The new “jug handle” bridge bypassing the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is set to open early this year.
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Cherry Branch ferry to run on alternate schedule this week
The Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route will be on an alternate schedule Jan. 6-10 because of COVID-19 exposure and cases among employees.
After the rain
A rainbow commands the sky over the Newport River and the Radio Island Fishing Pier Wednesday in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Dare County’s Colington Road improvements to begin
NCDOT has awarded a $20 million contract for safety and operational improvements to Colington Road in Dare County.
NC Sea Grant welcomes new education specialist
Erika Young has joined North Carolina Sea Grant as the coastal and marine education specialist.
Natural, cultural resources department celebrates 50 years
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is celebrating this year its 50th anniversary as a state cabinet-level agency with events and online content.
Lower Neuse River adapted, recovered from Florence: Study
A recent study looked at the effects of 2018’s Hurricane Florence on the Neuse River’s physical landscape and the Neuse estuary.
Proposed offshore wind in NC information session set
The League of Women Voters of the Lower Cape Fear plans to host an online presentation on a proposed offshore wind sale in the Wilmington area.
Groups frustrated with federal response to PFAS petition
Coastal North Carolina environmental groups are angry that the Environmental Protection Agency’s response to their petition calling for Chemours to pay for health studies of PFAS pollution effectively amounts to no change.
McElraft not running for reelection to the General Assembly
Rep. Pat McElraft announced last week that she will not be running for reelection to the North Carolina General Assembly in 2022.
Counties, towns offer ways to dispose of natural trees
Now that the holidays are over, numerous counties and towns along the coast are collecting natural Christmas trees to be used as sand fencing, dune restoration or ground into mulch.
Southern flounder meetings now by web conference only
The three Marine Fisheries Commission advisory committee meetings scheduled for later this month will be held by web conference only.
Dare Board moves ahead on beach nourishment plans
Dare County commissioners have entered into a contract for beach nourishment projects in Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills.
NCDOT highlights several 2021 transportation projects
The North Carolina Department of Transportation was nationally recognized for the Marc Basnight Bridge and completed several projects along the coast in 2021.
January cleanup: In with new gear, reviving the old
Longtime fishing guide Capt. Gordon Churchill talks readers through readying old gear before heading out for the first trip of the year.
NCDEQ provides review of 2021 actions
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser said that NCDEQ is committed to protecting the resources and people of the state.
