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Former Southport ETJ residents have chance to be heard
Brunswick County’s planning department has scheduled a drop-in open house July 25 in Southport on changes related to the legislature’s elimination of the town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Can’t stand the heat? Go fishing, but know the keys to cool
Sure it’s hot, but the urge to angle is strong. So, just follow these simple steps to prepare for and ensure a more enjoyable and successful summer venture.
Public may comment on proposed fishing, land use rules
The Wildlife Resources Commission proposes lowering the daily creel limit for striped and white mullet from 200 to 100 fish in aggregate and establish a limit of no more than 400 fish total per boat to align with Marine Fisheries rules.
Coastal locals love these 10 seafood restaurants; here’s why
Residents understand that seafood is a big part of coastal culture, and visitors who’ve sampled these restaurants know they don’t just serve tasty food, they also forge connections that keep diners coming back.
New guide helps tackle ID’ing state’s freshwater fishes
Check out the recently published “A Guide to North Carolina’s Freshwater Fishes” to find out which of the 40 families of freshwater fish are on the coast and where.
USDOT awards $242M grant to replace Cape Fear bridge
The state has been selected for a $242 million federal grant to go toward replacing the 1969 Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington.
Red flags fly on most North Carolina beaches
Red warning flags whip against the wind Friday in Atlantic Beach, notifying swimmers to not enter the water. Life-threatening rip currents were likely and the surf zone dangerous for all levels of swimmers on all North Carolina beaches north of Cape Fear Friday, according to the National Weather Service’s experimental Beach Forecast webpage, which is color-coded to indicate the forecast rip current risk level. Yellow flags indicating moderate conditions flew on Brunswick County beaches Friday. Conditions had improved to moderate to low risk Monday. Photo: Dylan Ray
Commission members balk on 5 proposed PFAS standards
Committees of the Environmental Management Commission stalled proposed health standards for most of the eight synthetic compounds put forth, including two the EPA classified as likely carcinogens.
Coastal Review recognized for editorial excellence
The North Carolina Press Association recently announced seven awards for Coastal Review in the association’s annual editorial contest, including top prizes in two categories.
Tryon Palace to celebrate America’s 250th birthday early
“Rev War Day: Here Comes the 250th!” is to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with a parade at Tryon Palace in downtown New Bern.
Emergency channel depth alarms Waterways Commission
With no dredging currently in the works and a busier-than-average hurricane season forecast, the Dare County Waterways Commission agreed this week to alert county commissioners that the emergency evacuation channel from Hatteras Island is dangerously shoaled.
DMF asks anglers to donate red snapper carcasses
The Division of Marine Fisheries has set up three temporary drop-off spots, in addition to the 12 carcass collection locations throughout the year, where recreational fishermen can take their red snapper carcasses.
‘Home of the Venus Flytrap’ specialty plates soon available
The specialty license plate featuring the Venus flytrap supports the North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation and will be available in a few months.
Ocracoke visitors share their success in dimming the lights
Kaye and Rick Kohler, longtime Ocracoke vacationers, shared during their recent stay how artificial light harms people and wildlife and how they helped their community park back home in Virginia get certified as a Dark Skies Park.
Committee to review proposed oyster, clam rule changes
Division of Marine Fisheries staff and Oyster/Hard Clam Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee members are scheduled to meet July 15-17 to review draft amendments to eastern oyster and hard clam fishery management plans.
