Barry Nash, N.C. Sea Grant’s seafood marketing specialist, has compiled a free online guide about the commercial seafood industry.
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Gas Pipeline Work Planned in Newport
Visible flames, audible sounds and the smell of natural gas are possible this week as Piedmont Natural Gas performs routine pipeline maintenance in Newport.
Lane Closures Begin for Emerald Isle Bridge
Traffic is reduced to a single lane at night through Thursday for repairs to the Cameron Langston Bridge connecting to Emerald Isle and the mainland.
Bids for Carteret Water System Prompt Anger
Residents served by Carteret County’s public water system object to a potential sale to one of two firms competing to buy the utility.
Moores Creek Junior Ranger Day April 24
Musket demonstrations and other activities are planned for Moores Creek National Battlefield’s Junior Ranger Day April 24.
Onslow Proposed Shellfish Lease Meeting Set
An online public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 11.
Kingfish Not Always Known By Royal Titles
Sea mullet, whiting, roundhead, hard head, hake — the three species of kingfish in North Carolina waters are known by numerous names, not all befitting a king.
Reserve Committee Application Period Open
The state is accepting applications to serve on local advisory committees that offer guidance and feedback on how to manage the 10 coastal reserve sites.
Swansboro Works to Manage Stormwater
There are eight new public parking spots at downtown Swansboro’s Ward Shore Park made with material that allows stormwater to soak into the ground.
Mainland-Ocracoke Ferry Routes Suspended
The Department of Transportation has suspended Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferries to Ocracoke until Monday because of shoaling in the channel.
Roanoke River Striped Bass Season to Open
The 2021 striped bass harvest season opens Saturday to April 16 in the lower river zone of Roanoke River Management Area and from April 24–30 in the upper river zone,
Marker to Note Ahoskie’s Civil Rights Legacy
The N.C. Civil Rights Trail program is set to place a highway marker at New Ahoskie Baptist Church in Ahoskie to celebrate members’ 1960s struggle for civil rights.
Recreational Cobia Season Opens May 1
The recreational cobia fishing season will open May 1 in North Carolina waters with new private vessel limits and closes Dec. 31.
Beach Hazards Virtual Workshop Ahead
As peak beach season approaches. the National Weather Service is set to host a webinar on coastal beach hazards, particularly rip currents and dangerous surf conditions.
Court Determines Duck Access Isn’t Public
A North Carolina appeals court overturned this week the ruling that a beach access at Sea Breeze Drive in Duck is public.
Museum Explores Women’s Fight for Equality
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington is hosting a new exhibition, “One Half of the People: Advancing Equality for Women.”
