenty of blame to go around, including policy, regulatory and enforcement shortcomings, climate change and government inaction.
Habitat Protection Plan committee to meet new members
The meeting is set for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in New Bern.
Science Board to give PFAS recommendations to DEQ
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board meeting is set for 10 a.m. Monday in Raleigh.
Coastal researchers see potential in capturing ocean energy
As wind and solar become a bigger part of the energy mix, North Carolina researchers are looking to also harness the Atlantic Ocean’s power.
New exhibit travels through the history of NC’s first town
“Along the Banks of Bath Creek: A Story of People and Place,” will open with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in Historic Bath.
December brings solitude, action for anglers who seek it
The beauty of living and fishing in North Carolina is that there are great opportunities during the colder months with a variety of species, without the crowds.
National Park Service approves Hatteras Lighthouse repairs
The project is to rehabilitate the interior and restore the exterior of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, repair or replace deteriorated materials and finishes, and selectively reverse modern treatments added after 1920.
CRC approves floating upweller systems amendments
The Coastal Resources Commission approved changes allowing floating upweller systems to be permitted at a private docking facility or permitted marina.
Waterfowl Weekend to celebrate local food traditions
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island has added a new event, a traditional stew and chowder competition, to its annual Waterfowl Weekend.
Wildlife Commission honors Jean Beasley with Quay Award
Beasley, founding director of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, received the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award for outstanding contributions to wildlife diversity in North Carolina.
