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.
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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.
Fort Fisher Aquarium to Host Holiday Special
Reservations are being taken now for North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s special holiday program Dec. 12 featuring Luna, the albino alligator, and her aquarium friends.
Sea Grant Seeks Coastal Research Proposals
North Carolina Sea Grant is seeking preproposals from researchers that address problems affecting coastal ecosystems, economies, and communities.
‘Jug Handle’ Bridge Project Update Dec. 3
State transportation officials are holding a virtual information meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 3 on the ongoing Rodanthe “Jug Handle” Bridge project on the Outer Banks.
5 Airports Awarded Funds for Improvements
Airports in Currituck and Dare counties, two of five in the state, have been approved for state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects.
What’s on the line? Grouper in North Carolina
Gag and red grouper are the most important for North Carolina commercial and recreational fishermen, writes columnist Robert Michelson.
CRC Renews Vegetation Line Exception Rules
The Coastal Resources Commission has approved the reauthorization of static vegetation line exceptions for Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Emerald Isle for five more years.
Neuse Oyster Restoration Study Underway
A study is underway to determine the feasibility of reintroducing the eastern oyster, once a native species, back into a section of the Neuse River near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Neuse Ferry Route Resumes Full Schedule
The Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route across the Neuse River will resume Dec. 1 a full schedule of 28 daily departures from both ferry terminals.
Moores Creek Christmas Event Goes Virtual
Moores Creek National Battlefield will hold its annual Christmas in the Colonies Event Dec. 5 online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blackbeard, Crew Were Pawns In Failed Coup
Author Kevin Duffus writes that pirate historians have failed to consider Blackbeard and his crew were unwitting pawns caught up in what turned out to be a failed political coup.
DCM Seeks Contractors for Resilience Effort
Private planning and engineering firms, councils of government, nongovernmental organizations and academic institutions can apply to help coastal governments meet the requirements of a new state resilience program.
