Federal and state education officials recognized last week UNCW, D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and Wrightsville Beach Elementary for their green initiatives.
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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.
Commercial Fishing Resource Funding Committees to meet
N.C.’s Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Resource and Commercial Fishing Resource Fund committees are expecting an update on the Division of Marine Fisheries’ satellite flounder tagging project.
Outer Banks parks receive grant to help Title 1 schools visit
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras national Seashore and Wright Brothers Memorial Memorial, have received a grant to help pay for field trips for students at 12 Title I schools in Currituck, Dare and Tyrrell counties.
Take a candlelit tour of Moores Creek Battlefield Nov. 13
The family-friendly program will travel along the candlelit trail with stories of the early days of the American Revolution and of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
Homeowners wait for long-promised state hurricane relief
Coastal residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by hurricanes Matthew and Florence say they’re frustrated with long delays, caseworker turnover and unfulfilled promises from Rebuild NC.
Climate Change Interagency Council to meet Oct. 28
The North Carolina Climate Change Interagency Council is expected to discuss the Energy Solutions for North Carolina Act and the state’s fleet electrification. Â
