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Solo Summer Litter Program Needs Students
Carteret Big Sweep is recruiting students who need volunteer hours to participate in the Summer Solo Cleanup program collecting litter at beach accesses.
Ocean Isle Wins Appeal on Terminal Groin
A federal appeals court panel has affirmed a lower court’s decision allowing Ocean Isle Beach to proceed with construction of its proposed terminal groin.
Pender County Shellfish Leases Hearing Set
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is holding at 6 p.m. May 18 a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Pender County.
Mainland-Ocracoke Ferry Service Resumes
Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry service to Ocracoke resumed Tuesday after suspended and an altered schedules for much of the month.
‘The Lost Colony’ to Cast 20 Native Americans
After a dialogue over race and a season canceled by the pandemic, producers of “The Lost Colony” are making changes including how roles are filled.
Seeds of Resilience May Be In Forests, Farms
Support appears to be growing in North Carolina for using natural, restored and working lands to help offset carbon emissions and reduce flooding severity.
Oak Island to Consider Tax District Map
The Oak Island Town Council is expected to consider Tuesday a proposed map of special tax districts to fund beach nourishment.
Sea Grant Publishes Seafood Guide
Barry Nash, N.C. Sea Grant’s seafood marketing specialist, has compiled a free online guide about the commercial seafood industry.
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.
