A new, historic photo exhibit honoring the 150th anniversary of the first lighting of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is on display in the lighthouse’s visitor center and bookstore through spring 2021.
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Reserve Cape Lookout Cabins Starting Jan. 6
Cape Lookout National Seashore officials will begin accepting reservations Jan. 6 for Great Island Cabin Camp, which will be open March 12, 2021, through Nov. 27, 2021.
Kitty Hawk Wind Project Moves Forward
Avangrid Renewables has summitted a plan to federal regulators for the first phase of the company’s proposed Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind Project.
Manteo Dredge Project Underway … Almost
Dredging was set to begin Monday at Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay, but technical and weather challenges mean more waiting before the Elizabeth II can set sail again.
Hatteras Pathway Project Could Start Soon
Dare County Board of Commissioners recently awarded a $342,640 Tourism Impact Grant toward the 3.75-mile Hatteras Village Multi-Modal Pathway, and construction could begin by February.
‘Sick Buildings’ Add to COVID-Linked Inequity
A new state task force to address disparities in communities of color impacted by COVID-19 recommends addressing aging buildings, particularly schools, in hyper-segregated, impoverished communities.
Help Name 2 Baby Loggerhead Sea Turtles
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is asking for the public to help choose the names for two baby loggerhead sea turtles in aquarium care.
Online Event Set for First Flight Anniversary
The 117th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight will be celebrated online Thursday with a daylong virtual program featuring speakers and presentations.
DOT Adjusts 2 Ferries’ Schedules For Holidays
Hatteras-Ocracoke and Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach will make fewer trips on Dec. 24-25 to save operating costs on traditionally low-traffic days.
Resilience Is Key In Wilmington Park Plan
An online program Monday will highlight Wilmington’s North Waterfront Park and the recent verification by a nonprofit group that recognizes resilient, ecologically sound and accessible waterfront design.
State Announces Blue Crab Season Closures
Blue crab season closures will go into effect Jan. 1-31, 2021, in waters north and east of Emerald Isle bridge and from March 1-15 south and west of the Carteret County beach town.
Water Access Grant Writing Workshop Set
A virtual workshop next month for local governments in the 20 coastal counties will cover opportunities on acquiring land and make improvements to beach and waterfront access, parks and boating facilities.
Town Eyes New Tax Districts For Sand Project
North Topsail Beach won’t use a town-wide property tax increase solely to pay for a $672 million, 50-year federal beach renourishment project, but the creation of two new tax districts appears likely.
Officials to Provide Update On Navassa Site
Multistate Trust representatives and state and federal officials will hold two online public meetings Tuesday about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund site.
State Seeks Input on Cultch Planting Sites
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is holding two online meetings next week on proposed oyster clutch planting locations for 2021 and to allow the public to ask questions and share input.
NC’s Clean Energy Potential Virtual Series Set
A virtual, two-part legislative panel is scheduled for Friday and Monday on opportunities for economic growth with clean energy development and energy market reform in the state.
