DEQ announced Friday that it was proceeding on behalf of the state with a letter of intent to take ownership of lock and dam Nos. 1-3 on the Cape Fear River.
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Grants Available to Improve Beach Accesses
The state Division of Coastal Management announced Friday that local governments in the 20 coastal counties can apply for fiscal year 2020 grants to improve public beach accesses.
Time Span: Recalling First New Inlet Bridge
Nearly forgotten, the remains of the first bridge over the dynamic inlet just north of Rodanthe that reopened for the first time in decades during Hurricane Irene in 2011 are still visible from N.C. 12.
Explore Native Plants with Master Gardeners
Carteret County Master Gardeners Feb. 12 will be “Exploring Native Coastal Plants of the Carolinas” with Paul Hosier, professor emeritus of botany at UNCW, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.
Report Details Increasing Climate Threats
Preliminary findings from an N.C. Institute for Climate Studies report include a range of significant changes affecting the state through 2100, including rising seas, wetter storms and frequent flooding.
Tug Becomes First Part of New Artificial Reef
The state Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program and Oregon Inlet Artificial Reef Committee sank Monday the first of three tugboats that will create a new artificial reef off the coast of Pea Island.
Sunset Beach Threatens to Take $1.2M Lot
Sunset Beach has sued the new owner of a $1.2 million oceanfront lot near Tubbs Inlet, saying it’s considering taking the land via eminent domain and building a public parking lot and access.
Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Receive Care
The large cold-stunning event last Thursday on the central coast of North Carolina saw dozens of sea turtles in need of rescue and rehabilitation.
Science Teacher Institute Set for July
Eighth through 12th grade science teachers can dive into hands-on STEM activities during a four-day institute in Carteret County July 6-9 offered by UNC Institute for the Environment.
NC Soil, Water Conservation Addresses GenX
The N.C. Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts passed a resolution addressing GenX and PFAS, presented by New Hanover County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Our Coast’s History: Working in the Logwoods
North Carolina historian David Cecelski searched the Forest History Society’s archives for photographs of coastal North Carolina and came across images of logging and lumber mills taken between 1900 to 1950 along the coast.
KDH Installs Beach Cleanup Baskets
Kill Devil Hills is offering at the Ocean Bay Boulevard beach access cleanup baskets for beachgoers to collect litter while visiting the town’s beaches.
PKS Aquarium to Host Sensory Fun Day
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores will host Feb. 9 an event designed to make the aquarium more accessible for families with children and adults who have sensory needs.
Meetings Planned on New Dare Flood Maps
The Dare County Planning Board is hosting in February two informational meetings regarding the newly released updated flood maps for unincorporated areas.
New Dare Flood Maps Misrepresent Risk
Updated flood maps for Dare County and its six towns misrepresent the flood risk for property owners, the county planning director says.
Ocracoke Health Center Up and Running
Ocracoke Health Center on Back Road, which sustained damage from Hurricane Dorian in September, recently reopened, a significant step in the village’s recovery.
