National Weather Service officials warn of possible severe thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday morning in eastern North Carolina.
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Currituck County roads to undergo improvements
NCDOT has awarded a nearly $4 million contract to a Raleigh-based paving company to repair more than 23 miles of roads in Currituck County.
Nourishment funds now secured for 2 New Hanover towns
Earlier this year three New Hanover beach towns learned there was no appropriation for longstanding shoreline nourishment projects, since then Army Corps of Engineers has shifted funds for Kure and Carolina beaches, but not Wrightsville Beach, for now.
Maritime Museum readies for first ‘Boo-Fort’ Halloween
N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort kicks off its inaugural “Boo-Fort” Halloween at 11 a.m. Friday with a talk on Maritime Myths and Legends at the museum, followed by activities at Gallants Channel Annex.
EPA releases final GenX human health toxicity assessment
The EPA released Monday its final human health toxicity assessment for GenX chemicals, which looks at the potential effects associated with oral exposure to the toxin.
Wilmington-area schools recognized for green initiatives
Federal and state education officials recognized last week UNCW, D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and Wrightsville Beach Elementary for their green initiatives.
California family likely died from heat, not algal bloom
A California family found deceased in mid-August on a hiking trail near Yosemite National Park likely died due to extreme heat and not algal bloom, which was cited as a possible cause during the investigation.
All Blue Week aims to hook Wilmington on a blue economy
The Nov. 2-6 slate of events includes seminars, tours and discussions focused on the economic growth related to ocean resources in the Wilmington area.
Environmental justice education, research grants available
The EPA is accepting grant applications for environmental education and research on health impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations.
Manteo tables decision on amending wetland fill rules
Despite first voting to reject proposed changes to Manteo’s CAMA land use plan, town commissioners opted last week to delay until Nov. 3 a decision on allowing filling and development of wetlands.
Firm to build nation’s first offshore turbine blade facility
A company plans to build the nation’s first offshore wind turbine blade facility at the Portsmouth, Virginia, Marine Terminal.
Tagging study yields new understanding of sheepshead
Lewis Naisbett-Jones, a doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, is doing research that may help state fisheries officials better understand how vulnerable the species could become to overfishing.
Cape Hatteras to have abandoned vessel removed
A nearly $300,000 project to remove an abandoned vessel near Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Oregon Inlet Campground is expected to begin Monday.
New Rodanthe boat ramp now open to the public
Dare County has opened for public use a newly built soundside boat ramp in Rodanthe.
Public invited to weigh in on Hatteras Inlet dredging future
The Army Corps of Engineers is accepting public input on proposed dredging operations in Hatteras Inlet.
Excerpt: Bland Simpson’s ‘Land of Water, Land of Sky’
Bland Simpson shares a taste of his latest book, “North Carolina: Land of Water, Land of Sky,” with photography by his wife and collaborator Ann Cary Simpson as well as Scott Taylor and Tom Earnhardt.
