The U.S. Forest Service says it plans to conduct prescribed burns Monday in two areas of the Croatan National Forest.
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Pender Sand Mine Rezoning Request Delayed
The Pender County Planning Board has tabled its consideration of a controversial rezoning request that was set for Tuesday until April, when the meeting can be held in a space with larger capacity.
Risk Communication Webinar March 11
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office for Coastal Management is hosting an interactive webinar March 11 on the seven best practices for risk communication.
Onslow Shellfish Leases Hearing Canceled
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. March 26 in the Sneads Ferry Branch Public Library.
CRO Receives 12 State Press Awards
Coastal Review Online received 12 awards, including seven first-place honors, for news coverage published in 2019 during the annual North Carolina Press Association banquet Thursday in Raleigh.
Moores Creek Battlefield to be Closed Sunday
Moores Creek National Battlefield in Pender County will be closed Sunday as a safety measure while a controlled burn is conducted in the park.
Recreation Flounder Season Aug. 16-Sept. 30
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries announced this week that the 2020 recreational flounder season will be Aug. 16 through Sept. 30 for internal and ocean waters of the state.
EPA: Criminal PFAS Investigations Underway
The Environmental Protection Agency says it has multiple criminal investigations underway concerning pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Aquarium Vet Emily Christiansen Talks Turtles
She nearly opted to major in linguistics, but Emily Christiansen, veterinarian for the N.C. Aquariums, instead chose biology and a career where she must understand ailing sea creatures and communicate with students and researchers.
Surf City Set For Mountains To Sea Trail Event
Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a nonprofit organization that builds, maintains, protects and promotes the statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail, is set to hold its annual Gathering of Friends March 26-29 in Surf City.
State Environmental Commission to Meet
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will discuss water quality standards and classifications during its meeting March 4-5 at the Archdale Building in Raleigh.
Call By Friday For Farm Conservation Program
Farmers and private landowners interested in the Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program signup for 2020 must make an offer of acres or schedule an appointment to do so by Friday.
Beaufort Backs Marine Debris Effort
Beaufort recently announced its support of a new, detailed plan for removing and preventing debris such as dock materials and derelict boats in town waters.
Plaques to Honor Disinterred Blacks
New Bern officials, in partnership with concerned residents, are set to place historical plaques in two city cemeteries to recognize a dozen African Americans who were disinterred from Cedar Grove Cemetery during the early 1900s.Â
Symposium to Focus on Reconstruction in NC
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Southport is set to host a symposium April 4 on North Carolina and South Carolina during Reconstruction.
School Boards Eye Filtration to Remove PFAS
Schools in Brunswick and New Hanover counties are moving to install water filling stations and reverse osmosis filters to protect students from industrial contaminants found in drinking water.
