The ninth annual Surfalorus Film Festival Sept. 24-27 on the Outer Banks and online features 15 films, interviews and Q&As with various filmmakers, surfers and surf culture figures, including the cast of Netflix’s “Outer Banks.”
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Coastal Resources Commission to Meet
The state Coastal Resources Commission will meet by video conference to consider updates on the shellfish lease program, Coastal Habitat Protection Plan revisions and rule-making recommendations.
GenX Study Shows Harm to Mice, Offspring
Studies discussed Monday during the North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board meeting compared the toxicity of GenX and related compounds in pregnant mice and their embryos.
Comments on Havelock Bypass Plans Needed
NCDOT is looking for feedback by Sept. 14 on two proposed alternatives for a U.S. 70 improvement from Havelock Bypass to Thurman Road in Craven County.
New Bern Kicks Off Resiliency Planning Effort
New Bern staff and officials are calling for public input on a resiliency plan and flood mitigation effort, which kicks off with a virtual public meeting Sept. 10.
Love of Coast Set Professor’s Career Path
Janet Nye, who recently joined the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences as associate professor, says her arrival here owes to her love of the coast and a deal with her husband.
Commission Violates Constitution: Cooper
The Cooper administration filed Friday a lawsuit contending that the Rules Review Commission is unconstitutional and should have a majority of its members appointed by the executive branch, not the legislative as it is now.
Dare Candidate Forums Set Via Zoom
The Dare County League of Women Voters is partnering with the North Carolina Coastal Federation in sponsoring candidate forums via the Zoom webinar platform for the Dare County commissioners and school board races.
Rodanthe Bridge Virtual Update Sept. 3
State transportation officials will provide updates during a virtual meeting 6 p.m. Thursday on the ongoing Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge project.
Harkers Island Bridge Closes to Boat Traffic
The Harkers Island drawbridge is closed temporarily to boat traffic but vehicles are permitted to cross while NCDOT examines the repairs needed and determines a timeline of when it can reopen to boat traffic.
NC Aquariums Fundraising Race Goes Virtual
The North Carolina Aquariums is holding a virtual Run for the Planet Sept. 12-20 to support the conservation and sustainability efforts of the three North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier.
Cooper Lays Out Spending Plan; GOP Pans It
Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week a state spending proposal, including plans for the state’s unspent coronavirus relief, which Senate budget writers were quick to dismiss.
What’s On the Line? Triggerfish
One of the strangest looking and trickiest to catch saltwater fish in North Carolina waters is the triggerfish. These animals swim by moving their top fin and bottom fins. Flapping them in the “breeze,” they are able to hover in one position. They can also lock themselves in a reef crevice for protection by erecting these… [Read More]
NC Appeals NOAA’s Seismic Testing Decision
Citing risks to the environment and the coastal economy, North Carolina officials have appealed a federal decision to override the state’s objection to a company’s plan to conduct offshore seismic exploration for oil and gas.
DCM Seeks Comments on Resilience Program
The Division of Coastal Management is seeking public comment on the draft North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program.
Feedback Sought on Wright Brothers Plan
The National Park Service is requesting public comment on General Management Plan Amendment Environmental Assessment for Wright Brothers National Memorial.
