The Coast Guard is working with the owner of a shrimp trawler that ran aground Dec. 7 to remove the vessel.
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Our Coast’s history: The early days of Bogue Banks
Historian David Cecelski takes readers to the early days of Salter Path, before paved roads, now flanked with hotels and condos, cut through the Bogue Banks village
‘A Sound River’ documentary traces nonprofit’s 40 years
Filmmaker Rain Bennett, who grew up on the Pamlico River and produced the history of environmental nonprofit Sound Rivers, says storytelling is a powerful way to stand up to polluters.
Severe drought conditions cover half of NC, including coast
Nearly all coastal counties are experiencing severe drought conditions and officials warn the dry conditions could continue through winter.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail friends to be under new direction
Brent Laurenz is joining the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail nonprofit organization as the new executive director.
Wright Brothers Memorial to host first flight anniversary
Wright Brothers National Memorial and the First Flight Society are celebrating the 118th anniversary of Wilbur and Orville Wright’s first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight.
Upheaval, rebirth cement Pasquotank’s role in NC history
It was Colonial North Carolina’s original political center and the site of an early rebellion — Pasquotank County, its people, history, educational institutions and economy are part of what makes this the regional anchor.
Wind leasing draft environmental assessment up for review
Federal regulators are asking for public comment on a draft supplemental environmental assessment related to proposed wind energy leasing options off the coast of North Carolina.
Brunswick County deputy manager to transition to new role
Steve Stone, who has been serving as Brunswick’s deputy county manager, is to begin as county manager in January.
Residents can weigh in on Topsail Island resiliency needs
An open house is set for next week to give the public a chance to hear about and share their thoughts on climate change and resiliency issues on Topsail Island.
Coastal towns receive grants for bike, pedestrian planning
Shallotte and Wilmington have been selected for state grants to help with bicycle and pedestrian planning.
Simple messages: North Carolina Coastal Federation at 40
Guest columnist John Runkle, one of the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s founding board members, writes that the nearly 40-year-old nonprofit’s mission has been guided by clear messaging, namely, “No wetlands, no seafood.”
Coast Guard rescues four from disabled trawler near Duck
Coast Guard rescuers hoisted four fishermen Tuesday from a disabled fishing vessel.
Albemarle museum invites teens to become junior docents
Teens can spend the summer learning about regional history and sharing it with others as a Museum of the Albemarle volunteer.
Dare awards $26M bid for Avon, Buxton nourishment
A nearly $26 million bid was awarded Monday to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. for the 2022 Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects.
Winds, temperatures can affect varying red drum numbers
A new UNCW study looks at how wind, water temperature and food source can affect juvenile red drum in nearshore areas.
