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.
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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.
Decision Ends Chapter In Hog Farm Disputes
Smithfield Foods has resolved more than a dozen nuisance cases filed by eastern North Carolina residents since a court ruling in favor of the neighbors of a former Bladen County hog farm was upheld last month.
Shipping Firm Sentenced to Pay $12M Fine
A Singapore-based company must pay $12 million in fines after pleading guilty to felony pollution charges related to a ship that called at the North Carolina Port of Morehead City and other ports.
NCDOT Board Seeks Input On Revenue Ideas
The state Department of Transportation’s NC FIRST Commission is asking the public to submit ideas from now until Dec. 14 on future transportation revenue solutions.
Federation Announces 2020 Gift Options
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is offering holiday gift ideas that support coastal conservation and Coastal Review Online’s continued daily coverage of the North Carolina coast.
Teens Go Online to Help Marine Life
Two teen siblings residing in Morehead City recently launched a website and YouTube channel they use to promote marine conservation and outreach.
Science Advisory Board to Address PFAS
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board is set to discuss issues and regulations relevant to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, mixtures.
Its Rehab On Hold, Currituck Light Turns 145
As caretakers mark the 145th anniversary of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the pandemic has temporarily halted a restoration project that began earlier this year.
Record Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends
Though the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season that produced 30 named storms of 39 mph or greater officially ends Nov. 30, tropical storms may continue to develop.
Navassa Kerr-McGee Site Virtual Meetings Set
Two virtual community update meeting sessions about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Navassa Superfund Site are scheduled for Dec. 15.
Outer Banks Sites, Businesses Embrace Fall
The Outer Banks saw a busy fall and businesses and historic sites welcomed the opportunity to offer autumnal-themed activities while enjoying the cool weather.
Roanoke Aquarium Home to New Critters
The North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island has recently welcomed to the facility baby American alligators and yellow stingrays and unveiled a new sea jellies viewing window.
UNCW Installs Rain Garden to Reduce Runoff
A new rain garden on the UNC-Wilmington campus has been installed to absorb rain before it has a chance to become polluted runoff in the Bradley Creek watershed.
‘Lost Colony’ Welcomes New Manager
The Roanoke Island Historical Association, which produces the “Lost Colony” outdoor drama, named John Ancona as the new general manager effective Dec. 1.
Vampire Film Puts Spotlight on Ocracoke
An independent movie based on a 160-year-old vampire on Ocracoke Island is currently being filmed in the village and highlights the community’s resiliency.
