What did the first lighthouse on the Cape Fear River look like and what really happened to it? Documents that maritime historian Kevin Duffus found in the National Archives shed some light.
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Arthur Moves Out to Sea, Winds Remain
As Tropical Storm Arthur moves away from the North Carolina coast late Monday, tropical-storm-force winds are expected to continue over parts of the Outer Banks.
Core Sound Museum to Reopen Friday
After being closed for 20 months while undergoing millions in repairs to damage caused by September 2018’s Hurricane Florence, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday.
Shackleford Mare, Foal Reunite After Chase
Though later reunited, a foal and a mare on Shackleford Banks were separated Friday during a chase by three visitors and Cape Lookout National Seashore needs help identifying them.
Property Owners Score Win in Bridge Dispute
A judge has granted a judicial review to property owners near the site of a planned bridge to Harkers Island, including the Coastal Resources Commission’s vice chair, who are challenging permits for the project.
Cape Lookout to Offer More Services
Cape Lookout National Seashore officials began Friday gradually increasing public recreation opportunities, including reopening restrooms and offering limited ferry service through the park’s concessioner.
Plenty Of Obstacles On Path to State Budget
Uncertainty over federal coronavirus relief and the state’s financial challenges loom large as the legislature resumes its 2020 short session next week with plans to take up another round of pandemic response measures.
Pine Knoll Shores Mayor Dies Thursday
Pine Knoll Shores Mayor Ken Jones died Thursday at the age of 61.
Florence Relief Spending Plan Input Sought
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting comments until May 28 on a draft spending plan for $7.7 million in federal fisheries disaster aid for seafood businesses that lost revenue because of Hurricane Florence.
Outer Banks Parks Visitor Services to Increase
More services will be available to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial visitors starting May 22.
Bring Your Own Paper Goods: Beach Towns
Beach towns are gearing up to welcome visitors as coronavirus restrictions begin to ease, but along with beach towels and swimsuits, vacationers are advised to pack toilet paper and other scarce grocery items.
Hatteras-Ocracoke Route Service Increases
The North Carolina Ferry Division will increase service between Hatteras and Ocracoke from seven to 15 departures per day starting Wednesday in preparation for the Outer Banks communities reopening this weekend.
Corolla Beach Parking Permit Pickup to Start
Pickup for parking permits for the four-wheel drive beach in Corolla will begin Thursday at the Moyock Welcome Center or the Corolla Visitors Center.
The Story of Shad Boats
Historian David Cecelski introduces his 12-part series, “The Story of Shad Boats,” that explores the origins, construction and history of the workboats found on the North Carolina coast in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Hands Across the Sand to Go Online
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hands Across the Sand will be online this year and will be live-streamed on Facebook starting at noon Saturday.
New Bills Address Reforms, Virus Response
Recently filed bills in the North Carolina General Assembly include measures to carry out planned changes at state ports and the Department of Environmental Quality, along with COVID-19 relief.
