In honor of National Aviation Day, Aug. 19, the public can purchase rides on one of the famous “Warbirds,” or World War II aircraft, the Avenger “Doris Mae.”
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Currituck-Knotts Island ferry closed Wednesday for replacement
The Currituck-Knotts Island route will be closed Wednesday while crews replace the route’s vessel.
New air quality tool features real-time, historic observations
NCDEQ’s Division of Air Quality and North Carolina State Climate Office developed the Ambient Information Reporter, a new online tool with statewide weather and air quality observations.
Cutter Steelhead arrives at new homeport Fort Macon
The Coast Guard Cutter Steelhead officially arrived Aug. 6 to its new homeport at U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Macon in Carteret County.
House, Senate in budget talks as key differences remain
Both chambers plan to spend $25.7 billion this year and $26.7 billion next year, but a House and Senate conference committee are set to begin working through differences large and small.
Coastal habitat protection plan amendment under review
The N.C. Marine Fisheries commission will consider next week approving the Draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan 2021 Amendment for public comment and advisory committee review.
Environmental Justice Board to meet remotely Aug. 23
The NCDEQ Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board meets Aug. 23 via teleconference.
Update: Senate committees advance Biser as DEQ Secretary
Two Senate committees have advanced the confirmation of Elizabeth Biser, Gov. Roy Cooper’s appointee for secretary of the state Department of Environmental Quality.
Fisheries-related coronavirus relief funding available
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting applications for federal coronavirus pandemic relief for commercial fishers, marine aquaculture operators, seafood dealers and processors and for-hire fishing operators.
Coast Guard commissions cutter named for NC native
A recently commissioned Coast Guard cutter bears the name of an enlisted Coastguardsman from Carteret County, who received the Silver Star for his heroism during World War II.
BOEM seeks comment on more NC, SC wind leasing options
BOEM is taking public comment until Sept. 12 on a possible lease sale for the offshore Wilmington East Wind Energy Area.
Public hearing set for Brunswick bridge replacement
The N.C. Department of Transportation is set to hold a virtual public hearing Tuesday on a proposed amendment to Green Swamp Preserve to accommodate replacing a bridge on N.C. 211 In Brunswick County.
NC Maritime Museums get $100K grant for Beaufort lab
The North Carolina Maritime Museums system has been awarded nearly $100,000 to enhance work at its Beaufort archaeological conservation lab.
Sea Grant’s seafood awareness campaign earns top honor
North Carolina Sea Grant won a national Grand Award from the 2021 APEX Awards for Excellence in the Campaigns, Programs & Plans for Public Service category.
Climate outlook grim but NC is inching toward resilience
The report released Monday by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change paints a dire picture, but North Carolina is bucking its reputation for climate change denialism and slowly moving toward.
Commercial fishing license applications to be reviewed
The Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board is expected to review submitted applications during its next meeting.
