Coastal Carolina Riverwatch says the permitting public notice for Martin Marietta’s proposed expansion of its limestone quarry in Maysville is vague and may not convey the full extent of environmental effects.
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NCDOT suspends, limits Pamlico ferry service for repairs
Pamlico River Ferry service suspended April 24-26, and will be limited April 27-29 while repairs to the ferry ramp at the Bayview terminal take place.
Chad McEwen to leave Pender manager post
Pender County Manager Chad McEwen has resigned and commissioners have begun the search for his replacement.
Highly infectious virus spreads among wild birds on coast
As highly pathogenic avian influenza infects wild birds and poultry across the country — often without clear symptoms — agriculture and wildlife officials advise taking steps to slow the spread.
Ocracoke’s John Simpson: Keeper of island carving tradition
Simpson is the featured carver at this year’s Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival set for Saturday and president and cofounder of the Ocracoke Island Decoy Carvers Guild.
State asks anglers to donate cobia carcasses for research
The Division of Marine Fisheries is asking anglers to donate cobia carcasses to help with data collection.
Topsail Beach bans Styrofoam in floating dock construction
Topsail Island commissioners passed an ordinance last week banning the use of unencapsulated Styrofoam to build floating docks.
Commission to consider ADA beach mats in Kure Beach
Coastal Resources Commission to rule on a variance request to allow Americans With Disabilities Act-compliant beach mats on the sand at Kure Beach from May through September.
Collaborative seeks to add radio towers for tracking wildlife
North Carolina researchers and conservationists are working with others in several states to snag a $1 million federal grant to expand and maintain a network of automated radio tracking towers connected to the Motus Wildlife Tracking System.
Lower Cape Fear group to present stewardship awards
The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition to recognize projects in Brunswick, Pender and New Hanover counties that demonstrate outstanding environmental stewardship.
Dredging begins in Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry channel
Getting the urgent dredging operation underway has been a top priority for months, said Ferry Division Director Harold Thomas.
Dare County to collect household hazardous waste in May
Dare County Public Works Department will collect in May household hazardous waste collection at three different sites in the county.
Fort Fisher improvements, capital campaign on horizon
The $25.5 million project includes a new interpretive center for exhibits that’s nearly three times larger than the 1965 building in use today, as well as a conservation lab for the Underwater Archaeology Branch of the Office of State Archaeology.
Earth Day celebrations abound along NC coast
Fairs and festivals are planned for up and down the coast to celebrate Earth Day, which is Friday.
Fisheries joint rules review public comment, hearing set
The nine rules are proposed for readoption without changes and pertain to fishing waters managed jointly by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
Museum honors African American service members
Temporary traveling display “We Wanted to Fight” honors the history of African American military service in North Carolina.
