After a nearby house fell earlier this year, Cape Hatteras National Seashore superintendent had advised owners of the two beach houses that were destroyed by a coastal storm Tuesday to remove the homes or take other proactive measures.
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Brunswick fire forces closure of section of NC 211
NCDOT has put in place a detour to avoid a large brushfire at the Green Swamp Nature Preserve.
Annual ‘Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest’ program underway
Support Cape Hatteras National Seashore by symbolically adopting a sea turtle nest this season.
Storm brings down second beach house, N.C. 12 still closed
Two houses have collapsed in Rodanthe as a result of high surf, and N.C. 12 to remain closed into Wednesday.
Storm kicks up big surf
Waves top the end of Jennette’s Pier Monday just after high tide. With a low-pressure system parked off the coast, waves pushed by near gale-force winds from the north and northeast battered the northern Outer Banks from Oregon Inlet to Corolla.
Monitor expedition set as marine sanctuary system turns 50
The NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Systems will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and a livestreamed expedition begins next week at the first national marine sanctuary off Cape Hatteras.
Brunswick bridge project suspended due to protected bird
After finding a Carolina wren nesting under an existing bridge in Brunswick County, the project to replace the 50-year-old structure has been put on hold.
Biden’s order requires report on nature-based solutions
The president’s recent executive order calls for range of federal agencies to report how they will use nature to address the effects of climate change.
NCDOT seeks grant to study moving Ocracoke ferry terminal
The state is seeking a grant to study costs and other considerations related to relocating the South Dock ferry terminal for the Hatteras-Ocracoke vehicle ferry.
NC water quality thresholds may leave seagrass vulnerable
New research from UNC shows that the state’s current water quality standards for chlorophyll-a and turbidity may not protect submerged aquatic vegetation in high-salinity estuaries considered economically and environmentally vital.
NC Ferry Division to celebrate 75th year
The Ferry Division will kickoff the festivities at 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, at the Hatteras Ferry Terminal.
British, Canadian sailors killed off NC coast to be honored
A scaled-back British Cemetery Ceremony is set go on Friday at 11 a.m. but the location may be decided at the last moment, while the ceremony scheduled for Thursday in Buxton was canceled.
Corps seeks input on Neuse River Basin flooding study
Comments on proposed alternatives designed to reduce on-going flood risks throughout the Neuse River Basin will be accepted until May 25.
Coastal Reserve advisory committee meetings planned
The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold local advisory committee meetings this month for eight of the 10 reserve sites.
May fishing: Bonito among spring arrivals on NC coast
May brings with it the promise of southwest breezes and pleasant days on the water with the ability to finally get in a small boat and catch a fish close to shore — the true sign of approaching summer.
Kure Beach to place ADA-compliant mat at beach accesses
The Coastal Resources Commission recently granted a variance allowing the town to place an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant beach mat for wheelchair users at varying locations throughout the summer.
