Dr. Mike Muglia is scheduled to present at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 his research, “Renewable Ocean Energy Developments: Concepts to Kites” during the monthly, in-person, lecture series on the ECU Outer Banks Campus on Wanchese.
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‘WinterLights’ to adorn Elizabethan Gardens for holidays
The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo will be illuminated for the holidays for the 13th annual “WinterLights.”
Swell vantage point
Pigeons take refuge from the wind Wednesday as an unidentified surfer cruises along the face of a wave at the Oceanana Fishing Pier on Bogue Banks in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Craven County’s history an important aspect of its future
Home to North Carolina’s original capital, Craven County’s strategic location and history continue to shape its growth.
Utility authority can intervene in Chemours permit appeal
An administrative law judge has granted the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s motion to intervene in the company’s challenge of discharge requirements, as Cape Fear River Watch files to also intervene.
Emerald Isle board hears plan for 30-acre, forested park
Town commissioners and the public were briefed on the two-phased design for McLean-Spell Park, an undeveloped tract with maritime forest and wetlands the town purchased in 2018.
NC Aquariums free for military families this Veterans Day
Admission is free for all veterans, active, reserve or retired U.S. military and their dependents at the Fort Fisher, Roanoke Island and Pine Knoll Shores aquariums.
State awards $11M to clean, heavy-duty vehicle projects
Of the total, 67% was awarded to vehicle replacement projects in rural counties and 74% will go to projects in the historically under-resourced counties.
High water in Sea Level
The waters of Styron Creek in Sea Level are pushed by high winds Monday onto Cedar Creek Road blocking access to a fish house in Down East Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Understaffed environmental agency ‘stretched to the limit’
With nearly 20% of N.C. Department of Environmental Quality jobs unfilled and hundreds of staff set to retire, cracks are revealed in permitting, regulatory functions.
Hearing set on water resources grants temporary rules
The state is holding a public hearing Nov. 14 on adopting temporary rules for grants for local governments for aquatic weed control, coastal storm damage mitigation, and shallow draft navigation channel dredging.
Meeting Thursday on Hatteras bridge replacement
The public can drop in anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday during the informal open house on plans to replace bridge No. 8 on N.C. 12.
78-foot schooner makes stop in Beaufort as part of tour
The Huron Jewel, shallow-draft, 78-foot, two-masted centerboard schooner, will be open for tours this week while docked at Gallants Channel in Beaufort.
Seagrass-associated fish recover quickly from cyclones
The recently published study using 10 years of data finds no significant difference in fish communities before and after storms, but habitat integrity may be key.
Storm may bring high winds, flooding to Eastern NC
Subtropical Storm Nicole formed Monday east of the northern Bahamas and is forecast to turn west toward the U.S., possibly impacting portions of eastern N.C. this week.
Marine fisheries proposed rules hearings rescheduled
N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission has rescheduled for 1 p.m. Dec. 16 public hearings on proposed rules regarding shellfish and cut bait at the Division of Marine Fisheries’ Central District Office in Morehead City.
