The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday by conference call to consider readopting three rules.
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Federation’s Pelican Awards Go Online
The North Carolina Coastal Federation, which publishes Coastal Review Online, is hosting online its annual Pelican Awards Aug. 6, a celebration of the coast and its stewards.
OIB Plan Includes Bike Paths, Raising Street
Ocean Isle Beach’s plans to add bicycle paths and resurface First Street means more impervious asphalt where flooding is already a problem.
Heavy Rains, Flooding Possible This Week
A low pressure Wednesday morning over northeastern South Carolina may cause eastern North Carolina to experience heavy rains and minor flooding later this week.
Estuary Research Fellowship Applications Due
Grad students in North Carolina can apply by Aug. 3 for a fellowship to conduct applied research in the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership boundary.
Scout’s Conservation Work Part of Bigger Plan
Rising eighth grader Ryan Mroch is halfway to his goal of earning one of scouting’s rarest award, which focuses on conservation.
Dare OKs Nonresident Owners Settlement
Dare County Board of Commissioners approved Monday during a special meeting to classify nonresident property owners the same as residents in future health emergencies.
The 1585 Circumnavigation of Pamlico Sound
Historian Kevin Duffus writes in the first part of his Crossing The Threshold of History series about the 1585 circumnavigation of Pamlico Sound by the English to create a map of the estuary and a visual record of those who lived there.
Ocracoke Passenger Ferry Resumes Service
Ocracoke Express passenger ferry began Friday making three trips a day until Sept. 10 between Hatteras and the Silver Lake Terminal in Ocracoke Village.
Wanchese Shoreline Sills Nearly Complete
The N.C. Coastal Federation’s 500-foot living shorelines demonstration in Wanchese Industrial Park is expected to be complete later this month and will provide an opportunity for shoreline property owners to see how living shorelines work.
Dominion, Duke Ax Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Dominion Energy and Duke Energy have canceled the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project, which faced a great deal of opposition from several environmental organizations.
Executive Order Could Fast-Track Port Project
A presidential order calling for agencies to use emergency powers to speed environmental review and permitting of infrastructure projects could fast-track a Wilmington port project.
Park Service Investigating Dock Fire at Cape
The National Park Service is asking for the public’s help in investigating a fire that damaged part of the former Coast Guard dock at Cape Lookout early Thursday.
New Law Addresses Abandoned Boats
Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill Wednesday giving the Wildlife Resources Commission permission and $1 million to investigate and remove abandoned and derelict vessels.
DMF Asks for Red Snapper Carcasses
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will collect red snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the red snapper season and is reminding anglers about the new gear requirements for the snapper-grouper fishery.
County Takes Control of Navassa Utilities
Brunswick County has taken ownership and responsibility to operate Navassa’s water and sewer systems, per an agreement finalized in June.