Dare County Board of Commissioners give the go-ahead to spend $814,000 in tourism impact grants for seven different projects.
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State Asks for Input on Recovery Spending
The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency is asking the public for feedback until Jan. 7 on plans for disaster recovery and mitigation funds.
Roanoke Island Aquarium Adds New Otter
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island recently welcomed Olive, a female North American river otter that can’t be released back into the wild due to health issues.
‘King Mack’ Is Back for Musical’s 35th Year
The Coastal Cohorts — Bland Simpson, Jim Wann and Don Dixon — are set to mark the 35th anniversary of “King Mackerel and the Blues are Running” by raising money for coastal N.C. nonprofits.
OBX Sea Turtle Rescue Hosts Online Auction
The nonprofit Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, or N.E.S.T., is hosting an online fundraising auction that ends Saturday.
State, Hyde to Document Ocracoke Damage
The North Carolina Hazard Mitigation Team will be on Ocracoke Island this week to document damage caused by hurricanes Florence and Dorian.
‘Jug Handle’ Bridge to Open End of 2021
The 2.4 mile-long Rodanthe Bridge, or “Jug Handle” bridge was 54% complete as of Thursday, but the expected opening of the span has been delayed from fall 2021 to the end of the year.
Fish Study Finds Stock Estimates May Be Off
A new study finds that, for several species of oceanic sport fish, individual fish that are caught, released and caught again are more likely to be reeled in again than anticipated.
Chill, It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week
Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins Sunday and the National Weather Service is highlighting each day different ways to help prepare for winter weather.
Circle Hooks Required Jan. 1 for Striped Bass
Circle hooks will be required starting Jan. 1 for recreational anglers fishing for striped bass with natural bait in the ocean.
Island Farm to Host Mid-1800s Christmas
Island Farm on Roanoke Island is hosting Christmas on the North End, an event showcasing how the holidays in the mid-19th century were celebrated, the first two weekends of December.
Tension Builds Over Old Aquaculture Practice
North Carolina’s shellfish relay program, in which farmers remove natural oysters from a polluted area to their own leases, is more than 100 years old, and some say the practice can’t end soon enough.
Park Service to Raze 6 Structures at Lookout
Severe damage and decay has prompted Cape Lookout National Seashore officials to demolish a half-dozen historic structures at the park.
Environmental Management Board to Meet
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet remotely Wednesday to take up agenda items left over from its meeting held Nov. 19.
Hatteras, Dare County Celebrate 150 Years
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will celebrate with a special online video 4:45 p.m. Dec. 16 the 150th anniversaries of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Dare County.
Marine Fisheries Director to Retire Jan. 31
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Director Steve Murphey announced this week his plans to retire after 33 years with the state.
