The Coastal Cohorts will celebrate 35 years of the stage show “King Mackerel & The Blues Are Running” with a four-night streaming video event and digital music release of its catalog in December.
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Bogue Sound Shoreline Project Gets Funding
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is to receive $185,653 from the Environmental Enhancement Grant program for a living shoreline project on Bogue Sound in Carteret County.
Estuarium Dives into the Necessity of Water
The North Carolina Estuarium in Washington is exploring an essential element — water — with the Water/Ways traveling exhibition, a part of Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program.
Two Ferry Routes Schedule to Change Nov. 3
NCDOT’s Ferry Division announced Thursday that the Hatteras-Ocracoke route and Bayview-Aurora route schedules will be adjusted starting Tuesday.
NC Part of Alliance to Spur Wind Energy
Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia governors announced Thursday a new partnership to streamline development of offshore wind resources in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
Student Art Wanted for Resiliency Contest
NC Climate Education Network will accept poems, drawings or photographs from students showing “What Does Climate Resiliency Mean to You?” for the Defining Climate Resiliency Art Contest until Nov. 20.
Public Can Weigh In on Croatan Projects
The public will be able to share feedback on proposed projects at Croatan National Forest to repair damage caused during Hurricane Florence and increase resiliency.
Peterson Leaves Legacy of Coastal Science
UNC professor Charles “Pete” Peterson, a pioneer in coastal ecology and advocate for science for the benefit of the public and the environment, died Saturday.
Proposed Currituck Sand Mine Stirs Concern
An application for a use permit that would allow a Manteo company to operate a sand mine on a 65-acre property in Powells Point has raised worries among some Currituck County residents.
Lookout Reports Shackleford Horse Death
A younger horse unexpectedly died recently on Shackleford Banks, Cape Lookout National Seashore reported Wednesday morning in a Facebook post.
State Awards Millions for Disaster Recovery
The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency has awarded $49.3 million in funding since 2019 through a program designed to help local and tribal governments recover after recent hurricanes and to build resilience.
DMF Accepts Coronavirus Relief Applications
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting applications from eligible commercial fishers, for-hire fishing operators, seafood dealers and processors, and marine aquaculture operations for coronavirus relief.
Coastal Voter Turnout Trends Mirror State
A week before Election Day, voter turnout in coastal North Carolina is in line with much of the rest of the state, with early vote totals well above the last two presidential cycles.
DEQ Awards $11M in Storm Damage Grants
NCDEQ’s Division of Water Resources awarded coastal communities $11.5 million in grants for projects related to Hurricane Florence damage.
Wilmington Sites Look at World War II History
The Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and the Battleship North Carolina are featuring exhibits focused on World War II history.
Pumpkin-Carving Contest to Benefit Coast
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is accepting submissions for its “Carve for Clean Water” virtual pumpkin-carving contest.