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.
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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.
Wilmington Gets $3.6M for Drainage Repairs
Wilmington is being reimbursed more than $3.6 million by the state and FEMA for Hurricane Florence-related drainage repairs.
NPS Seeks Input on Oregon Inlet Dredging
The draft of the Finding of No Significant Impact, or FONSI, for dredging of Oregon Inlet with a Dare County dredge is available for public review for a 15-day period, Cape Hatteras National Seashore announced Monday.
American Shad Restoration Efforts Continue
American shad, once an important fishery in North Carolina, declined sharply in the late 20th century, but state and federal agencies are cooperating to restore their numbers.
CARES Act Marks $5.5 Million for NC Fisheries
North Carolina’s seafood industry is marked to receive nearly $5.5 million in federal assistance to help offset losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Military Through the Ages Event Goes Online
Moores Creek National Battlefield is offering online the May 23 Military through the Ages event that includes a timeline of military weapons and living history demonstrations.
