Long considered a voice for Down East, Carteret County Commissioner and former state representative Jonathan Robinson, 68, of Atlantic, died late Thursday. His service is at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Atlantic.
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Young Adults On Banks Have Ridden Storms
Young people on North Carolina’s Outer Banks who have grown up facing the challenges of climate change on an almost yearly basis say decision makers should take the problem more seriously.
‘Fishermen Only’
This handwritten sign reading “Fishermen Only” at the Ocracoke Seafood Co. on Silver Lake at Ocracoke Island sets guidelines in line with COVID-19 restrictions determined by the state. As Phase 2 of North Carolina’s reopening begins, Elizabeth Dyer with the company’s retail market said the company is taking strict precautions, including cleaning routines. “We require masks for our patrons and even have complimentary disposable masks and hand sanitizer.” said Dyer. “There is a one-way flow of traffic and lines of tape to enforce social-distancing.” Photo: Dylan Ray
Deadline Extended to Renew Fishing Licenses
The state Division of Marine Fisheries extended the deadline to renew current commercial and for-hire fishing licenses by one month in response to COVID-19.
Cape Lookout to Reopen Visitor Center
Cape Lookout National Seashore will reopen Friday the Harkers Island Visitor Center as part of its phased reopening of the national park.
Dare Reimbursed for Dorian Debris Removal
North Carolina and FEMA approved more than $2.2 million to reimburse Dare County for debris removal costs following Hurricane Dorian.
NC Oyster Trail Opens to New Members
Applications are being accepted now for the North Carolina Oyster Trail, which offers tourism experiences focused on the state’s oyster industry.
Where Storms Are Lore, Folks See Change
In Down East Carteret County, where tales of hurricanes are woven through far-reaching family histories, residents say more recent storms are different and signs of a bigger change.
‘Jug Handle’ Bridge Project Update June 4
State Department of Transportation officials are hosting an online information meeting June 4 on the ongoing Rodanthe “Jug Handle” bridge project.
Commercial Fishing Funding Boards to Meet
The state’s Commercial Fishing Resource Funding Committee and Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Fishing Resource Fund Committee will meet by webinar at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Signs Of Change Are Clear, If Language Is Not
Residents of coastal North Carolina acknowledge that changes attributed to climate change and sea level rise are happening, but there’s still a reluctance to use the terms.
Nesting Loggerhead Found Dead on Beach
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are looking for information that may help determine the circumstances and events that led to the death of a nesting loggerhead sea turtle found on a Frisco beach.
Oriental Begins Living Shoreline Project
Construction has begun on a living shoreline at Whittaker Pointe peninsula in Oriental, the North Carolina Coastal Federation announced Friday.
NC’s Turning Point For Climate Science
Hurricane Florence in 2018 marked the beginning of a shift in attitudes toward climate science, researchers say, but whether increased acceptance leads to policy changes remains uncertain.
Students Share Experiences Of Florence
The following is a series of essays by students at Brunswick Early College High School in Bolivia on their personal experiences during Hurricane Florence in 2018 and their perceptions of climate change. This is part of a series for the Pulitzer Center’s nationwide Connected Coastlines reporting initiative. For more information, go to pulitzercenter.org/connected-coastlines. A State… [Read More]
State to Increase Ferry Service Saturday
N.C. Ferry Division officials announced Friday an increase in round trips for ferries starting Saturday to accommodate the expected increase in demand and easing of certain COVID-19 restrictions.
