The representative 16th-century sailing ship Elizabeth II departed Roanoke Island Festival Park Tuesday for its first maintenance haul out since 2017.
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Wheelchair Beach Mats Can Remain: CRC
The Coastal Resources Commission has granted Carolina Beach a variance allowing the seasonal installation of mats that provide beach access for people who use wheelchairs.
Former Elizabeth City Mayor Gardner Dies
Former Elizabeth City mayor Henry Richard “Rick” Gardner died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at 94.
$282M Awarded for Water, Sewer Projects
Nearly 100 drinking water and wastewater projects in North Carolina will receive $282 million in loans and grants.
Edenton Architecture Preserves Black History
The craftsmanship of Robert Price, Hannibal Badham and other African American carpenters in late 19th, early 20th century Edenton embodies the vitality of the town’s Black community.
Project to Replace 2 Craven County Bridges
The North Carolina Department of Transportation awarded a contract to a state-based construction company to replace two bridges in Craven County.
Highway Program Moves to Save Black Lives
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is highlighting the need to protect black lives behind the wheel by hosting a virtual talking session with local and state leaders.
NC’s Crustaceans, Shellfish Make A Big Splash
They might be relatively small — even jumbo shrimp — but shellfish and crustaceans are valuable fisheries in North Carolina, worth millions of dollars each year.
Rodanthe Bridge Project Update Planned
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is set to host an online meeting March 4 to give updates on the Rodanthe “Jug Handle” bridge project.
Engagement Key to Stump Sound Plan
A new project to improve water quality in Stump Sound includes a focus on community outreach about options for development that minimize polluted runoff.
State EJ Board Meeting Set for Monday
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will meet online from 3-5 p.m. Monday for a panel discussion on public participation, engagement and outreach.
Coast Guard Seeks Owner of Lost Kayak
The Coast Guard is looking for the owner of a blue, Lifetime Wave kayak found Tuesday on the south end of Masonboro Island.
Severe Tornado Leaves Path of Destruction
The National Weather Service said the tornado that struck southwestern Brunswick County late Monday caused three fatalities and reached wind speeds of up to 160 mph.
Climate Change Interagency Council to Meet
The N.C. Climate Change Interagency Council will meet online at 10 a.m. Feb. 24 for updates on state building energy efficiency progress and transportation electrification efforts.
Budget Outlook Mixed; Coastal Bills Filed
Economic uncertainty associated with the coronavirus pandemic clouds what would be a rosy budget outlook, as coastal legislators seek funding for state attractions.
DEQ Accepting Water Quality Grant Proposals
Grant applications for projects to restore impaired and and polluted state waters will be accepted until midnight May 4.
