Known locally as “Swimming Point” on the Newport River, the property donated by Kenneth and Joy Tilley of Earlysville, Virginia, to the North Carolina Coastal Federation will be protected from development.
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Kayaker to Talk Climate While Paddling ICW
Will Freund is raising funds and gearing up for his “Climate, Kayak and Conversation” a three-month, 1,000-mile project from Miami to Norfolk to collect stories from those impacted by climate change.
Energy Planning Partnership Gets Funding
The state’s two-year “Planning an Affordable, Resilient, and Sustainable Grid in North Carolina” research partnership project has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy to study the state’s energy future.
Apply Now to Do Business at National Parks
The National Park Service is accepting applications for those seeking to offer in 2020 authorized business services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Hatteras Oyster Roast to Take Place Feb. 1
At the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast Feb. 1, ticketholders can feast on fresh oysters and chowder, hear live music, bid on a silent auction and more.
Meet the Crew of Duke’s ‘Classroom at Sea’
Capt. Matthew Dawson and marine technician Tina Thomas are the crew of Duke University Marine Lab’s new research vessel, which is set for its first big voyage next month.
Feedback Sought on Marina Upgrades
Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, leased by Oregon Inlet Marinas LLC., is looking for feedback on proposed strategies to replace vulnerable structures and conduct site improvements at the marina.
Fort Fisher Aquarium to Welcome Otters
New construction is expected to begin next month at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher on a 3,000-square-foot exhibit that will be home to Asian small-clawed otters.
Hyde, NPS to Address Abandoned Cars
Hyde County and the National Park Service are encouraging owners of vehicles flooded during Hurricane Dorian, abandoned or discarded to have their vehicles towed to avoid citation and removal costs.
Birds Tell Us That It’s Time to Act
Guest columnist Robbie Fearn, director of Audubon’s Donal C. O’Brien Jr. Sanctuary at Pine Island, writes that birds along the N.C. coast serve as harbingers of the effects of climate change.
Bladen, Chowan Eligible for FEMA Aid
Bladen and Chowan counties have been added to the Federal Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Dorian, bringing the total North Carolina counties eligible FEMA Public Assistance to 28.
Currituck Marsh Focus for Resilience Project
A recently announced project at Pine Island aims to study, protect and restore Currituck Sound marshes, a globally significant habitat that has been degraded by pollution and effects of climate change.
Co-op to Improve Electric Service to Ocracoke
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials have issued a special-use permit to Tideland Electric Membership Corp. to replace an overhead line with an underground cable on seashore property.
‘Jug Handle’ Bridge About 25% Complete
NCDOT engineer Pablo Hernandez said last week that the Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge project is about a quarter complete and has cost nearly $75 million.
Hearings Set for Proposed Shellfish Leases
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is holding next month public hearings in Hyde, Dare and Onslow counties on proposed shellfish leases.
Event to Celebrate Wright Brothers’ Flight
The National Park Service and First Flight Society are set to honor Dec. 17 the 116th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ achievement at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills.
